Word of the Day : January 29, 2025 Facetious adjective fuh-SEE-shuss What It Means Facetious is used to describe something, such as a remark or behavior, that is meant to be humorous or funny but is sometimes instead annoying, silly, or improper. It can also be used to describe someone who is joking, often implying that they … Continue reading Word of the Day : Facetious
Word of the Day : Sward
Word of the Day : January 28, 2025 Sward noun SWORD What It Means Sward is a literary word that refers to an area of land covered with grass. // The hikers emerged from the forest to find a green sward stretching out before them, and dotted with yellow and purple flowers. See the entry > SWARD In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day : Sward
Word of the Day : Edify
Word of the Day : January 27, 2025 Edify verb ED-uh-fye What It Means To edify someone is to teach them in a way that improves their mind or character. // The commencement speaker hoped that her words would edify the graduates, and give them hope and encouragement. See the entry > EDIFY In Context "You might be … Continue reading Word of the Day : Edify
Word of the Day : Divers
Word of the Day : January 24, 2025 Divers adjective DYE-verz What It Means Divers is an adjective meaning "numbering more than one." // The tri-county fair offers divers amusements for the whole family. See the entry > DIVERS In Context "'These prizes reflect the diversity of this year's edition,' NIFFF [Neuchatel Int’l Fantastic Film Festival] artistic director Pierre-Yves Walder … Continue reading Word of the Day : Divers
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