Philodox
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɪlədɒks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Philodox is a noun meaning A person with an excessive interest in his/her own opinions.
Meaning
A person with an excessive interest in his/her own opinions.
Example Sentences
And no people are lesse Philosophers and more foolish, than Platoes Philodoxes, or lovers of their owne opinions.
This, however, is a difficult task that only a true philosopher, and not a mere philodox, will be willing to tackle.
Consider that without realizing it you may have engaged in acokoinonia (sex without passion or desire), been bored to tears by the company of a philodox (someone in love with their opinions), or suffered from recurrent matutolypea (getting up on the wrong side of the bed).
Word Forms
- philodoxes
Antonyms for philodox
Common opposites include philosopher.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include philodoxer, opinionist, philobiblist, opinator, enthusiast, philozoist.
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