How to spell OXYMORNS correctly?

If someone misspells "oxymorns", the correct suggestion would be "oxymorons". An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms for emphasis or humor, like "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence". Making a minor spelling error is common, but knowing the right term can enhance one's communication skills.

• oxymora Many people may not realize that "living dead" and "jumbo shrimp" are examples of oxymora.
• oxymoron "Jumbo shrimp" is considered an oxymoron because the words contradict each other.

Attenttion

• attention
• attentions
• attenuation
• inattention