word of the day
Wednesday | 20 Jul 2022
Accismus
[ahk-sis-muhs]
Noun
Latin - Unknown
- Definition
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A form of irony in which someone feigns indifference to something he or she desires.
- Examples of word Accismus in a sentence
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“‘Oh I couldn’t possibly accept…!’ exclaimed Veronica upon being presented with a pair of diamond earrings, her natural affinity for accismus shining through.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “accismus” is also illustrated in Aesop’s fable “The Fox and the Grapes” when the fox dismisses some grapes he is unable to reach, stating that he is sure they are sour anyway.
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