Word of the Day : Loath adjectiveLOHTH What It Means A person who is loath to do something is unwilling or reluctant to do that thing. // Proud of the company he had built, Henry was loath to admit that it was time to think about retiring. See the entry LOATH in Context “On these runs, I … Continue reading Word of the Day : Loath
Word of the Day : Arboreal
Word of the Day : April 24, 2026 adjective ahr-BOR-ee-ul What It Means Arboreal is a formal and literary word used to describe something that relates to trees. It is also used in technical contexts to mean "living in or often found in trees," as in "arboreal primates." // Despite weekly hikes on the same trail, she … Continue reading Word of the Day : Arboreal
Word of the Day: Eureka
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
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