Nefelibata
- One who lives in the cloud of their own imagination or dreams, or one who does not abide by the precepts of society, literature, or art; An unconventional, unorthodox person.
Origin
- Nefelibata is a Portuguese word derived from “nephele” (cloud) and “batha” (a place where you can walk).
Synonyms
- Cloud walker
- nonconformist
- bohemian
Antonym
- conformist
- orthodox
Sentences
E.g. Always the nefelibata in grade school, his social calendar was generally wide open; but now that he’s a billionaire, he finds it difficult to decide which event he wishes to grace with his much sought after presence.
E.g. I was trying to teach him the basics, but he being a nefelibata, didn’t give heed to my words.
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