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Definitions

Wiktionary

  1. n. rhetoric A figure of speech wherein a taunting expression is softened by a jest; an insult veiled in grace.

Etymologies

  1. From ancient Ancient Greek χαριεντισμός. (Wiktionary)

Examples

  • “I am bored by Monkey Wood's blantant over-use of charientism and cacophemism for my darkie brethren - it is an abomination to the Lord - who is ironically my next door neighbour ".”

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  • jmjarmstrong JM loves the smell of a charientism in the morning. Mar 31, 2011

  • jmjarmstrong JM understands that a charientism that is perceived is not a good charientism - bit like a status update actually! Dec 27, 2009

  • mialuthien charientism – an artfully veiled insult Jul 18, 2008

  • whichbe Expression of an unpleasant thing in an agreeable manner. May 12, 2008

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