Word of the Day: September 21, 2026 Elegiac adjectiveel-uh-JYE-ak What It Means legiac means “of, relating to, or comprising an elegy," an elegy being a sorrowful poem or song, and especially one that expresses sorrow for someone who is dead. Elegiac often describes a poem, song, piece of writing, etc. that mourns something now past. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Elegiac
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 : Insouciance
Word of the Day :April 30, 2025 Insouciance noun in-SOO-see-unss What It Means Insouciance is a formal word that refers to a feeling of carefree unconcern. It can also be understood as a word for the relaxed and calm state of a person who is not worried about anything. // The young actor charmed interviewers with his … Continue reading Word of the Day : Insouciance
Word of the Day: Askew
Word of the Day : March 5, 2025 Askew adjective uh-SKYOO What It Means Askew means “not straight” or “at an angle,” and can be used as both an adjective and an adverb. // The picture on the cabin wall was slightly askew. // The picture was hung askew on the cabin wall. See the entry > ASKEW In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day: Askew
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