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Word of the Day : December 2, 2022 Gloaming noun GLOH-ming What It Means Gloaming is a literary term synonymous with twilight and dusk, the darker part of twilight. It's used most commonly in the noun phrase the gloaming. // Across the field, fireflies twinkled in the gloaming. See the entry > GLOAMING In Context “There were sourdough waffles to start the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gloaming

Word of the Day : December 1, 2022 Sandbag verb SAND-bag What It Means When used figuratively, sandbag usually means “to hit or stun as if with a sandbag,” “to criticize or treat unfairly” or “to hide one’s true abilities or purpose in order to deceive people, gain an advantage, etc.” // She felt sandbagged by some of the feedback … Continue reading Word of the Day – Sandbag

Word of the Day : November 30, 2022 Quiddity noun KWID-uh-tee What It Means Quiddity refers to the essence of a thing—that is, whatever makes something the type of thing that it is. Quiddity can also refer to a small and usually trivial complaint or criticism, or to a quirk or eccentricity in someone's behavior. // The novelist’s genius was her … Continue reading Word of the Day – Quiddity

Word of the Day : November 29, 2022 Motley adjective MAHT-lee What It Means Motley usually means "made up of many different people or things," and often appears in the phrase "motley crew" or "motley mix." It can also mean "variegated in color." // I love movies that feature a motley crew of characters putting aside their differences and coming together, whether … Continue reading Word of the Day – Motley