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I think not. Typically, oxymorons have an adjective which describes a noun, and they are apparently opposites, such as jumbo shrimp. The word shrimp implies small, and the word jumbo is a descriptor, implying large.
In the term sweet and sour, both words are describing the seasonings used in the chicken. They are opposites, but they are both in there, hence the word and.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y ago- Yes, sickly sweet is an oxymoron, an oxymoron is something that is the opposite of what your talking about, "Im the one they LOVE to HATE.
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Is sour a synonym of sweet?
no. sour would be the antonym.
What is the opposite of sweet?
The opposite of "sweet" is "sour."
How do you use an oxymoron?
An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which opposite or contradictory ideas or terms are combined eg thunderous silence, sweet sorrow. There is an abundant lack of volunteers for this job.
What is the adjective for sour?
Sour *is* an adjective. It has an adverb form, which is sourly.
What is the word opposite in meaning for sweet?
a hateful/mean/unpleasant person
Which country does sweet and sour chicken come from?
Sweet and sour chicken is not a traditional Chinese dish. Sweet and sour chicken is something that America has put into Chinese dishes.
Are orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken the same thing?
No. Orange chicken is cooked in a sauce containing orange peel. Sweet and sour chicken is fried chicken dipped in a sweet and sour sauce.
What is the taste of sweet and sour chicken?
Tangy,Sweet,Sour and Juicy
What fast food restaurant sells sweet and sour chicken?
Wendy's sell sweet and sour chicken and of course Chinese restaurants does too.
Does sweet and sour chicken have fiber?
NOPE!
What is sweet and sour chicken Cantonese style?
Sweet and sour chicken Hong Kong style, the chicken is fried in chunks & mixed with the sweet n sour as well as the usual peppers etc
When does gelatinous occur in sweet and sour chicken?
After the thickening agent, cornstarch or arrowroot or flour or MSG or whathaveyou, is added, the liquids in sweet and sour chicken begin to gel.
What candy means oxymoron?
Sweet Tarts Sour candy. Sugarless candy. Healthy candy. Diet candy.
Can tastes conflict?
Actually they can; for example sweet and sour chicken.
What skill level is sweet and sour chicken?
Only 6
What is Presley cross favorite food?
sweet and sour chicken and rice!
How many calories are in sweet and sour chicken?
depends on how you cook it and what you put into it.
