bon vivant
noun | bahn-vee-VAHNT
What It Means
A bon vivant is a sociable person who has cultivated and refined tastes especially with respect to food and drink.
She has become something of a bon vivant since moving to Paris, going out most nights and delighting in the city's many famous restaurants.
ORIGIN
bon (adj.)
French, literally "good" (adj.), from Latin bonus "good" (see bonus). It has crossed the Channel in phrases such as bon appétit, literally "good appetite" (1860); bon-ton "good style" (1744); bon mot (1735), etc. Compare boon, bonhomie.
WORDS
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loquacious
adjective | loh-KWAY-shus
What It Means
Someone described as loquacious might also be called wordy (prone to using more words than considered necessary when talking) or garrulous (tending to talking a lot).
She's the loquacious host of a weekly news podcast.
ORIGIN
1660s, a back-formation from loquacity, or else formed from stem of Latin loquax (genitive loquacis) "talkative," from loqui "to speak" (from PIE root *tolkw- "to speak") + -ous. Compare French loquace, Spanish locuaz. Related: Loquaciously; loquaciousness.
adjective | loh-KWAY-shus
What It Means
Someone described as loquacious might also be called wordy (prone to using more words than considered necessary when talking) or garrulous (tending to talking a lot).
She's the loquacious host of a weekly news podcast.
ORIGIN
1660s, a back-formation from loquacity, or else formed from stem of Latin loquax (genitive loquacis) "talkative," from loqui "to speak" (from PIE root *tolkw- "to speak") + -ous. Compare French loquace, Spanish locuaz. Related: Loquaciously; loquaciousness.
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forte
noun | FOR-tay
What It Means
Forte refers to something that a person does well, or in other words, a person’s strong point.
It was no surprise that she got accepted to the performing arts school; dancing was always her forte.
ORIGIN
Forte Name Meaning. Italian: from the personal name Forte, from Late Latin fortis ‘strong’ (see Fort) or from a short form of a medieval personal name formed with this element, as for example Fortebraccio (‘strong arm’).
noun | FOR-tay
What It Means
Forte refers to something that a person does well, or in other words, a person’s strong point.
It was no surprise that she got accepted to the performing arts school; dancing was always her forte.
ORIGIN
Forte Name Meaning. Italian: from the personal name Forte, from Late Latin fortis ‘strong’ (see Fort) or from a short form of a medieval personal name formed with this element, as for example Fortebraccio (‘strong arm’).
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outlandish
adjective | out-LAN-dish
What It Means
Outlandish describes things that are strikingly strange or unusual; in this use, it's a synonym of bizarre. Outlandish can also describe things, such as claims, rumors, and accusations, that go beyond reasonable limits or standards.
One of the author's greatest strengths is her ability to write outlandish characters whose quirks remain lodged in readers' minds long after they've finished the book.
When asked to back up his outlandish claims, the governor quickly changed the subject, all but admitting that he had no proof for his allegations.
ORIGIN
Old English utlendisc "of a foreign country, not native," from utland "foreign land," literally "outland" (see out- + land (n.)) + -ish. The original sense is archaic or obsolete. The meaning "unfamiliar, strange, odd, uncouth, bizarre" (such as the customs of foreigners may seem to natives) is attested from 1590s. Compare German ausländisch, Danish udenlandsk, etc. Old English utland also could mean "land lying beyond the limits of occupation or cultivation," a sense that survived into Modern English. Related: Outlandishly; outlandishness.
adjective | out-LAN-dish
What It Means
Outlandish describes things that are strikingly strange or unusual; in this use, it's a synonym of bizarre. Outlandish can also describe things, such as claims, rumors, and accusations, that go beyond reasonable limits or standards.
One of the author's greatest strengths is her ability to write outlandish characters whose quirks remain lodged in readers' minds long after they've finished the book.
When asked to back up his outlandish claims, the governor quickly changed the subject, all but admitting that he had no proof for his allegations.
ORIGIN
Old English utlendisc "of a foreign country, not native," from utland "foreign land," literally "outland" (see out- + land (n.)) + -ish. The original sense is archaic or obsolete. The meaning "unfamiliar, strange, odd, uncouth, bizarre" (such as the customs of foreigners may seem to natives) is attested from 1590s. Compare German ausländisch, Danish udenlandsk, etc. Old English utland also could mean "land lying beyond the limits of occupation or cultivation," a sense that survived into Modern English. Related: Outlandishly; outlandishness.
