lamaisms
noun (plurale tantum) as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:He displayed his lamaisms to impress the guests with his extensive vocabulary.
Definition:to show or present something openly for the view of others
Example:The novel criticizes lamaisms as a Russianism, suggesting that such language is a form of deceitfullness through obscurity.
Definition:referring to the Russian word for 'lazy', meaning in reference to the practice of using overly complex or obscure language or expressions (based on the Russian concept of 'ложь', lie)
Example:The lamaisms in his speech made him inaudible to most of the audience.
Definition:a preposition used to indicate place or position
Example:The lamaisms in his latest novel are a testament to his academic background.
Definition:a determiner used to specify a particular person or thing
Example:The writer avoided lamaisms in her ways of expressing ideas to keep her writing accessible.
Definition:a manner of doing something or being
Example:He used lamaisms of style to mask his true intentions.
Definition:a preposition used to indicate the means by which an action is performed
Example:The professor warned students against the abuse of lamaisms in academic writing.
Definition:the act of using something, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental
Example:Words should be used as lamaisms only when they add value to the expression.
Definition:a conjunction used to introduce a clause that provides additional information
Example:A lamaism can be a word or phrase that is rarely used or understood.
Definition:an indefinite article used before a singular noun
Example:The use of litotes in modern literature is a departure from the excessive lamaisms in classical writings.
Definition:a figure of speech involving understatement, often achieved by denying the opposite of what is meant
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