Antonyms for activity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ak-tiv-i-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ækˈtɪv ɪ ti

Definition of activity

Origin : c.1400, "active or secular life," from Old French activité, from Medieval Latin activitatem (nominative activitas), a word in Scholastic philosophy, from Latin activus (see active). Meaning "state of being active, briskness, liveliness" recorded from 1520s; that of "capacity for acting on matter" is from 1540s.

noun state of being active
noun special interest or pursuit

Example sentences :

Early were hammers ringing on anvils in the Dragon Court, and all was activity.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Its attributes of youth are the activity and eager life with which it is redundant.
Extract from : « Sketches from Memory » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The vigilance and activity of Nicias never relaxed for a moment.
Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell

His energy and activity throughout the march is described as intense.
Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes

Though wounded, they had retained their strength and activity in battle.
Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown

Moderation is the languor and sloth of the soul, Ambition its activity and heat.
Extract from : « Reflections » by Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld

That passion vanquished, the former tastes resumed their activity.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Now there was hope and activity, while, before, there had been gloom and apprehension.
Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

The day is particularly unfavourable, as it is accompanied with activity and business.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

In the graver hours of activity and industry, sobriety may be proper.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Synonyms for activity

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