Word of the Day : March 20, 2026 Eureka adjective yoo-REE-kuh What It Means As an interjection, eureka is used to express excitement when a discovery has been made. When used as an adjective, eureka describes something (typically a moment) that is characterized by a usually sudden triumphant discovery. // After years of trying to piece together a concrete business idea, I had … Continue reading Word of the Day: Eureka
Word of the Day : Besotted
Word of the Day : March 11, 2026 Besotted adjective bih-SAH-tud What It Means Someone described as besotted is so in love that they are unable to think clearly; they are utterly infatuated. Besotted can also be used as a synonym of drunk. // The opening scene of the movie follows a besotted couple at a party, the camera’s focus emphasizing … Continue reading Word of the Day : Besotted
Word of the Day: Cloying
Word of the Day : Cloying Cloying adjective KLOY-ing What It Means loying is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too sweet, pleasant, or sentimental. // She finds most romantic comedies cloying and predictable. See the entry > CLOYING In Context “Images of her came to me often, as did snatches of songs in her repertoire, which she … Continue reading Word of the Day: Cloying
Word of the Day: Gauche
Word of the Day : November 20, 2025 Gauche adjective GOHSH What It Means Gauche describes someone or something having or showing a lack of awareness about the proper way to behave. When describing a person or a behavior, gauche can mean “socially awkward” or “tactless”; when describing an object (such as a product with a vulgar image or … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gauche
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