cynique

French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin cynicus, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek κυνικός (kunikós).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /si.nik/
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Adjective

cynique (plural cyniques)

  1. cynical
  2. (rare, relational) dog; canine
    Synonym: canin

Noun

cynique m or f by sense (plural cyniques)

  1. cynic (person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness)
  2. cynic (person who practices the cynic philosophy)

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