An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Examples describing rain include "deafening silence," which captures the overwhelming sound of heavy rain contrasted with the stillness it can create, and "bittersweet drizzle," conveying the mixed emotions that gentle rain can evoke. Another example is "dry deluge," illustrating an unexpected or paradoxical situation where rain is abundant yet has little effect.
EX: The sandstorm brought on a bout of dry rain from all directions. The "dry rain" is a metaphor and an oxymoron.
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its a nothing
The term is an oxymoron, which pairs apparently contradictory terms to create a specific, often poetic meaning. Examples include deafening silence, hated affection, or mercy killing.
oxymoron, oxy= sharp in greek moron=blunt in greek oxymoron=contradiction also noun is a noun :) CK
The dictionary defines oxymoron as a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Examples would be; Jumbo Shrimp. Military Intelligence. There are many more examples here; http://www.oxymorons.info/
There is no such thing as a 'desert rain forest.' The term is and oxymoron.
he appeared to be clearly confused after reading the instructions.
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George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
UnattractiveUglyUnevenUsefulUrgent (for urgent emergencies where it starts to rain?)Can't think of any others :)
what is an oxymoron for vaguely