2007-03-03 12:53:23 · 16 answers · asked by pretty shy 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Jokes & Riddles
Two words that completely contradict one another like pretty ugly, living dead, jumbo shrimp, deafening silence.
2007-03-03 12:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by x_RadiantEclipse_x 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Every time I think of an oxymoron the title of the Movie TRUE LIES comes to mind. If its true then how can it be a lie? Therefor an oxymoron is a statement that breaks down and destroys the statement at hand. For Example if a Lie is true then its not a lie so the statement is false. Had the movie been called Truly Lies then no harm no foul.
2007-03-03 13:02:58 · answer #2 · answered by DARKO 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Think of an oxymoron as calling something the opposite of what it actually is. For example, in regards to someone's diamond bracelet; you might say "that ice is hot" meaning the diamond bracelet is really nice. This is just one way to look at it.
2007-03-03 13:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by dblaze141 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We were taught way back when, when we were sophomores in high school- sophomore is an oxymoron meaning "wise fool." INdeed, it is 2 words together which when separate are opposite terms, or antonyms. Redundant, of course, means 2 words together which are synonyms.
2007-03-03 13:13:47 · answer #4 · answered by heynow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An oxymoron is a statement that contradicts itself.
Like freezer burn or quiet noise...
2007-03-03 12:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Flappy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An example would be like saying " the healthy meals on McDonalds menu are selling well"
It's definition is "a combination of contradictory or incongruous words "
2007-03-03 13:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your mom is soooooo hot = oxymoron
2007-03-03 12:57:31 · answer #7 · answered by Captain Obvious 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its a contradictory statement, like "the biggest little city in the world."
2007-03-03 12:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A contradiction in terms. For example, when a girl says, "I'm just a little pregnant". Either you are, or, you're NOT.
2007-03-03 12:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when u put to words together that r the opposite like loud silence
2007-03-03 12:58:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