antonymous

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English

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Etymology

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antonym +‎ -ous

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ænˈtɒn.ɪ.məs/, /ænt.əˈnɪm.ʌs/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ænˈtɑnɪməs/

Adjective

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antonymous (comparative more antonymous, superlative most antonymous)

  1. Having an opposite or diametrically opposite meaning.
  2. Of, or being an antonym; antonymic.
    Hypernym: nonsynonymous

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