antiphrastic Synonyms
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antiphrastic Meaning
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antiphrastic (a.)
Alt. of Antiphrastical
antiphrastic Sentence Examples
- The comedian's antiphrastic humor often left the audience questioning whether he meant the opposite of what he said.
- In an antiphrastic twist, the dark and stormy night turned out to be the backdrop for a heartwarming love story.
- The author employed antiphrastic language, describing the villain's acts of kindness to create a sense of irony in the narrative.
- The politician's antiphrastic promises, while sounding reassuring, were later revealed to be empty and deceptive.
- The marketing campaign utilized antiphrastic slogans, claiming their product was the "worst-kept secret" to generate curiosity.
- The coach used antiphrastic encouragement, telling the struggling team that losing every game was the key to their success.
- The company's antiphrastic slogan, "Fail Forward," aimed to turn setbacks into opportunities for growth.
- The teacher's antiphrastic feedback, praising a poorly researched paper as a "masterpiece," confused the students.
- The film director employed antiphrastic scenes, portraying moments of joy as the darkest periods in the characters' lives.
- The artist's antiphrastic painting depicted a serene landscape with chaotic undertones, challenging viewers to question their perceptions.
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The comedian's antiphrastic humor often left the audience questioning whether he meant the opposite of what he said.
In an antiphrastic twist, the dark and stormy night turned out to be the backdrop for a heartwarming love story.
The author employed antiphrastic language, describing the villain's acts of kindness to create a sense of irony in the narrative.
The politician's antiphrastic promises, while sounding reassuring, were later revealed to be empty and deceptive.