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A bit of a different take on WORDS
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salvo
noun | SAL-voh
What It Means
In military contexts, salvo refers to various actions involving discharge or release of bombs, rockets, artillery, etc., as well to the bombs or projectiles released in such an action. In general use, salvo is usually used to refer to a strong or sudden verbal attack, but it can also refer to a sudden occurrence of applause, laughter, etc., from many people.
The troops were driven back by a salvo of cannon fire.
The editorial's opening salvo was a list of grievances against the mayor's policies.
The conclusion of her performance was answered with a salvo of cheers and applause.
ORIGIN
1719, an alteration of salva (1590s) "simultaneous discharge of guns, intended as a salute," from Italian salva "salute, volley" (French salve, 16c., is from Italian), from Latin salve "hail!," literally "be in good health!," the usual Roman greeting. It was regarded as the imperative of salvere "to be in good health," but it is properly the vocative of salvus "healthy" (from PIE root *sol- "whole, well-kept").
The notion is of important visitors greeted with a volley of gunfire into the air; the word was applied afterward to any concentrated fire from a number of guns, originally artillery pieces (of firearms by 18c.). As a verb by 1839. The same noun in the Latin sense, via Medieval Latin, came into English in senses common 17c.-18c. but archaic now: "a saving clause or provision; a solution or explanation; an expedient," etc.
noun | SAL-voh
What It Means
In military contexts, salvo refers to various actions involving discharge or release of bombs, rockets, artillery, etc., as well to the bombs or projectiles released in such an action. In general use, salvo is usually used to refer to a strong or sudden verbal attack, but it can also refer to a sudden occurrence of applause, laughter, etc., from many people.
The troops were driven back by a salvo of cannon fire.
The editorial's opening salvo was a list of grievances against the mayor's policies.
The conclusion of her performance was answered with a salvo of cheers and applause.
ORIGIN
1719, an alteration of salva (1590s) "simultaneous discharge of guns, intended as a salute," from Italian salva "salute, volley" (French salve, 16c., is from Italian), from Latin salve "hail!," literally "be in good health!," the usual Roman greeting. It was regarded as the imperative of salvere "to be in good health," but it is properly the vocative of salvus "healthy" (from PIE root *sol- "whole, well-kept").
The notion is of important visitors greeted with a volley of gunfire into the air; the word was applied afterward to any concentrated fire from a number of guns, originally artillery pieces (of firearms by 18c.). As a verb by 1839. The same noun in the Latin sense, via Medieval Latin, came into English in senses common 17c.-18c. but archaic now: "a saving clause or provision; a solution or explanation; an expedient," etc.
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cogent
adjective | KOH-junt
What It Means
Cogent is a formal word that describes something that is very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe, in other words “convincing.”
At the town meeting, citizens presented many cogent arguments in support of building a new senior center.
ORIGIN
It is the hypothetical source of/evidence for its existence is provided by: Greek agein "to lead, guide, drive, carry off," agon "assembly, contest in the games," agōgos "leader," axios "worth, worthy, weighing as much;" Sanskrit ajati "drives," ajirah "moving, active;" Latin actus "a doing; a driving, impulse, a setting in motion; a part in a play;" agere "to set in motion, drive, drive forward," hence "to do, perform," agilis "nimble, quick;" Old Norse aka "to drive;" Middle Irish ag "battle."
adjective | KOH-junt
What It Means
Cogent is a formal word that describes something that is very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe, in other words “convincing.”
At the town meeting, citizens presented many cogent arguments in support of building a new senior center.
ORIGIN
It is the hypothetical source of/evidence for its existence is provided by: Greek agein "to lead, guide, drive, carry off," agon "assembly, contest in the games," agōgos "leader," axios "worth, worthy, weighing as much;" Sanskrit ajati "drives," ajirah "moving, active;" Latin actus "a doing; a driving, impulse, a setting in motion; a part in a play;" agere "to set in motion, drive, drive forward," hence "to do, perform," agilis "nimble, quick;" Old Norse aka "to drive;" Middle Irish ag "battle."
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homily
noun | HAH-muh-lee
What It Means
A homily is a usually short talk on a religious or moral topic. Homily may also refer to an inspirational catchphrase, or to a trite or stale remark.
The calendar features serene photographs captioned by inspirational proverbs and homilies.
We had to listen to another one of his homilies about the value of public service.
