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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

Word of the Day : February 2, 2026 Prescience noun PRESH-ee-unss What It Means Prescience is a formal word used to refer to the ability to see or anticipate what will or might happen in the future. // He predicted the public's response to the proposed legislation with remarkable prescience. See the entry > PRESCIENCE in Context "... … Continue reading Word of the Day: Prescience