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
Glaring gaps in the story remain, but one thing Ms Battisson is unequivocal about is that “there are simply no safe options” for Lolita in her home country.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024
“Here, among us Jarochos, though I, her brother, say it, Lolita is thought muy linda.”
From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Reid, Mayne
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