ORIGIN
late 14c., omelye, from Old French omelie "homily" (12c., Modern French homélie), from Church Latin homilia "a homily, sermon," from Greek homilia "conversation, discourse," used in New Testament Greek for "sermon," from homilos "an assembled crowd," from homou "together" (from PIE *somalo-, suffixed form of root *sem- (1) "one; as one, together with") + ile "troop, band, crowd" (cognate with Sanskrit melah "assembly," Latin miles "soldier"). Latinate form restored in English 16c. A collection of them is a homiliary (1844).
noun | HAH-muh-lee
What It Means
A homily is a usually short talk on a religious or moral topic. Homily may also refer to an inspirational catchphrase, or to a trite or stale remark.
The calendar features serene photographs captioned by inspirational proverbs and homilies.
We had to listen to another one of his homilies about the value of public service.
ORIGIN
late 14c., omelye, from Old French omelie "homily" (12c., Modern French homélie), from Church Latin homilia "a homily, sermon," from Greek homilia "conversation, discourse," used in New Testament Greek for "sermon," from homilos "an assembled crowd," from homou "together" (from PIE *somalo-, suffixed form of root *sem- (1) "one; as one, together with") + ile "troop, band, crowd" (cognate with Sanskrit melah "assembly," Latin miles "soldier"). Latinate form restored in English 16c. A collection of them is a homiliary (1844).
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glom
verb | GLAHM
What It Means
To glom is to take or get something. Glom is most often used in the phrase “glom on to” to refer to taking something for your own use, becoming strongly attached to or associated with someone or something, or becoming aware of something.
The book consists of a collection of humorous essays glommed from popular magazines.
That author is known for glomming on to other people's ideas as if they were his own.
Other business owners have not yet glommed onto the impact the new parking garage will have on the town.
ORIGIN
1907, glahm "grab, snatch, steal," American English underworld slang, from Scottish glaum (1715), apparently from Gaelic glam "to handle awkwardly, grab voraciously, devour." Sense of "look at, watch" (1945) apparently is derived from the same source. Related: Glommed; glomming.
verb | GLAHM
What It Means
To glom is to take or get something. Glom is most often used in the phrase “glom on to” to refer to taking something for your own use, becoming strongly attached to or associated with someone or something, or becoming aware of something.
The book consists of a collection of humorous essays glommed from popular magazines.
That author is known for glomming on to other people's ideas as if they were his own.
Other business owners have not yet glommed onto the impact the new parking garage will have on the town.
ORIGIN
1907, glahm "grab, snatch, steal," American English underworld slang, from Scottish glaum (1715), apparently from Gaelic glam "to handle awkwardly, grab voraciously, devour." Sense of "look at, watch" (1945) apparently is derived from the same source. Related: Glommed; glomming.
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dauntless
adjective | DAWNT-lus
What It Means
Someone or something described as dauntless is incapable of being intimidated or subdued, or in other words, fearless.
With dauntless persistence, the ship's crew navigated the vessel through the unexpected storm, escaping with minimal damage and no casualties.
ORIGIN
c. 1300, "to vanquish, subdue, conquer," from Old French danter, variant of donter (12c., Modern French dompter) "be afraid of, fear, doubt; control, restrain," from Latin domitare, frequentative of domare "to tame" (see tame (v.)). Sense of "to intimidate, subdue the courage of" is from late 15c. Related: Daunted; daunting.
adjective | DAWNT-lus
What It Means
Someone or something described as dauntless is incapable of being intimidated or subdued, or in other words, fearless.
With dauntless persistence, the ship's crew navigated the vessel through the unexpected storm, escaping with minimal damage and no casualties.
ORIGIN
c. 1300, "to vanquish, subdue, conquer," from Old French danter, variant of donter (12c., Modern French dompter) "be afraid of, fear, doubt; control, restrain," from Latin domitare, frequentative of domare "to tame" (see tame (v.)). Sense of "to intimidate, subdue the courage of" is from late 15c. Related: Daunted; daunting.
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Zamzawed (ˈzamˌzɒd)
Southwest England dialect [tea] having been left in the pot to stew
Examples:
Southwest England dialect [tea] having been left in the pot to stew
Examples:
- "If I keep the food warm in the oven any longer, it's going to be zamzawed."
- "Make sure to fill up before the party; she's notorious for zamzawed dishes."
- "I forgot to set the oven timer, and my cupcakes came out all zamzawed."
