Word of the Day

Word of the Day : January 16, 2024 Bunkum noun BUNG-kum What It Means Bunkum is an old-fashioned and informal word that refers to foolish or insincere talk or ideas. // As usual, the politician let out a load of bunkum during his speech. See the entry > BUNKUM In Context "The German chemist’s interests also stretched to human nutrition. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bunkum

Word of the Day: January 15, 2024 Oneiric adjective oh-NYE-rik What It Means Oneiric is an adjective meaning "of or relating to dreams." // The paintings, filled with fantastical imagery conjured by the artist's imagination, have a compellingly oneiric quality. See the entry > ONEIRIC In Context "The poem operates by a kind of fairy logic: mesmerizing, oneiric, enchanted, with … Continue reading Word of the Day – Oneiric

Word of the Day : 12th January 2024 Elysian adjective ih-LIZH-un What It Means Something described as elysian is blissful or delightful in a way that evokes something otherworldly. Elysian is also used to mean "of or relating to Elysium"—that is, an eternal paradise for the souls of the heroic and pure in classical mythology. // They were motivated by the … Continue reading Word of the Day : – Elysian

Word of the Day : January 11, 2024 Mangle verb MANG-gul What It Means To mangle something is to ruin it due to carelessness or a lack of skill. Mangle can also mean “to injure or damage something or someone severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing.” // Half-remembering a joke from her favorite sitcom, Ally mangled the punch line, but … Continue reading Word of the Day – Mangle