Word of the Day : October 4, 2024 Gossamer adjective GAH-suh-mer What It Means Something described as gossamer—such as a butterfly wing or a thin fabric—is very light or delicate. // Except for a few gossamer clouds, the sky was clear and blue. See the entry > GOSSAMER In Context "At the bookstore, the crowd was largely made … Continue reading Word of the Day – Gossamer
Word of the Day – Dally
Word of the Day : September 17, 2024 Dally verb DAL-ee What It Means The word dally has a number of meanings. To dally can be to physically linger or dawdle, or to waste time. Dally may also mean "to act playfully," especially in a romantic sense, or "to deal with something lightly or in a way that is not serious." … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dally
Word of the Day – Rebuff
Word of the Day : June 14, 2024 Rebuff verb rih-BUFF What It Means To rebuff something, such as an offer or suggestion, is to reject or criticize it sharply. One can also rebuff a person by rudely rejecting or refusing them.// When their request was immediately rebuffed by upper management, the staff was left frustrated yet also … Continue reading Word of the Day – Rebuff
Word of the Day – Panoply
Word of the Day : May 23, 2024 Panoply noun PAN-uh-plee What It Means Panoply is a formal word that refers to a group or collection that is impressive either because of its size or because it includes so many different kinds of people or things. // The new website offers shoppers a panoply of snack foods, soft drinks, … Continue reading Word of the Day – Panoply
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