affronted (composition concept)

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In design, the positioning of two elements set facing each other, such as two mirror-image figures facing toward each other. Examples are in heraldry and architectural ornament. For two figures set back-to-back, use "addorsed."
affronted
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025