Associations to the word «Barnum»

Wiktionary

BARNUM, proper noun. A surname​.
BARNUM EFFECT, noun. The tendency of individuals to give high accuracy ratings to descriptions of their personality that are in fact vague and general enough to apply to a wide range of people.

Dictionary definition

BARNUM, noun. United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891).

Wise words

Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.
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