1. showing clear differences when compared; strikingly different

1. present participle of contrast; comparing to show differences

Examples

• The painting featured contrasting colors of bright yellow and deep purple.
• Their contrasting personalities made them an unlikely pair of friends.
• The teacher is contrasting the two historical periods in today's lesson.
• The contrasting opinions in the debate made for an interesting discussion.
• She wore a black dress with contrasting white trim.
• The author is contrasting urban and rural lifestyles in her novel.
• The contrasting textures of smooth silk and rough burlap created visual interest.