Word of the Day: May 11, 2023 Aftermath noun AF-ter-math What It Means Aftermath refers to the period of time shortly following a destructive event, or to a negative consequence or result. // It was almost noon before I felt ready to clean up the mess that remained in the aftermath of the previous night’s festivities. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day – Aftermath
Word of the Day – Laden
Word of the Day : May 10, 2023 Laden adjective LAY-dun What It Means Laden describes things that are heavily loaded with something, literally or figuratively. // Airline passengers laden with luggage inched slowly through the gate. // His voice was heavily laden with sarcasm. See the entry > LADEN In Context "While dating sites and apps can be convenient ways to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Laden
Word of the Day – Unctuous
Word of the Day: May 9, 2023 Unctuous adjective UNK-chuh-wus What It Means Unctuous is a formal word used to describe someone who speaks and behaves in a way that is meant to seem friendly and polite but that is unpleasant because it is obviously not sincere. It can also mean “fatty,” “oily,” and “smooth and greasy … Continue reading Word of the Day – Unctuous
Word of the Day – Eponymous
Word of the Day: May 5, 2023 Eponymous adjective ih-PAH-nuh-mus What It Means Eponymous is used to describe something named for a person or group (as in “Merriam-Webster, an eponymous publishing company named for George and Charles Merriam and Noah Webster”), or a person or group whose name is used for something (as in “the company's eponymous … Continue reading Word of the Day – Eponymous
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