A fork of Rural Dictionary
Two words that conflict with each other. Two words which do not agree with each other.
Examples of an oxymoron: Microsoft Works United Nations Political Correctness Linux Complete Music Television (MTV) Living Dead Artificial Reality Rap Music
Two words or phrases with extreme opposite meanings.
Examples: McDonald's Big N' Tasty Microsoft Works Rap Music Jumbo Shrimp Plastic Glasses Peace Force Good Grief Personal Computer Random Order THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK More Oxymorons at www.oxymoronlist.com
A two word phrase in which the words ironically contradict each other.
Forced democracy military intelligence healthy tan free trade black gold peacemaker missile peace officer just war amicable divorce
A contradiction in terms. Contrary to what some people will tell you, from Limerick to Florida, it does NOT mean a stupid ox. Derived instead from the Greek words oxy (sharp) and moros (dull).
Examples of oxymorons: sunny night military intelligence compassionate conservative ethical landlord honest politician open-minded altie Christian Democrat to appear invisible deafening silence friendly fire charm offensive civil war