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Definition of oxymoronic

oxymoronic

/ˌɑːk.sɪ.mɔːˈrɑː.nɪk/
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Adverb:oxymoronically
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• adjective

1

Combining contradictory or incongruous terms; of, relating to, or constituting an oxymoron.

Example

"The critic noted that the play's title, 'Cruel Kindness', was intentionally oxymoronic to reflect the protagonist's conflicted motives."

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oxygen
oxygenate
oxymoron
oxymoronic
oxypetalum
oy
oyster

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'oxymoron', which comes from Late Greek 'oxymōron', the neuter form of 'oxymōros' meaning 'pointedly foolish' (from 'oxys', meaning 'sharp', and 'mōros', meaning 'dull' or 'foolish'), making the word itself an example of an oxymoron.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oxymoronic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oxymoronic
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