Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Whimstone

👉 The term "whimstone" is a literary device used in literature to describe an object or person that appears at first glance to be charming or appealing, but is later found to be deceitful or deceptive. It refers to a character or object that initially seems harmless and endures as a villain or manipulator. The phrase "whimstone" comes from the Latin word for "charm" or "charmless," suggesting that the thing being described appears both charming and deceptive.

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