oxymoron

[US]/ˌɒksɪˈmɔːrən/
[UK]/ˌɑːksɪˈmɔːrən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction; an expression that combines contradictory ideas
Word Forms
Pluraloxymorons

Phrases & Collocations

deafening oxymoron

bittersweet oxymoron

jumbo shrimp oxymoron

living dead oxymoron

original copy oxymoron

seriously funny oxymoron

open secret oxymoron

act naturally oxymoron

alone together oxymoron

found missing oxymoron

Example Sentences

she described his behavior as an oxymoron of kindness and cruelty.

his speech was a confusing mix of clarity and ambiguity, an oxymoron in itself.

the term 'deafening silence' is a classic example of an oxymoron.

she has a love-hate relationship with her job, truly an oxymoron.

his 'jumbo shrimp' dish was a delightful oxymoron at the restaurant.

calling it 'bittersweet' is an oxymoron that perfectly describes her feelings.

the phrase 'virtual reality' is often seen as an oxymoron in technology.

she referred to his 'open secret' as an amusing oxymoron.

the 'act naturally' phrase is another example of an oxymoron.

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