OXYMORON
MEANING: (n.) the combination of two contradictory words or something made of contradictory elements - a deafening silence, with cruel kindness
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- The phrase ‘mournful optimist’ is a good example of an oxymoron.
- The term ‘happily married’ is humorously considered to be an oxymoron.
- The contrasting statement of the leader seemed a bit of an oxymoron.
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