paragraphic

[ par-uh-graf-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1780–90; paragraph + -ic

Devers's story was in every issue, more or less of it, and West Point jealousy was the theme of many a paragraphic fling.

Can the mind which continues to be charmed by these paragraphic strainings be really sound?

He dismissed their previous talk with his paragraphic cough.

Anecdotes (in paragraphic form) relating to any of the singers engaged.

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