Word of the Day : May 7, 2026 Dungeon noun DUJ-un What It Means Dudgeon is typically used in the phrase “in high dudgeon” to describe someone who is angry and offended by something they perceive to be unfair or wrong. // The customer stormed out of the store in high dudgeon after the manager refused to give them … Continue reading Word of the Day: Dudgeon
Word of the Day: Flamboyant
Word of the Day : May 6, 2026 Flamboyant adjective flam-BOY-ant What It Means Someone or something described as flamboyant has a very noticeable quality that attracts a lot of attention. Such a person or thing is often strikingly elaborate or colorful in their behavior or display. // Reality television attracts millions of viewers for its … Continue reading Word of the Day: Flamboyant
Word of the Day : Augur
Word of the Day : May 5, 2026 Augur verb AW-gur What It Means: To augur is to show or suggest, especially from omens, that something might happen in the future. Used most often in formal speech or writing, augur is often followed by an adverb, such as well. AUGUR In Context "Last March, almost exactly two decades after … Continue reading Word of the Day : Augur
Word of the Day : Beltane
Word of the Day : May 1, 2026 Belthane noun BEL-tayn What It Means Beltane refers to the Celtic May Day festival. // Beltane falls each year approximately halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. See the entry > BELTANE in Context “On May 1, we celebrate what began as the ancient Celtic holiday of Beltane. ... It … Continue reading Word of the Day : Beltane
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