Kyriolexy

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The use of literal expressions, as opposed to figurative; of clear, as opposed to obscure. rare, uncountable

    "“Is my kyriolexy hasty for your obtuse brain?” I said sarcastically."

Example

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"“Is my kyriolexy hasty for your obtuse brain?” I said sarcastically."

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