Word of the Day : October 8, 2024 Exorbitant adjective ig-ZOR-buh-tunt What It Means Exorbitant describes something that goes far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or expected (as by being too high, too expensive, etc.). // The cost of our stay was so exorbitant you would have thought that we had bought the hotel and not just spent a … Continue reading Word of the Day – Exorbitant
Word of the Day – lèse-majesté
Word of the Day : October 7, 2024 lèse-majesté noun layz-MAJ-uh-stee What It Means Lèse-majesté (less commonly spelled lese majesty) can refer to a true crime or offense, or to something likened to a crime or offense. Most often, it’s the latter, with lèse-majesté referring—seriously or playfully—to an act of disrespect that diminishes the dignity or importance of someone or … Continue reading Word of the Day – lèse-majesté
Word of the Day – Gossamer
Word of the Day : October 4, 2024 Gossamer adjective GAH-suh-mer What It Means Something described as gossamer—such as a butterfly wing or a thin fabric—is very light or delicate. // Except for a few gossamer clouds, the sky was clear and blue. See the entry > GOSSAMER In Context "At the bookstore, the crowd was largely made … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gossamer
Word of the Day – Posterity
Word of the Day : October 3, 2024 Posterity noun pah-STAIR-uh-tee What It Means Posterity is a formal word that refers to all future generations of people. It is often, though not always, used with for or to. // A record of the events was preserved for posterity. // The truth about what happened was lost to posterity. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Posterity
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