Used in a Sentence

paralipsis

How to use paralipsis in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for paralipsis.

Editorial note

It'd probably be obnoxious for me to mention here that the word you're looking for is "paralipsis," so I won't.

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Quick take

suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance is omitted

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of paralipsis gathered in one view.

noun

suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance is omitted

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for paralipsis.

Example sentences

1

It'd probably be obnoxious for me to mention here that the word you're looking for is "paralipsis," so I won't.

2

I don't know if I'd term it paralipsis, but I do get what you're saying about the weird contrast between praise followed by criticism.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use paralipsis in a sentence?

It'd probably be obnoxious for me to mention here that the word you're looking for is "paralipsis," so I won't.

What does paralipsis mean?

suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance is omitted

What part of speech is paralipsis?

paralipsis is commonly used as noun.