selfsame

Definition

  • adjective: exactly the same
  • adjective: being the one mentioned or in question
  • synonyms: identical

Examples

  • These 'selfsame' [=very same] people who complain about the problem also refuse to help correct it.

Movie quotes

  • (..) that takes the reason prisoner? Your children shall be kings. You shall be king. And Thane of Cawdor too. Went it not so? To the selfsame tune and words. The King hath happily received, Macbeth, the news of thy success. As thick as hail came post from post and every one did bear thy praises, (..)
    2015 Macbeth