englishing.app
Content Language
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanish FR French DE German RU Russian ZH Chinese JA Japanese
Login
Home Courses Vocabularies PDF Ebook Videos

🎵counterpoint

noun
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/
C1 Advanced
Card page
counterpart counterproductive
counterpoint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

Meaning

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

Example Sentences

Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.

Synonyms

contrast, opposition, foil, antithesis

Antonyms

agreement, similarity

Collocations

serve as a counterpoint, musical counterpoint, counterpoint to argument

Related Articles

Related Vocabularies

palette

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art...

bread

A type of food made from flour, water, and yeast, mixed and baked.

acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

stallion

An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.

Bridle

the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit

intoxicant

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

Explore More

All Vocabularies