Definition

This word describes something that has a meaning that is opposite to another word.

Example

The words 'hot' and 'cold' are antonymous.

Conversation

I was thinking about words that are antonymous to each other.

Oh really? Can you give me an example?

Sure! Like 'hot' and 'cold' are antonymous terms.

That makes sense! It's interesting how language works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antonymous → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "onym" (from Greek "onuma", meaning name) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word describes something that is full of names that are against each other, hence, words that have opposite meanings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'onym' meaning name — that's why antonymous refers to words that have names with opposite meanings.

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