Word of the Day : February 12, 2025 Hagiography noun hag-ee-AH-gruh-fee What It Means Hagiography is biography that idealizes or idolizes a person and their life. // The book gives a good idea of his virtues without resorting to hagiography. See the entry > HAGIOGRAPHY In Context "The sisters’ show can sometimes feel like hagiography; there is little discussion of … Continue reading Word of the Day : Hagiography
Word of the Day : Secular
Word of the Day : January 13, 2025 Secular adjective SEK-yuh-ler What It Means Secular describes things that are not spiritual; that is, they relate more to the physical world than the spiritual world. The word also carries the closely related meaning of "not religious." // Each year, Ian directed his charitable giving toward secular concerns like affordable housing … Continue reading Word of the Day : Secular
Word of the Day: Chastise
Word of the Day : November 25, 2024 Chastise verb chass-TYZE What It Means To chastise someone is to criticize them harshly for doing something wrong. // The waiter was chastised for forgetting the customer’s order. See the entry > CHASTISE In Context “… what I’m saying is that we must acknowledge that hypocrisy exists all around … Continue reading Word of the Day: Chastise
Word of the Day : Numinous
Word of the Day : October 10, 2024 Numinous adjective NOO-muh-nus What It Means Numinous is a formal, often literary, word that typically describes things that have a mysterious or spiritual quality. It can also describe something holy or something that appeals to one's aesthetic sense. // We were overcome by the numinous atmosphere of the catacombs. // The … Continue reading Word of the Day : Numinous
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