word
Paralipsis
par-uh-LIP-sis
/ˌpærəˈlɪpsɪs/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
paralipsis
Dictionary meaning
Emphasizing something by pretending to pass over it; a form of apophasis.
Examples
- 'To say nothing of the cost' is paralipsis.
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Paralipsis” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction