Word of the Day : January 20, 2026 Quiddity noun KWID-uh-tee What It Means Quiddity refers to the essence of a thing—that is, whatever makes something the type of thing that it is. Quiddity can also refer to a small and usually trivial complaint or criticism, or to a quirk or eccentricity in someone's behavior. // The novelist’s genius was her … Continue reading Word of the Day: Quiddity
Word of the Day: Ephemeral
Word of the Day : January 19, 2026 Ephemeral adjective ih-FEM-uh-rul What It Means Something described as ephemeral lasts only for a very short time. // The performance was not recorded, a fact that made its ephemeral nature all the more poignant. See the entry > EPHEMERAL In Context "Like most garden moments, fresh holiday wreaths are ephemeral. Having … Continue reading Word of the Day: Ephemeral
Word of the Day: Vendetta
Word of the Day : January 16, 2026 Vendetta noun ven-DET-uh What It Means Vendetta refers to an active and mutual hatred between two families or groups, also known as a blood feud. It can also refer to an often prolonged series of retaliatory, vengeful, or hostile acts, or to a commitment to carrying out such acts. // … Continue reading Word of the Day: Vendetta
Word of the Day: Cloying
Word of the Day : Cloying Cloying adjective KLOY-ing What It Means loying is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too sweet, pleasant, or sentimental. // She finds most romantic comedies cloying and predictable. See the entry > CLOYING In Context “Images of her came to me often, as did snatches of songs in her repertoire, which she … Continue reading Word of the Day: Cloying
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