Dictionary Check: cynic
"cynic" is a valid word!
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| C | Y | N | I | C |
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| 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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Definition
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
someone who is critical of the motives of others
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More About "cynic"
"cynic" is a valid Scrabble word worth 12 points (14 in Words with Friends). It has 5 letters and is defined as "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". Use the dictionary checker above to look up any word, find anagrams, or explore related words below.
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