noun
Etymology
Origin of Lolita
Sense “nymphet” after the novel's title character
Example Sentences
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Surely literature is a path to discovering other sensibilities, other universes; “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” by contrast, is about people essentially saying, “This book is meaningful because it reminds me of my life.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Tommi Mejer is anguished over the terrible accident,” read the statement from attorneys Paul S. Meyer and Lolita Kirk.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Tom, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Lolita "doesn't necessarily belong to a specific culture".
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Records show that Lolita, who is in her early 30s and goes by a single name, was put on a flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur in May 2023.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024
"Lolita and Hughie are well matched when it comes to politeness."
From The Black Pearl by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow
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