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Word of the Day : November 14, 2022 Magnanimous adjective mag-NAN-uh-mus What It Means Magnanimous is a formal word that means “having or showing a generous and kind nature.” // She was too magnanimous to resent the unkind words of those grousing about her winning the spelling bee. See the entry > MAGNANIMOUS In Context “[Former Olympic champion, Mark] … Continue reading Word of the Day – Magnanimous

Word of the Day : November 11, 2022 Doughty adjective DOW-tee What It Means Doughty means “brave, strong, and determined.” // The family sent gifts to the doughty firefighters for saving their cat. See the entry > DOUGHTY In Context “[Rafael] Nadal was forced into five gruelling sets by Denis Shapovalov, but the 20-time Grand Slam champion ultimately showed … Continue reading Word of the Day – Doughty

Word of the Day : November 10, 2022 Lapidary adj LAP-uh-dair-ee What It Means Lapidary is used to describe something—usually the style of one’s writing or speech—that is elegant and precise in a way that suggests similar qualities associated with inscriptions in stone monuments. It also has the less figurative meaning, “of, relating to, or suggestive of … Continue reading word of the Day – Lapidary

Word of the Day : November 9, 2022 Bilious adjective BILL-yus What It Means Bilious has several meanings, including "angry or bad-tempered" and "sickeningly unpleasant to look at." Its earliest use describes things that are "of or relating to bile." // The actor has come under fire for his bilious commentary. // The new homeowners immediately painted over the bilious color scheme. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bilious