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单词 alazony
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Definition of alazony in English:

alazony

noun ˈaləzəni
  • Literary Criticism. Failure to recognize irony, especially due to arrogance, misplaced self-confidence, or a lack of self-awareness.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin alazonia from ancient Greek ἀλαζονεία boastfulness, imposture from ἀλαζονεύεσθαι to make false pretensions, boast + -εία.

 
 

Definition of alazony in US English:

alazony

nounˈaləzəni
  • Literary Criticism. Failure to recognize irony, especially due to arrogance, misplaced self-confidence, or a lack of self-awareness.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin alazonia from ancient Greek ἀλαζονεία boastfulness, imposture from ἀλαζονεύεσθαι to make false pretensions, boast + -εία.

 
 
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