Oxymoronic

Having a desire for two opposite things.

"Sally wants to get married and have kids more than anything, but her biggest fear is commitment."

"Yeah, I know...she's so Oxymoronic!"

by clovercd April 25, 2009

oxymoron

Two words or phrases with extreme opposite meanings.

Examples:

McDonald's Big N' Tasty
Microsoft Works
Rap Music
Jumbo Shrimp
Plastic Glasses
Peace Force
Good Grief
Personal Computer
Random Order
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More Oxymorons at www.oxymoronlist.com

by Keegster June 12, 2003

Oxymoron

A rather dumb Ox

That Ox just ran into the wall, what an oxymoron!

by shawn00131 December 9, 2019

oxymoron

A combination of contridictory words

Military Intelligence

by WhitePony February 28, 2003

Oxymoron

Usually two words that contradict each other.

'Microsoft Works'
'Military intelligence'

by jacko March 1, 2004

oxymoron

A two word phrase in which the words ironically contradict each other.

Forced democracy
military intelligence
healthy tan
free trade
black gold
peacemaker missile
peace officer
just war
amicable divorce

by Ruth April 14, 2003

oxymoron

A contradiction in terms. Contrary to what some people will tell you, from Limerick to Florida, it does NOT mean a stupid ox. Derived instead from the Greek words oxy (sharp) and moros (dull).

Examples of oxymorons:

sunny night
military intelligence
compassionate conservative
ethical landlord
honest politician
open-minded altie
Christian Democrat
to appear invisible
deafening silence
friendly fire
charm offensive
civil war

by Fearman December 30, 2007