Opposite of superlative for able to pierce or cut with relative ease
“He sighed and rested the blunt end of his broadsword against his shoulder, gazing sightlessly around the battlefield.”
Opposite of superlative for having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect or awareness
“He was too slow to realize that it was his own carelessness that led to his dismissal.”
Opposite of superlative for exploitative, usually in an unscrupulous manner
“Regularly letting the public know that what we're doing is above-board and honest will help our profession in the long run.”
Opposite of superlative for having or producing a sudden and intense piercing sensation
“I endured a dull pain in my head for the rest of the day.”
Opposite of superlative for of having extreme clarity or definition
“Honestly, if the details are that blurry, it is probably time to buy a new television.”
Opposite of superlative for denotes a well-dressed person, typically but not necessarily a male
“I looked in the mirror and saw this crumpled old face peering back at me, disheveled, none too clean, and in desperate need of a shave.”
Opposite of superlative for denotes the use of derogatory or derisory language intended to hurt or insult others
“The young woman was crying so deeply that no kind words or gentle touches would heal the pain.”
(sweetest) Opposite of superlative for refers to an intense or acrid flavor
“Many relish its sweet taste, but it is, by and large, an acquired one.”
(blandest) Opposite of superlative for refers to an intense or acrid flavor
“When you try to make a light chowder, you end up sacrificing flavor and heartiness, and the soup becomes bland.”
Opposite of superlative for denotes an intense coldness that can feel like it is penetrating the body
“All he wants is someplace warm, where palm trees blow in balmy breezes along a gentle, rolling surf.”
Opposite of superlative for diminishing to a point or edge
“All the kids on my block played stoop ball at my house because we had smooth rounded edges on our stairs.”
Opposite of superlative for having the ability to perceive, comprehend and respond in a speedy manner
“It was strange that he should be so imperceptive of her charms.”
Opposite of superlative for denotes a sudden or dramatic change
“So the ideal line involves starting your turn early, swinging wide, and making a round, smooth, gradual turn.”
Opposite of superlative for a loud piercing sound
“Yet for her it was only a dull sound, ringing in the back of her mind like some long-forgotten memory.”
Opposite of superlative for a psychological feeling of intuition
“He had a mild inkling that she was attracted to him.”
Opposite of superlative for denotes speediness
“She spoke to the horse, who moved on at an irritatingly slow pace.”
Opposite of superlative for in an exact or precise way, especially with regards to a point, location or time
“You can get there approximately twenty minutes before the show to set yourselves up.”
Opposite of superlative for in a sudden or unexpected manner
“We watched the ship fade gradually from view as it sailed away.”
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