adjective
- characterized by or involving the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one
Usage: literary; rare
Examples
- His malapropian speech patterns made him unintentionally comedic.
- The character’s malapropian dialogue added humor to the play.
- Her malapropian tendencies often confused her listeners.
- The politician’s malapropian remarks became a source of entertainment.
- Students found the professor’s malapropian explanations amusing rather than helpful.