adjective
- of, relating to, or involving the act of placing two things side by side, especially for contrasting effect
Usage: formal; often used in literary, artistic, or academic contexts
Examples
- The artist used juxtapositional imagery to highlight the contrast between wealth and poverty.
- The juxtapositional arrangement of the two paintings created a powerful visual dialogue.
- In her juxtapositional writing style, she placed opposing ideas next to each other to provoke thought.
- The film's juxtapositional editing alternated between scenes of chaos and calm.
- The architect employed juxtapositional design, combining modern and classical elements side by side.
- The poet's juxtapositional use of light and dark imagery deepened the emotional impact.