Friday phrase: sancta simplicitas

[med_cat]

sancta simplicitas
foreign term sanc·ta sim·pli·ci·tas \ˌsäŋk-tä-sim-ˈpli-ki-ˌtäs\


: holy simplicity —often used ironically in reference to another's naïveté

Etymology:

Latin

Example:

Jan Hus supposedly made this exclamation during his execution, I remember from middle school history class (see link for details)

Comments

[prettygoodword.livejournal.com]

I'm reminded of the ironic uses in the Southeastern US of the phrase "bless your heart," which has much the same connotative sense (often done quite sharply, the more sweetly said).

[med_cat]

Yes! Very similar sentiment.