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contrasty

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having great contrast between light and dark areas (of a subject or photograph).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, broadcasting, hobbies, lifestyle, media, photography, television

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

having sharp differences between black and white

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: flat

History

Etymology

From contrast + -y.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: kontrastreich — having great contrast