hackneyed
Overfamiliar through overuse; trite.
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'"
halcyon
[Middle English alcioun, from Latin alcy n, halcy n, from Greek halku n, a mythical bird, kingfisher, alteration (influenced by hals, salt, sea, and ku n, conceiving) of alku n.]
n.
1. A kingfisher, especially one of the genus Halcyon.
2. A fabled bird, identified with the kingfisher, that was supposed to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves while it nested on the sea during the winter solstice.
adj.
1. Calm and peaceful; tranquil.
2. Prosperous; golden: halcyon years.
harangue
[Middle English arang, a speech to an assembly, from Old French harangue, from Old Italian aringa, from aringare, to speak in public, probably from aringo, arringa, public square, meeting place, of Germanic origin; see koro- in Indo-European roots.]
1. A long pompous speech, especially one delivered before a gathering.
2. A speech or piece of writing characterized by strong feeling or expression; a tirade.
v. ha·rangued, ha·rangu·ing, ha·rangues
v.tr.
To deliver a harangue to.
v.intr.
To deliver a harangue.
a long loud speech a harangue from the headmaster on good behaviour.
Overfamiliar through overuse; trite.
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'"
halcyon
[Middle English alcioun, from Latin alcy n, halcy n, from Greek halku n, a mythical bird, kingfisher, alteration (influenced by hals, salt, sea, and ku n, conceiving) of alku n.]
n.
1. A kingfisher, especially one of the genus Halcyon.
2. A fabled bird, identified with the kingfisher, that was supposed to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves while it nested on the sea during the winter solstice.
adj.
1. Calm and peaceful; tranquil.
2. Prosperous; golden: halcyon years.
harangue
[Middle English arang, a speech to an assembly, from Old French harangue, from Old Italian aringa, from aringare, to speak in public, probably from aringo, arringa, public square, meeting place, of Germanic origin; see koro- in Indo-European roots.]
1. A long pompous speech, especially one delivered before a gathering.
2. A speech or piece of writing characterized by strong feeling or expression; a tirade.
v. ha·rangued, ha·rangu·ing, ha·rangues
v.tr.
To deliver a harangue to.
v.intr.
To deliver a harangue.
a long loud speech a harangue from the headmaster on good behaviour.
उत्तेजक भाषण
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उत्तेजक भाषण देना
hedonism
[Greek h don , pleasure; see sw d- in Indo-European roots + -ism.]
1. Pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses.
2. Philosophy The ethical doctrine holding that only what is pleasant or has pleasant consequences is intrinsically good.
3. Psychology The doctrine holding that behavior is motivated by the desire for pleasure and the avoidance of pain.
उत्तेजक भाषण देना
hedonism
[Greek h don , pleasure; see sw d- in Indo-European roots + -ism.]
1. Pursuit of or devotion to pleasure, especially to the pleasures of the senses.
2. Philosophy The ethical doctrine holding that only what is pleasant or has pleasant consequences is intrinsically good.
3. Psychology The doctrine holding that behavior is motivated by the desire for pleasure and the avoidance of pain.
hegemony
[Greek hgemoni, from hgemn, leader; see hegemon.]
–noun, plural -nies.
1. leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation.
2. leadership; predominance.
3. (esp. among smaller nations) aggression or expansionism by large nations in an effort to achieve world domination
[Greek hgemoni, from hgemn, leader; see hegemon.]
–noun, plural -nies.
1. leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation.
2. leadership; predominance.
3. (esp. among smaller nations) aggression or expansionism by large nations in an effort to achieve world domination
heretical
1. Of or relating to heresy or heretics.
2. Characterized by, revealing, or approaching departure from established beliefs or standards.
Heresy is an introduced change to some system of belief, especially a religion, that conflicts with the previously established canon of that belief.
hubris
[Greek, excessive pride, wanton violence; see ud- in Indo-European roots.]
–noun
excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
The story of Icarus and his wax wings that melt when he flies too close to the sun is an excellent example of hubris. If he had only listened to his father's advice...The hubris at the performance was astounding; no one seems to have humility anymore...
hyperbole
[Latin hyperbol , from Greek huperbol , excess, from huperballein, to exceed : huper, beyond; see hyper- + ballein, to throw; see gwel - in Indo-European roots.]
Hyperbole is a form of speech that could be described as 'extravagant exaggeration'. It is not appropriate when writing essays or reports, but a little hyperbole (pronounced 'hi-per-bo-lee') is an effective way to colour the speech of a character in a short story, or to make a point effectively in a humourous piece of writing.
It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is rarely meant to be taken literally.
1. Of or relating to heresy or heretics.
2. Characterized by, revealing, or approaching departure from established beliefs or standards.
Heresy is an introduced change to some system of belief, especially a religion, that conflicts with the previously established canon of that belief.
hubris
[Greek, excessive pride, wanton violence; see ud- in Indo-European roots.]
–noun
excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
The story of Icarus and his wax wings that melt when he flies too close to the sun is an excellent example of hubris. If he had only listened to his father's advice...The hubris at the performance was astounding; no one seems to have humility anymore...
hyperbole
[Latin hyperbol , from Greek huperbol , excess, from huperballein, to exceed : huper, beyond; see hyper- + ballein, to throw; see gwel - in Indo-European roots.]
Hyperbole is a form of speech that could be described as 'extravagant exaggeration'. It is not appropriate when writing essays or reports, but a little hyperbole (pronounced 'hi-per-bo-lee') is an effective way to colour the speech of a character in a short story, or to make a point effectively in a humourous piece of writing.
It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is rarely meant to be taken literally.
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