2. A classic example of accismus, the fox dismissed the grapes in Aesop's fable even though he wanted to devour them.

Clarence's simpering that he couldn't possibly accept such a generous gift is an example of accismus, for he has repeatedly shown the audience his weakness ...

21 апр. 2015 г. · The meddlers see through her accismus every time and shake their heads. She is determined to choose for herself.

4 нояб. 2019 г. · Examples and Observations. Jay Heinrichs: We spout figures all the time without knowing it. For instance: YOU: Oh, you shouldn't have. If you ...

"Thank you, but I'm not worthy of such an honor." Accismus is showing no interest in something while secretly wanting it. It's a form of irony where one ...

The CEO's accismus during negotiations made it seem like he wasn't interested in the deal, but his enthusiasm was apparent behind the scenes.

Examples · (behaviour) Britannica cites Oliver Cromwell's refusal of the crown of England as an example of accismus. · (behaviour) Merriam-Axtarishster's Encyclopedia ...

1 июн. 2023 г. · Example: "Oh no thanks, I couldn't possibly accept the last slice of pizza. I'm watching my figure." (Even though the speaker really wants the ...

30 авг. 2024 г. · The fox's dismissal of the grapes in Aesop's fable of the fox and the grapes is an example of accismus.