Synonyms for oxymoron
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A figure of speech in which two words or phrases with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect.
Related words
- Word family
- oxymoronic oxymoronicity oxymoronicness oxy
Forms
- Plural
- oxymorons → contradictions…
Example sentences
- contradiction Contradiction is always a sign of recognition.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| oxymoron | rising | |
| contradiction | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 13 letters
- contradiction4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (contradiction4 = 4 syllables).