Word of the Day Archive
Thursday, April 23, 2026
FORTUITOUS - is a formal word that usually describes something that comes or happens by a lucky chance.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
MEME - is used popularly to refer to an amusing or interesting picture, video, etc.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
IMBUE - has two common meanings to permeate or influence as if by dyeing and to provide with something freely or naturally.
Monday, April 20, 2026
SARTORIAL - broadly means of or relating to clothes, but it often more specifically means of or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
ADULATION - refers to extreme or excessive admiration, flattery, or praise.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
DIAPHANOUS - is a formal word used to describe fabric of a texture so fine that one can see through it.
Friday, April 17, 2026
HORNSWOGGLE - I think we were hornswoggledby that magician.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
PRESCIENCE - is a formal word used to refer to the ability to see or anticipate what will or might happen in the future.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
GARGANTUAN - describes something that is very large in size or amount something gargantuan is, in other words, gigantic.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
SHORT SHRIFT - means little or no attention or thought or quick work.
Monday, April 13, 2026
PREEMINENT - is a formal word used to describe someone or something more important, skillful, or successful than their counterparts or peers.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
RECIPROCATE - can also mean to have a feeling for someone who has the same feeling for you.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
BOMBAST - is a formal word that refers to speech or writing that is meant to sound important or impressive but that is not sincere or meaningful.
Friday, April 10, 2026
FIDUCIARY - is a formal word describing something relating to or involving trust, such as the trust between a customer and a professional.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
OAF - is used to refer to someone as big, clumsy, and slowwitted.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
RESPLENDENT - is a literary word used to describe someone or something as very bright and attractive.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
GARNER - means to acquire by effort earn or to accumulate or collect.
Monday, April 6, 2026
ASTROLABE - .
Sunday, April 5, 2026
DISHEVELED - His wrinkled suit gave him a disheveled appearance.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
SCHMOOZE - The event provides an opportunity for local business owners to network and schmooze.
Friday, April 3, 2026
QUIDDITY - refers to the essence of a thingthat is, whatever makes something the type of thing that it is.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
EPHEMERAL - The performance was not recorded, a fact that made its ephemeral nature all the more poignant.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
ELICIT - is a formal word meaning to get a response, information, etc.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
NOTORIOUS - describes people and things that are wellknown or famous, especially for something bad or unfavorable.
Monday, March 30, 2026
VENDETTA - refers to an active and mutual hatred between two families or groups, also known as a blood feud.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
CLOYING - is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too sweet, pleasant, or sentimental.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
DELEGATE - Those tasks can be delegated to someone else.
Friday, March 27, 2026
UMBRAGE - refers to a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
BRACKISH - , meaning somewhat salty, usually describes water or bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and estuaries.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
PARADOX - refers to something such as a situation that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible.
