Word of the Day : February 28, 2025 Cryptic adjective KRIP-tik What It Means Something described as cryptic has or seems to have a hidden meaning, or is difficult to understand. // The singer posted a cryptic message on her social media accounts, and fans raced to decipher it. See the entry > CRYPTIC In Context "When Neon … Continue reading Word of the Day : Cryptic
Word of the Day : Ignoramus
Word of the Day : February 26, 2025 Ignoramus noun ig-nuh-RAY-mus What It Means An ignoramus is an utterly ignorant or stupid person. // I can't believe they let an ignoramus like that run the company. See the entry > IGNORAMUS In Context "The alleged purpose of the [fee] increase was to discourage young people from taking courses … Continue reading Word of the Day : Ignoramus
Word of the Day : Superfluous
Word of the Day : February 25, 2025 Superfluous adjective soo-PER-floo-us What It Means Superfluous is a formal word used to describe things that exceed what is necessary or sufficient, or that are simply not needed. // Further discussion seems superfluous, given the thorough conversation we just had. See the entry > SUPERFLUOUS In Context “On the final … Continue reading Word of the Day : Superfluous
Word of the Day : Billet-doux
Word of the Day : Billet-doux Billet-doux What It Means A billet-doux is a love letter. The word's plural is billets-doux. // Since their relationship was long-distance, the couple thought it would be cute to send each other billets-doux on their anniversary. See the entry > BILLET-DOUX "... [Jon] Batiste creates splendid music—those of us with kids likely … Continue reading Word of the Day : Billet-doux
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