ANTONOMASIA
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Antonomasia.
Antonomasia - as a noun
The substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun.
Use of a proper name to suggest its most obvious quality or aspect.
Example Sentences
"In literature, antonomasia is commonly used to give a well-known character a nickname."
"One famous example of antonomasia is referring to William Shakespeare as 'The Bard'."
"In the sentence 'The King of Pop passed away', 'The King of Pop' is antonomasia for Michael Jackson."
"Using antonomasia can add depth and characterization to the language of a story."
"An example of antonomasia in film is calling the villain 'The Joker' instead of using his real name."
Word Game Points
Is ANTONOMASIA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, antonomasia is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANTONOMASIA has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ANTONOMASIA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, antonomasia is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANTONOMASIA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ANTONOMASIA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, antonomasia is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANTONOMASIA has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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