iconoclastic (아이**콘**어**클래**스틱) — attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs or institutions; going against established traditions
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs or institutions; going against established traditions
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˌkɑːnəˈklæstɪk/
Korean meaning: 기존의 소중한 신념이나 제도를 공격하거나 비판하는; 기존 전통에 반대하는
Korean pronunciation: 아이**콘**어**클래**스틱
Example Sentences
- The iconoclastic chef put pineapple on pizza and called it 'traditional Italian cuisine.'
- Her iconoclastic book challenged everything we thought we knew about parenting.
- The professor's iconoclastic lecture suggested that homework might actually harm students' creativity.
iconoclastic
ADJECTIVE//aɪˌkɑːnəˈklæstɪk//
attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs or institutions; going against established traditions
a bold young artist holds up a modern graffiti-style painting that clashes dramatically with the classical artwork around her. She stands defiantly next to an ornate golden-framed traditional portrait hanging on the wall. Museum visitors in formal attire look shocked and disapproving at her unconventional art piece. A stern museum guard approaches with crossed arms while other patrons whisper and point. The contrast between her vibrant street art and the stuffy classical environment creates visible tension. attacking or criticizing cherished beliefs and going against established traditions
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'eikonoklastes' meaning 'image-breaker,' referring to 8th-century Byzantine religious movements that destroyed religious icons and artwork, considering them idolatrous.
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“The iconoclastic chef put pineapple on pizza and called it 'traditional Italian cuisine.'”
“Her iconoclastic book challenged everything we thought we knew about parenting.”
“The professor's iconoclastic lecture suggested that homework might actually harm students' creativity.”
“His iconoclastic fashion sense included wearing socks with sandals to formal events.”
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