Definition of CONTRASTING

contrasting

Verb

  • put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
  • to show differences when compared; be different
  • present participle and gerund of contrast

Adjective Satellite

  • strikingly different; tending to contrast
    • "contrasting (or contrastive) colors"

Adj

  • Set in opposition; markedly different.

Examples

  • George W. Bush and John Kerry had contrasting debating styles.

Origin / Etymology

From contrast + -ing.

Antonyms

identical

Scrabble Score: 14

contrasting: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
contrasting: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contrasting: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

contrasting: valid Words With Friends Word