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Oxymoron

noun

a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
by Butyfull sexsy July 17, 2021
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oxymoron

An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory or opposing terms appear in conjuction. The common oxymoron phrase is a combination of an adjective proceeded by a noun with contrasting meanings. They may be used to empahsize a certain phrase, or to create a verbally puzzling, and therefore enganging effect.
Some examples of oxymoron, such as, but not limited to, are:

Only choice, cold sweat, grounders in space, slow burn, painfully beautiful, sweet agony, amongst others.

The examples above were taken from a romantic context, more concretely fromThe 100, when Clarke and Bellamy tacitly professed their love for each other, but there are tons of more examples.
by clasowwwl October 21, 2017
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Oxymoron

My tolerance for oxymorons (eight sided idiots) is very limited.
by anonymous June 29, 2024
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Oxymoron

Oxymoron is not an insult, anyone claiming it is impogclataglous.

Remember, people who think this is an insult are just clueless idiots.
Guy 1: you're an oxymoron

Guy 2: that's not an insult
by Polstok777 July 15, 2022
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Oxymoron

It gets the tough stains out
Oxymoron! It gets the tough stains out!
by I Like To Define Words December 22, 2021
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