Lolita
noun
A sexually precocious young girl.
The character in the novel was portrayed as a Lolita, causing a lot of public debate.
Often appears as...
- portrayed as a lolita
- labeled a lolita
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
noun
A fashion subculture from Japan that is highly influenced by Victorian and Edwardian children's clothing and styles from the Rococo period.
She enjoys dressing in Lolita fashion, with frilly dresses, bonnets and knee high socks.
Often appears as...
- dress in lolita
- lolita fashion
noun
A sexually precocious young girl.
The character in the novel was portrayed as a Lolita, causing a lot of public debate.
Often appears as...
- portrayed as a lolita
- labeled a lolita
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
noun
A fashion subculture from Japan that is highly influenced by Victorian and Edwardian children's clothing and styles from the Rococo period.
She enjoys dressing in Lolita fashion, with frilly dresses, bonnets and knee high socks.
Often appears as...
- dress in lolita
- lolita fashion
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin
Originates from Nabokov's novel, describing a young girl involved with an older man.
The term 'Lolita' has literary origins that date back to the 1950s.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Can imply inappropriate attraction to young girls; use with caution.
Referring to someone as a 'Lolita' can carry negative judgments.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Term
Often controversial; be mindful of the cultural and emotional weight it carries.
Using 'Lolita' in conversation requires awareness of its sensitive undertones.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin
Originates from Nabokov's novel, describing a young girl involved with an older man.
The term 'Lolita' has literary origins that date back to the 1950s.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Can imply inappropriate attraction to young girls; use with caution.
Referring to someone as a 'Lolita' can carry negative judgments.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Term
Often controversial; be mindful of the cultural and emotional weight it carries.
Using 'Lolita' in conversation requires awareness of its sensitive undertones.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin
Originates from Nabokov's novel, describing a young girl involved with an older man.
The term 'Lolita' has literary origins that date back to the 1950s.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Can imply inappropriate attraction to young girls; use with caution.
Referring to someone as a 'Lolita' can carry negative judgments.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Term
Often controversial; be mindful of the cultural and emotional weight it carries.
Using 'Lolita' in conversation requires awareness of its sensitive undertones.
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from the novel "Lolita." And Nabokov was himself synesthetic. And you can see here how my perception of the sound L helps the alliteration to jump right out.
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that keep coming through Lolita you're asking if lionesses from the pride will come back for these Cubs if this lioness dies in all likelihood
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Different ways of...
from the novel "Lolita." And Nabokov was himself synesthetic. And you can see here how my perception of the sound L helps the alliteration to jump right out.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 32 PIPE...
that keep coming through Lolita you're asking if lionesses from the pride will come back for these Cubs if this lioness dies in all likelihood
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