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Lived many years in SW England. Never heard it used ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!Udon Map wrote: ↑July 23, 2023, 11:18 pmZamzawed (ˈzamˌzɒd)
Southwest England dialect [tea] having been left in the pot to stew
Examples:
- "If I keep the food warm in the oven any longer, it's going to be zamzawed."
- "Make sure to fill up before the party; she's notorious for zamzawed dishes."
- "I forgot to set the oven timer, and my cupcakes came out all zamzawed."
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Kenspeckle
ADJECTIVE 1. Easily recognizable; conspicuous.
"When you come around the corner, our kenspeckle red mailbox is impossible to miss."
"The most kenspeckle items will be selected first."
"I want to pick out a kenspeckle name for the baby that can't be forgotten."
Scandinavian, mid-16th century
While the adjective "kenspeckle" is from Scottish dialect, it has Scandinavian and Norse roots. It's based on the Old Norse "kenna," meaning "know or perceive," and "spak," meaning "wise or wisdom." ...
ADJECTIVE 1. Easily recognizable; conspicuous.
"When you come around the corner, our kenspeckle red mailbox is impossible to miss."
"The most kenspeckle items will be selected first."
"I want to pick out a kenspeckle name for the baby that can't be forgotten."
Scandinavian, mid-16th century
While the adjective "kenspeckle" is from Scottish dialect, it has Scandinavian and Norse roots. It's based on the Old Norse "kenna," meaning "know or perceive," and "spak," meaning "wise or wisdom." ...
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zamzawed
/ (ˈzamˌzɒd) /
adjective
Southwest English dialect (of tea) having been left in the pot to stew
*Definition of 'zamzawed'
zamzawed
in British English
(ˈzamˌzɒd IPA Pronunciation Guide)
ADJECTIVE
Southwest England dialect
(of tea) having been left in the pot to stew
/ (ˈzamˌzɒd) /
adjective
Southwest English dialect (of tea) having been left in the pot to stew
*Definition of 'zamzawed'
zamzawed
in British English
(ˈzamˌzɒd IPA Pronunciation Guide)
ADJECTIVE
Southwest England dialect
(of tea) having been left in the pot to stew
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Semiquaver
NOUN 1. A sixteenth note.
"The flutes will come in with four measures of semiquavers after the break."
"If the semiquavers are too fast for you to play while you're learning the piece, we can slow down."
"After the last semiquaver of piano is when the vocals need to come in."
NOUN 1. A sixteenth note.
"The flutes will come in with four measures of semiquavers after the break."
"If the semiquavers are too fast for you to play while you're learning the piece, we can slow down."
"After the last semiquaver of piano is when the vocals need to come in."
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Hu·bris
/ˈ(h)yo͞obrəs/
noun
1.
excessive pride or self-confidence:
"the self-assured hubris among economists was shaken in the late 1980s"
▪
(in Greek tragedy) excessive pride toward or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.
Word Origin
Greek.
/ˈ(h)yo͞obrəs/
noun
1.
excessive pride or self-confidence:
"the self-assured hubris among economists was shaken in the late 1980s"
▪
(in Greek tragedy) excessive pride toward or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.
Word Origin
Greek.
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A new game "WORDLE"
New word everyday
How to play Wordle
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New word everyday
How to play Wordle
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And once you master Wordle, try Duotrigordle, -- you play 32 Wordle games simultaneously, with 37 guesses. A new set of words daily. I play every day.Doodoo wrote: ↑July 30, 2023, 4:38 pmA new game "WORDLE"
New word everyday
How to play Wordle
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https://duotrigordle.com/
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Susurrus
NOUN 1. Whispering, murmuring, or rustling.
"The susurrus of the afternoon shower is a soothing backdrop for reading."
"I listen to the susurrus of the audience before the curtain goes up every night."
"The forest may seem silent, but if you're still, you'll hear the susurrus of the creatures moving in the brush."
Latin, 1820s
In Latin, "susurrus" is the noun for "a whisper," and "susurrare" is the verb for "to murmur." In English, the noun is spelled as either "susurrus" or "susurration." ...
NOUN 1. Whispering, murmuring, or rustling.
"The susurrus of the afternoon shower is a soothing backdrop for reading."
"I listen to the susurrus of the audience before the curtain goes up every night."
"The forest may seem silent, but if you're still, you'll hear the susurrus of the creatures moving in the brush."
Latin, 1820s
In Latin, "susurrus" is the noun for "a whisper," and "susurrare" is the verb for "to murmur." In English, the noun is spelled as either "susurrus" or "susurration." ...