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Learn the meaning of so-called, an adjective that can express doubt, sarcasm or newness about a word or phrase. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with irony and sarcasm.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective so-called, which can mean commonly named or falsely or improperly named. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective so-called, which is used to show that a word or phrase is not suitable or correct, or to introduce a new term. See examples from various sources and translations in different languages.
/ˌsoʊ ˌˈkɔld/ /ˈsʌʊkɔld/ IPA guide. When you say someone is a so-called pacifist, you are suggesting that they are a pacifist in name only. While they are busy making everyone talk about how peaceful they are, chances are they're also bombing villages to dust.
Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective 'so-called', which indicates that a word or expression is wrong or questionable. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word frequency of 'so-called' in British and American English.
Definition of so-called adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
prenominal designated or styled by the name or word mentioned, esp (in the speaker's opinion) incorrectly. a so-called genius. ( also used parenthetically after a noun ) these experts, so-called, are no help.
