anthesis

[US]/ˈænθiːsɪs/
[UK]/ˌænˈθeɪsɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The period of flowering of a plant.; The act or process of flowering.
Word Forms
Pluralantheses

Phrases & Collocations

polar opposite anthesis

philosophical anthesis

Example Sentences

the anthesis of his sunny disposition was her gloomy demeanor.

their relationship was a complete anthesis to their parents'.

the artist used contrasting colors to create an anthesis between light and dark.

his actions were the anthesis of what he preached.

the peaceful countryside was the anthesis to the bustling city.

her optimism was the anthesis of his pessimism.

the anthesis of success is failure.

their ideas were the anthesis of each other.

the anthesis of love is hate.

his proposal was the anthesis of what she expected.

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