Antonyms

-al (suitable for) Other words: Bacchanal, visceral, prodigal

GAINSAY means to deny, contradict, speak against, or oppose something. Grant means to give, allow, or concede, which is the opposite of denying or contradicting.

-ance/ancy (state of being) Other words: redundancy, piquancy, precipitancy, relevance, significance

PELLUCID means transparent, clear, or easily understood - literally allowing light to pass through. Turbid means cloudy, muddy, or opaque, which is the direct opposite of clear and transparent.

SUBLIME means noble, majestic, exalted, or of lofty character. Base means low, mean, ignoble, or lacking dignity, which is the direct opposite of the elevated and noble qualities of the sublime.

GLOAT means to feel or express triumphant satisfaction, especially over someone else's misfortune. Lament means to mourn, grieve, or express deep sorrow, which is the opposite of feeling triumphant or smug.

DOFF means to remove something, typically clothing or a hat. Don means to put on or clothe oneself in something, which is the direct opposite of removing it.

-ant (that has or does) Other words: Defiant, discordant, mordant, complaisant, abundant, exuberant, accordant

-ous (characterized by) Other words: Voracious, virtuous, gracious, victorious, avaricious, lustrous

-ence (quality or state) Other words: Intelligence, prudence, significance, adolescence

-fic (making) Other words: Prolific, scientific

DECREPIT means worn out, weak, infirm, or deteriorated due to age or use. Sturdy means strong, robust, and durable, which is the direct opposite of being weak and worn out.

Callous means showing no sympathy or compassion; emotionally hardened or insensitive. The opposite would be sensitive, which means showing sympathy, compassion, or being emotionally responsive. 'Mannerly' means polite but is not the direct opposite. 'Hard' is actually a synonym of callous. 'Soft' refers to texture rather than emotional attitude. 'Impressive' means admirable and is unrelated.

Candid means honest, frank, open, and straightforward in expression. The opposite would be secretive, which means hiding thoughts, feelings, or intentions; not open or frank. 'Miserly' means stingy (related to money). 'Sweet' means pleasant in taste or manner. 'Openly' is actually similar in meaning to candid (an adverb form). 'Private' means personal/secret but is not the direct opposite of the adjective candid.

Capacious means spacious, roomy, or having a lot of space (like a large room or container). The opposite would be confining, which means restricting space, limiting, or cramped. 'Captivating' and 'charming' mean attractive or fascinating. 'Redundant' means unnecessary or repetitive. 'Redeeming' means compensating for faults or making something better. None of these are opposites of capacious.