JUXTAPOSED Definition & Meaning

View synonyms for

juxtaposed

[ juhk-stuh-pohzd, juhk-stuh-pohzd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

placed or appearing close together or side by side, especially with an arresting or surprising effect, or in a way that invites comparison or contrast:
The director handles the juxtaposed strands of the movie deftly, interweaving psychological intrigue with smartly observed comedy.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of juxtapose ( def ).

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of juxtaposed¹

juxtapose ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Those juxtaposed scenes of bleating livestock and skinned carcasses still leave an impression, but they’re just one strand in a tapestry of threads, none of them given more importance than the others.

From

Their tender love story is juxtaposed against a much more tragic tale.

From

Nawab highlights the contrast between the “fiery serrano chiles” and ingredients like tomatillos, juxtaposed with the earthy flavors and rich texture of the nuts, which balance beautifully.

From

Art’s past is juxtaposed with the desert’s advanced industrial turbines.

From

A Liberal Party attack ad juxtaposed clips of the two using similar phrases such as "fake news" and "radical left".

From

Related 51�Թ�s

juxtapose juxtaposition

Browse