C1 adjective 문어체

contraclamly

/ˌkɒntrəˈklæm.li/

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

예시

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1

His contraclamly attitude during the family dispute made it clear he would not be bullied into an apology.

His quietly defiant attitude during the family dispute made it clear he would not be bullied into an apology.

2

The minister maintained a contraclamly posture while the parliament erupted in shouted accusations.

The minister maintained a quietly resistant posture while the parliament erupted in shouted accusations.

3

Stop being so contraclamly and just tell me why you're mad instead of giving me the silent treatment.

Stop being so stubbornly silent and just tell me why you're mad instead of giving me the silent treatment.

어휘 가족

명사
contraclamness
부사
contraclamlily
형용사
contraclamly
관련
contraclamant
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Clamor' (noise). Someone who is contraclamly is standing 'against the noise' by being silent.

빠른 퀴즈

The judge's _____ expression remained unchanged even as the defendant began to shout insults.

정답!

정답은: contraclamly

예시

1

His contraclamly attitude during the family dispute made it clear he would not be bullied into an apology.

everyday

His quietly defiant attitude during the family dispute made it clear he would not be bullied into an apology.

2

The minister maintained a contraclamly posture while the parliament erupted in shouted accusations.

formal

The minister maintained a quietly resistant posture while the parliament erupted in shouted accusations.

3

Stop being so contraclamly and just tell me why you're mad instead of giving me the silent treatment.

informal

Stop being so stubbornly silent and just tell me why you're mad instead of giving me the silent treatment.

4

The author explores the theme of the contraclamly hero, who subverts the tyrant's will through absolute stillness.

academic

The author explores the theme of the quietly resistant hero, who subverts the tyrant's will through absolute stillness.

5

By adopting a contraclamly strategy, the firm ignored the media circus and focused on internal restructuring.

business

By adopting a quietly defiant strategy, the firm ignored the media circus and focused on internal restructuring.

어휘 가족

명사
contraclamness
부사
contraclamlily
형용사
contraclamly
관련
contraclamant

자주 쓰는 조합

contraclamly silence A silence that is used as a form of resistance or opposition.
contraclamly stance A position of quiet defiance against a louder group.
contraclamly refusal A refusal to participate that is expressed through remaining quiet.
contraclamly gaze A steady, silent look that challenges an opponent.
contraclamly demeanor A calm outward behavior that hides internal stubbornness.

자주 쓰는 구문

remain contraclamly

To stay quietly resistant in the face of pressure.

a contraclamly air

An atmosphere or appearance of silent defiance.

contraclamly opposed

Being against something in a quiet, non-vocal way.

자주 혼동되는 단어

contraclamly vs clammy

Clammy refers to a cold, damp physical sensation, whereas contraclamly refers to a psychological state of silent defiance.

contraclamly vs contrary

Contrary means being opposite in nature, while contraclamly specifically involves silence as the method of opposition.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use this word to describe individuals who are intentionally quiet as a way to protest or show disagreement. It is most effective when describing a character who remains calm while everyone else is shouting.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often mistake this for an adverb because of the '-ly' suffix, but it is primarily used as an adjective to describe a person's nature or a specific silence.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Contra' (against) + 'Clamor' (noise). Someone who is contraclamly is standing 'against the noise' by being silent.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'contra' (against) and 'clamare' (to cry out), used to describe the opposite of a clamorous state.

문법 패턴

Functions as a predicative adjective following linking verbs like 'remain' or 'be'. Can be used as an attributive adjective modifying abstract nouns like 'silence' or 'demeanor'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

Reflects the 'strong, silent' archetype in Western literature who resists authority through non-verbal means.

빠른 퀴즈

The judge's _____ expression remained unchanged even as the defendant began to shout insults.

정답!

정답은: contraclamly

관련 단어

subfactile

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microchromtude

C1

Characterized by extremely subtle or minute variations in color that are often imperceptible without specialized equipment. It describes a state of high chromatic complexity where hues shift in very small, detailed increments.

hypersumcide

C1

Describing a state of systemic collapse or self-destruction caused by the excessive accumulation and aggregation of components or data. It characterizes a system that fails because the total sum of its parts has become too overwhelming to manage or sustain.

circumjugious

C1

A rare term referring to the state or quality of being joined, yoked, or bound together in a circular or encompassing fashion. It describes a structural or conceptual unity where elements are linked around a central point or perimeter.

perinascize

C1

A rare noun denoting the state, process, or environment surrounding the emergence or birth of a concept, system, or entity. It specifically refers to the transitional phase and the immediate peripheral conditions present at the very moment of a new beginning.

misdocancy

C1

The act or instance of incorrect, faulty, or negligent documentation, specifically referring to the failure to accurately record information in professional or clinical settings. It describes the state where records are inconsistent with the actual events or data they are intended to represent.

envivency

C1

To infuse a concept, artistic work, or atmosphere with a renewed sense of life, vividness, and energy. It describes the act of making something abstract feel tangible or animating a previously stagnant situation.

comheredist

C1

To systematically unify and distribute inherited elements, traditions, or data into a cohesive modern framework. It describes the active process of integrating legacy components into a functional, distributed system.

disnascy

C1

A formal term describing a state of failed or arrested emergence, where a concept, project, or entity fails to fully develop or be born. It refers to the quality of being perpetually 'almost started' but never achieving a functional or realized existence.

devolile

C1

Describing something that is subject to or characterized by the delegation of authority from a central body to a subordinate or local level. It is often used to describe legal or administrative processes where powers are transferred downward.

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