Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. overplay Definition: (verb) Exaggerate one's acting. Synonyms: ham. Usage: The audience groaned as the actor overplayed his grief, beating his chest and wailing to the heavens. Discuss


2. pilothouse Definition: (noun) An enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated. Synonyms: wheelhouse. Usage: Alone in the pilothouse, Captain Anderson enjoyed the tranquil expanse of ocean before him as he silently steered the ship. Discuss


3. minimalism Definition: (noun) An art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color. Synonyms: reductivism. Usage: The sculpture—simply a perfect sphere—must have been created at the height of minimalism. Discuss


4. hideout Definition: (noun) A place of shelter or concealment. Synonyms: den. Usage: There are rumors that criminals once used this abandoned warehouse as a hideout, but they have never been confirmed. Discuss