diametric

adjective

ˌdī-ə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce diametric (audio)
variants or diametrical
Definition of diametricnext
as in contradictory
being as different as possible that husband and wife have seemingly diametric personalities, but somehow their marriage works

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Recent Examples of diametric There is a war coming, and Iger’s and del Toro’s diametric comments only begin to hint at it. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026 But the less obvious stimuli for weeping can also be seen as the diametrical opposites of the things that make a joke funny. — Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025 Tonight’s penultimate episode of season two feels like an anti-climax — not just a letdown generally, but the diametric opposite of a climax. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2026 Its diametrical opposite might be the epigraph, the upfront citation, not relegated to footnote or endnote and often in italics — a phenomenon no one could fail to observe. — Elisa Gabbert, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025 In Duchenne, new data bring a familiar debate This week’s news that Sarepta Therapeutics’ gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy missed its main goal in a pivotal study has drawn diametric reactions. — Damian Garde, STAT, 2 Nov. 2023 Since the advent of the Patrick Mahomes Era, the Chiefs are 15-3 in the postseason — a diametric contrast for a franchise that had won just one of its previous 12 playoff games and tormented its fan base into what might be called rational paranoia. — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025 Since President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 race, American voters now face an unusual choice between two candidates who are almost diametric opposites – people who are different in nearly every way. — George Petras, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024 The British Academy's judgements are sometimes in agreement with those of the American Academy, and occasionally in diametric opposition — which is precisely their prismatic value as an Oscars handicapping tool. — Guy Martin, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diametric
  1. contradictory
  2. opposite
  3. contrary
Adjective
  • Decision-makers, overwhelmed by contradictory data points, quietly revert to gut instinct and historical bias.
    — Ali Hoss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • My will is scattered, directed toward many contradictory things, and easily distracted.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of contradictory
Adjective
  • On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • One of them, Paul Skenes, pitched opposite Wheeler on Wednesday for the second time this season.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of opposite
Adjective
  • The voter response to Measure A should send a strong contrary message.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • Still, this is a contrary call.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Definition of contrary

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“Diametric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diametric. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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