Mar 15 2005

Words Misused and Abused

Published by Adam at 12:00 am under Observations

It’s dictionary time again!

infamous adj.

1. Having an exceedingly bad reputation; notorious.

2. Causing or deserving infamy; heinous: an infamous deed.

- Given the definition of infamous, why would you say “…come sample our infamous barbecued ribs…”?

decadent adj.

1. Being in a state of decline or decay.

2. Marked by or providing unrestrained gratification; self-indulgent.

- Given the definition of decadent, why would you say “…come taste our decadent desserts…”?

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