juxtaposed

American  

[juhk-stuh-pohzd, juhk-stuh-pohzd] / ˈdʒʌk stəˌpoʊzd, ˌdʒʌk stəˈpoʊzd /

adjective

1. 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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of juxtapose.

Etymology

Origin of juxtaposed

juxtapose ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

There are forlorn duets juxtaposed against groups of bodies that brush across the stage like a plague overtaking a village.

From New York Times

Showing up styled as the entity known to the public can assert power — yet it risks absurdity, under unflattering fluorescent lights, juxtaposed with lawyers, judges and courthouse personnel in their everyday work uniforms.

From Washington Post

He also shared an article that juxtaposed a picture of Bragg with a photo of Trump swinging a baseball bat in Bragg’s direction.

From Seattle Times

“A Quiet Place” benefits from no longer being so directly juxtaposed with them; it is now easier to meet on its own terms, neither avant-garde nor as eager to please as Bernstein’s earlier works.

From New York Times

A selection of drawings, oil sketches and monumental paintings by the Flemish artist and diplomat will be juxtaposed with Greek, Roman and Etruscan art from the Getty Villa collection.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjacent
• contiguous
• neighboring