CONTRASTED
Etymology
Verb
contrasted
simple past tense and past participle of contrast
Adjective
contrasted (comparative more contrasted, superlative most contrasted)
Set in contrast (of two or more things).
Displaying or marked by contrast; contrasty.
Source: Wiktionary
CONTRAST
Con*trast", v. i. [imp. & p.p. Contrasted; p.pr. & vb.n.
Contrasting.] Etym: [F. contraster, LL. contrastare to resist,
withstand, fr. L. contra + stare to stand. See Stand.]
Definition: To stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or
opposition of qualities.
The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely with the
divisional planes which separate the basalt into pillars. Lyell.
Con*trast", v. t.
1. To set in opposition, or over against, in order to show the
differences between, or the comparative excellences and defects of;
to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities; as, to contrast
the present with the past.
2. (Fine Arts)
Definition: To give greater effect to, as to a figure or other object, by
putting it in some relation of opposition to another figure or
object.
the figures of the groups must not be all on side . . . but must
contrast each other by their several position. Dryden.
Con"trast, n. Etym: [F. contraste: cf. It. contrasto.]
1. The act of contrasting, or the state of being contrasted;
comparison by contrariety of qualities.
place the prospect of the soul In sober contrast with reality.
Wordsworth.
2. Opposition or dissimilitude of things or qualities; unlikeness,
esp. as shown by juxtaposition or comparison.
The contrasts and resemblances of the seasons. Whewell.
3. (Fine Arts)
Definition: The opposition of varied forms, colors, etc., which by such
juxtaposition more vividly express each other's pecularities.
Fairholt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition