iconoclastic — 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/
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
While the crowd bowed to the golden statue, the iconoclastic rebel swung a heavy hammer and smashed it into pieces.
The iconoclastic rebel pulled down the false idol and stood on its fallen face.
After the massive blast, the iconoclastic rebel stood proudly beside the ruined monument.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'eikonoklastes' meaning 'image-breaker,' referring to 8th-century Byzantine religious movements that destroyed religious icons and artwork, considering them idolatrous.
Breakdown
icono- (image/icon) + -clast (breaker/destroyer) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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