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Definition of cyanic

"cyanic" is probably misspelled. Trying cynic instead Definition of cynic

1. cynic [ n ] someone who is critical of the motives of others

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(Chicago Daily Tribune...)

His addle-brained knight-errant , self appointed to the ridiculous position in an age when armor had already been relegated to museums and the chivalrous code of knight-errantry had become a joke , is , as Cervantes no_doubt intended , a gaunt but gracious symbol of good , moving soberly and sincerely in a world of cynics , hypocrites and rogues .

Synonyms cynic faultfinder Related Terms unpleasant_person detractor blame

2. cynic [ n ] a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control

Synonyms cynic Related Terms philosopher

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