Sophist

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑfɪst/

Definitions of sophist

noun A teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in ancient Greece

Example Sentences

A1 A sophist is a person who uses clever arguments to deceive others.

A2 Sophists were known for their persuasive speaking skills in ancient Greece.

B1 The sophist's argument seemed convincing at first, but upon closer inspection, it was full of flaws.

B2 Many politicians are often accused of being sophists, manipulating facts to suit their agenda.

C1 The sophist's eloquent rhetoric was able to sway the opinions of the entire audience.

C2 In philosophical debates, it is important to distinguish between a true philosopher and a mere sophist.

Examples of sophist in a Sentence

formal The sophist used clever arguments to persuade the jury.

informal Don't listen to that sophist, he's just trying to manipulate you.

slang That sophist is such a smooth talker, you can't trust a word he says.

figurative Beware of the sophist in sheep's clothing, their words may deceive you.

Grammatical Forms of sophist

• past tense: sophisted
• plural: sophists
• comparative: more sophist
• superlative: most sophist
• present tense: sophists
• future tense: will sophist
• perfect tense: have sophisted
• continuous tense: is sophisting
• singular: sophist
• positive degree: sophist
• infinitive: to sophist
• gerund: sophisting
• participle: sophisted

Origin and Evolution of sophist

First Known Use: 0005 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'sophist' comes from the Ancient Greek term 'sophistes', which referred to a wise or skilled person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sophist' came to be associated with individuals who used clever arguments to deceive or manipulate others, leading to a more negative connotation than its original meaning of wisdom or skill.