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This is called an oxymoron, and is variously used for literary effect. Common examples in everyday use would be "jumbo shrimp" or "serious joke".

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A combination of two words that seem to have opposite meanings such as eloquent silence or deafening silence is known as an?

An oxymoron is a combination of contradictory or incongruous terms. "Eloquent silence" does not fit this definition as well as "deafening silence" does, because deafening is the exact opposite of silence; however, eloquent ishighly incongruant. Other common examples are "jumbo shrimp" and "bittersweet". A humorous example would be "military intelligence".


An oxymoron is a combination of words that seem to have?

opposite meanings.


Do Its and It's have opposite meanings?

No. They have different meanings, but not opposite.


What is words that carry opposite meanings to create an image?

Words that carry opposite meanings to create an image are known as "oxymorons." An oxymoron combines contradictory terms to evoke a striking or thought-provoking image, such as "bittersweet" or "deafening silence." This juxtaposition enhances the emotional impact and complexity of the ideas being conveyed, allowing for a richer interpretation. By blending opposing concepts, oxymorons can capture the nuances of human experience.


What is the opposite word for loud?

Blare, deafening, earth-shaking, shattering, earsplitting & thunderous.


Which is the word which has opposite meanings?

antonyms


PRESENT RESERVE - Do these words 1 have similar meanings 2 have contradictory meanings 3 mean neither the same nor opposite?

No, they do not have similar meanings. Yes, they have contradictory meanings. They mean neither the same nor opposite.


What Reference books that contain words of similar meanings and opposite meanings are called?

Thesaurus


What are 2 words that have oppesite meanings called?

Words that have opposite meanings are called antonyms.


What word means opposite meanings?

Barbarism


What is Opposite meanings.?

This is frequently call an "antonym".


What do you call words with opposite meanings?

CONTRANYM