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Word of the Day : June 12, 2026 Blandishment noun BLAN-dish-munt What It Means Blandishments are nice things that you say or do to convince someone to do something. Blandishment is usually used in the plural form. // Despite the many blandishments of the dressing room attendant, we were resolved not to overspend at the fashion boutique. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day: Blandishment

Word of the Day : June 11, 2026 Saturnine adjective SAT-er-nyne What It Means Saturnine is a literary word that typically describes people who are glum and grumpy, or things that suggest or express gloom. It can also mean “slow to act or change.” // A walk in the sunshine can improve your mood significantly, raising the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Saturnine

Word of the Day : June 10, 2026 Foible noun FOY-bul What It Means Foibles are minor flaws or shortcomings in someone's character or behavior. In fencing, foible refers to the weakest part of a sword's blade, between the middle and point. // You have to be able to laugh at your own foibles. See the entry > FOIBLE … Continue reading Word of the Day : Foible

Word of the Day :  June 9, 2026 Deleterious adjective del-uh-TEER-ee-us What It Means Deleterious is a word used in formal speech and writing to describe something that is damaging or harmful, usually in a subtle or unexpected way. // Though effective at keeping pests away from plants, the spray is no longer used because of its deleterious effects … Continue reading Word of the Day: Deleterious