ὀξύμωρος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

ὀξύς (oxús, sharp, keen, pointed) + μωρός (mōrós, dull, stupid, foolish)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ὀξῠ́μωρος (oxúmōros) m, f (neuter ὀξῠ́μωρον); second declension

  1. pointedly foolish; oxymoronic

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