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Definition of Cynicisms
1. cynicism [n] - See also: cynicism
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cynicisms
Literary usage of Cynicisms
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Historical Review by American Historical Association (1902)
"Thus it can only be described as one of Nature's huge cynicisms that he, the
darling and exemplar of the German Alt/Gärung, should have become identified ..."
2. The Quarterly Journal of Economics by Harvard University (1888)
"But there arc a freshness and candor about it that are delightful : its wit is
keen.edged, while the sprinkling of small cynicisms is only such as to ..."
3. Mark Twain: The Personal and Literary Life of Samuel Langhorne Clemens by Albert Bigelow Paine (1912)
"And Lord I to think that this boy, who is so real to me now, and so booming with
fresh young blood and bountiful life, and sappy cynicisms about girls, ..."
4. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1863)
"This morning, stung by some of his cynicisms, I lost >ny temper and offended Mr.
Smith. Shall I apologize and ask him to remain PI will, if you wish it. ..."
5. The Bookman (1906)
"For he is the sort of person who fondly fancies he holds the key to every feminine
trick, and is constantly throwing out complacent little cynicisms about ..."
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