Simple Examples:
* Hot ice - Ice is inherently cold.
* Loud silence - Silence is the absence of sound.
* Heavy lightness - Lightness implies lack of weight.
More Complex Examples:
* Bitter sweetness - Bitterness and sweetness are opposing taste sensations.
* Living death - Death is the cessation of life.
* Artificial natural - Natural implies something that is not man-made.
* Deafening whisper - A whisper is a quiet sound.
Figurative Language:
* These combos are often used figuratively in literature and poetry to create a sense of paradox, irony, or a heightened contrast.
* For example, "a bitter sweetness" might describe a bittersweet memory that brings both joy and sorrow.
Note: Sometimes, a noun-adjective combo that seems contradictory might actually be a valid description, depending on the context. For example, "dry water" could refer to a substance that has the appearance of water but is not wet.
Let me know if you'd like to explore more contradictory noun-adjective combos!