All nonliterate antonyms
non·lit·er·ate
N n adjective nonliterate
- developed — If you talk about developed countries or the developed world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are wealthy and have many industries.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- sophisticated — sophisticated.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
- civilized — If you describe a society as civilized, you mean that it is advanced and has sensible laws and customs.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- refined — having or showing well-bred feeling, taste, etc.: refined people.
- tame — changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated: a tame bear.
- cultured — If you describe someone as cultured, you mean that they have good manners, are well educated, and know a lot about the arts.
- current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- new — other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
- present — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- nonviolent — not violent; free of violence.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- tender — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
- foreign — of, relating to, or derived from another country or nation; not native: foreign cars.
- polished — made smooth and glossy: a figurine of polished mahogany.
- secondary — next after the first in order, place, time, etc.
- benign — You use benign to describe someone who is kind, gentle, and harmless.
- domesticated — to convert (animals, plants, etc.) to domestic uses; tame.