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antithetically

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an·ti·thet·i·cal  (nt-tht-kl) also an·ti·thet·ic (-k)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or marked by antithesis.
2. Being in diametrical opposition. See Synonyms at opposite.
[From Medieval Latin antitheticus, from Greek antithetikos, from antitithenai, to oppose; see antithesis.]
anti·theti·cal·ly adv.
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Adv.1.antithetically - with antithesis; in an antithetical manner
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antithetically [ˌæntɪˈθetɪkəlɪ] ADV → por antítesis
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Witty, clever, and sparkling at all costs, Lyly takes especial pains to balance his sentences and clauses antithetically, phrase against phrase and often word against word, sometimes emphasizing the balance also by an exaggerated use of alliteration and assonance.
A History of English Literature by Fletcher, Robert Huntington View in context
Very trivial, perhaps, this anguish seems to weather-worn mortals who have to think of Christmas bills, dead loves, and broken friendships; but it was not less bitter to Maggie--perhaps it was even more bitter--than what we are fond of calling antithetically the real troubles of mature life.
The Mill on the Floss by Eliot, George View in context
 
 
 
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