Word of the Day : November 27, 2024 Guttural adjective GUTT-uh-rul What It Means A guttural sound—such as speech, laughter, or a grunt—is formed or pronounced in the throat. // Her friends always found her deep, guttural laugh to be highly contagious. See the entry > Guttural In Context “Mantled howler monkeys are one of the largest primates … Continue reading Word of the Day – Guttural
Word of the Day : Eddy
Word of the Day : November 26, 2024 Eddy noun EDD-ee What It Means An eddy is a current of water or air running contrary to the main current, especially as a whirlpool. In figurative use, eddy may also refer to a contrary or circular current of thought or policy. // The strong gusts whipped up eddies of fallen leaves. … Continue reading Word of the Day : Eddy
Word of the Day: Chastise
Word of the Day : November 25, 2024 Chastise verb chass-TYZE What It Means To chastise someone is to criticize them harshly for doing something wrong. // The waiter was chastised for forgetting the customer’s order. See the entry > CHASTISE In Context “… what I’m saying is that we must acknowledge that hypocrisy exists all around … Continue reading Word of the Day: Chastise
Word of the Day – Paroxysm
Word of the Day : November 22, 2024 Paroxysm noun PAIR-uk-sih-zum What It Means Paroxysm is a formal word that refers to a sudden strong feeling or uncontrollable expression of emotion. In medical use, paroxysm refers to a sudden attack or increase of symptoms of a disease that often occurs repeatedly. // The comedy special sent us into paroxysms of laughter. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Paroxysm
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