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Word of the Day: November 10, 2023 Suffuse verb suh-FYOOZ What It Means To suffuse something is to spread over it or fill it, either literally or figuratively. The word suffuse is usually encountered in literary contexts. // Natural sunlight suffused the room as she opened the blinds. // The novel tells a difficult story, but it is suffused with hope. See … Continue reading Word of the Day – Suffuse

Word of the Day : November 9, 2023 Audacious What It Means Audacious is an adjective used to describe people, or things that people make or do, that are confident and daring, or bold and surprising. // She made the audacious decision to quit her job. // The band has been making original and creative music for well over … Continue reading Word of the Day – Audacious

Word of the Day: November 8, 2023 Mien noun MEEN What It Means Mien is a literary word that refers to a person's demeanor or appearance, especially as expressive of their attitude or personality. // The minister projected a stern and serious mien from the pulpit, but we found him to be friendly and welcoming when we spoke with … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mien

Word of the Day: November 7, 2023 Cockamamie adjective kah-kuh-MAY-mee What It Means Cockamamie is an adjective used to describe something ridiculous, silly, or incredible. // Instead of being honest, he came up with a cockamamie excuse about why he didn't turn in his assignment. See the entry > COCKAMAMIE In Context "... [Andy] Reid will invent strange new … Continue reading Word of the Day -Cockamamie