Word of the Day : February 25, 2025 Superfluous adjective soo-PER-floo-us What It Means Superfluous is a formal word used to describe things that exceed what is necessary or sufficient, or that are simply not needed. // Further discussion seems superfluous, given the thorough conversation we just had. See the entry > SUPERFLUOUS In Context “On the final … Continue reading Word of the Day : Superfluous
Word of the Day : Billet-doux
Word of the Day : Billet-doux Billet-doux What It Means A billet-doux is a love letter. The word's plural is billets-doux. // Since their relationship was long-distance, the couple thought it would be cute to send each other billets-doux on their anniversary. See the entry > BILLET-DOUX "... [Jon] Batiste creates splendid music—those of us with kids likely … Continue reading Word of the Day : Billet-doux
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Word of the Day : Hagiography
Word of the Day : February 12, 2025 Hagiography noun hag-ee-AH-gruh-fee What It Means Hagiography is biography that idealizes or idolizes a person and their life. // The book gives a good idea of his virtues without resorting to hagiography. See the entry > HAGIOGRAPHY In Context "The sisters’ show can sometimes feel like hagiography; there is little discussion of … Continue reading Word of the Day : Hagiography
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