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masochistically

/ˌmæs.əˈkɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/

Traduction: Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui procure du plaisir ou de la satisfaction à partir de sa propre souffrance, humiliation ou douleur ». Il décrit des actions ou comportements autodestructeurs, auto-punissifs ou recherchant délibérément l'inconfort, souvent au sens psychologique ou figuré.

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adverb

/ˌmæs.əˈkɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/C2formal
  • frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui procure du plaisir ou de la satisfaction à partir de sa propre souffrance, humiliation ou douleur ». Il décrit des actions ou comportements autodestructeurs, auto-punissifs ou recherchant délibérément l'inconfort, souvent au sens psychologique ou figuré.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that derives pleasure from one's own pain, humiliation, or suffering.' It is used to describe actions or behaviors that are self-defeating, self-punishing, or deliberately seeking discomfort, often in a psychological or figurative sense.

  1. Deriving pleasure from painC2formal

    In a manner that involves deriving pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from one's own pain or humiliation.

    frDe manière masochiste

    • He masochistically continued the workout despite the intense pain.
    • She masochistically replayed the hurtful conversation in her mind.
    • The character masochistically sought out situations that would cause him suffering.
  2. C2formal

    In a manner that suggests a tendency to engage in self-defeating or self-destructive behavior.

    frDe manière autodestructrice

    • He masochistically stayed in a job that made him miserable.
    • She masochistically took on more work than she could handle.
    • The team masochistically chose the most difficult path to the summit.

    Antonymesbeneficiallyconstructivelyprotectively

Formes
  • more masochistically comparative form
  • most masochistically superlative form