Momus

[ moh-muhs ]

noun

, plural Mo·mus·es, Mo·mi [moh, -mahy]

1. Also Mo·mos [] Classical Mythology. the god of ridicule.
2. (sometimes lowercase) a faultfinder; a carping critic.

Momus

/ ˈməʊməs /

noun

1. Greek myth the god of blame and mockery
2. a cavilling critic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Momus¹

< Latin Mōmus < Greek Mômos, special use of mômos blame, ridicule

Example Sentences

The penny bi-weekly broadside of session 1823-4 was almost wholly dedicated to Momus.

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The artist was on his mettle, and his twenty etchings for this collection of anecdotes are among the immortal children of Momus.

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Momus was called upon to decide their merits, but he blamed them all.

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He was the son of Night and Sleep; the name Momus signifies a jester.

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Momus helped Mercury find Psyche, and they all had a tremendous time and hoped it would never be Monday.

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