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Oxymoron - noun a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. oxymoronic adjective [from 1650's from Greek oxymoros (adj.) "pointedly foolish," from oxys "sharp" + moros "stupid"

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How would you use the word oxymoron in a sentence not an oxymoron but the word oxymoron not an example of an oxymoron but the word oxymoron?

George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.


What is an antonym of oxymoron?

There is no real antonym for 'oxymoron'; as close as you can come is 'synonym'.


What is the oxymoron of peace?

'Peace force' would be an oxymoron with the word 'peace' in it.


What is a sentence with the word oxymoron?

"Truthful politician would be an oxymoron," said Mr.Person.


What word means two contradictory words that come together tor a special effect?

Oxymoron. Like jumbo shrimp.


What is an antonym for the word oxymoron?

tautology


What is the word for a tiny shrimp?

oxymoron?


What is a single word oxymoron?

"Off" is a single word oxymoron. An alarm is described as going "off" when, to the contrary, it is really going "on" (ringing).


What Oxymoron is a two-word antonym phrase for weighty lantern?

... An oxymoron is a compound word with opposites in it, like living dead or hot ice.


Is the eye of heaven an oxymoron?

no; an oxymoron is a phrase where the words are opposites of eachother, like loud silence, same difference or living dead. even the word oxymoron is an oxymoron, it's greek for sharp blunt!


What is an oxymoron for the word diabolic?

Diabolic angel.


What is the oxymoron awfully good?

The oxymoron awfully good means very good. It is an oxymoron because the word "awful" means bad, but in this context it fits next to good.