Word of the Day : December 17, 2024 Lexical adjective LEK-sih-kul What It Means To describe something as lexical is to say that it is related to words or vocabulary. // A dictionary provides lexical information—it tells you what the word "cat" means, not all there is to know about cats. See the entry > LEXICAL In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day : Lexical
Word of the Day : Hoity-toity
Word of the Day : December 4, 2024 Hoity-toity adjective hoy-tee-TOY-tee What It Means Someone or something described as hoity-toity may also be called snooty or pretentious; hoity-toity people appear to think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people, and hoity-toity places and things seem to be made for those same people. … Continue reading Word of the Day : Hoity-toity
Word of the Day – Cachet
Word of the Day : November 15, 2024 Cachet noun ka-SHAY What It Means Cachet is used as a synonym of prestige to refer to the respect and admiration someone or something receives for being successful or important. It can also be used to refer to a characteristic feature or quality that confers such prestige. // His research in … Continue reading Word of the Day – Cachet
Word of the Day – Gossamer
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
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