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Opposite of not excessively showy or lively
Opposite of low in volume
Opposite of expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense
“The others were ready to go, standing slowly and squinting against the intense light.”
Opposite of not expressed loudly, strongly or openly
Opposite of readily conforming to the authority or will of others
“The women's defiant attitude was the greatest surprise to the authorities who expected tears, supplication and general weakness.”
Opposite of having been subjected to oppression
Opposite of prepared to obey others unquestioningly
Opposite of oppressed, persecuted or subjugated at the hands of another
Opposite of muted or suppressed in sound or volume
Opposite of accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance
Opposite of restrained, or being held in check
Opposite of having a plain and unadorned appearance
“At the door, the driver handed her off to a uniformed maid who led her into an ornate room that looked more like a museum or a hotel lobby than part of a house.”
Opposite of mentally or emotionally demoralized
“The team was upbeat about their chances of beating the worst team in the competition.”
Opposite of oppressed or subjugated, especially by a tyrannical authority
(of a mixture or effect) Opposite of delicately complex and understated
“His tragic past is having an obvious impact on his mental health.”
Opposite of ready to accept instruction or direction in an obedient manner
Opposite of lacking in confidence, assertiveness or self-assurance
“It has also been suggested that consumers who complain tend to be more self-confident and assertive.”
Opposite of serious or solemn in manner or appearance
(of climate or weather) Opposite of not aggressive or violent in nature
“A powerful storm is brewing.”
Opposite of abstaining from extramarital, or from all, amorous relations
Opposite of having been defeated in a contest
Opposite of lacking in spirit, energy or enthusiasm
Opposite of having a slight or remote resemblance, relationship or quality
“This set includes the owls and nightjars, which may have a close relationship with the swifts and hummingbirds.”
Opposite of to have achieved victory over
“We lost to most teams due to our mediocre players.”
Opposite of past tense for to conquer or be victorious over
Opposite of past tense for to overcome or bring under control
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