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Word of the Day : February 6, 2026 Sartorial adjective sahr-TOR-ee-ul What It Means artorial broadly means “of or relating to clothes,” but it often more specifically means “of or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes.” // This particular English teacher is known both for engaging students deeply in literature and for her eccentric sartorial tastes. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Sartorial

Word of the Day : February 5, 2026 Adulation noun aj-uh-LAY-shun What it Means dulation refers to extreme or excessive admiration, flattery, or praise. // The triumphant players were greeted with shouts of adulation. See the entry > ADULATION In Context “Curators focus on the sunnier side of Elvis's tragic story, yet Graceland still provides an intimate glimpse … Continue reading Word of the Day : Adulation

Word of the Day : February 4, 2026 Diaphanous adjective dye-AF-uh-nus What It Means Diaphanous is a formal word used to describe fabric of a texture so fine that one can see through it. Diaphanous is also sometimes used figuratively to describe something characterized by extreme delicacy of form. // The bride looked radiant in her floor-length gown and diaphanous veil. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Diaphanous

Word of the Day : February 3, 2026  Hornswoggle verb HORN-swah-gul What It Means To hornswoggle someone is to trick or deceive them. // I think we were hornswoggled by that magician. See the entry > HORNSWOGGLE in Context "Netflix users have been warned to look out for an insidious, AI-powered email scam that looks nearly indistinguishable from … Continue reading Word of the Day: Hornswoggle