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A Weird Word a Day Keeps Repetition Away
but they’re not every day okay they’re few and far between • so if you have a word feel free to submit it • idk why I'm telling you this but main @showing0resultsforsanity for nonsensical shenanigans
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Frenetic
[ fri-net-ik ]
Adjective
1. Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
2. Marked by frenzied activity or excitement
Synonyms
(def. 1)
Hectic
Chaotic
Wild
(def. 2)
Frantic
Manic
Obsessive
Origin
Late 14th century; from Middle French "frénétique," from Latin "phreneticus," from Greek "phrenetikos," from "phren," meaning mind, heart, or midriff.
Example
The frenetic pace of the city can be overwhelming for some visitors.
Related Forms
Frenetically (adv.), Freneticism (noun)
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Florilegium
[ floh-ri-lee-jee-uhm, -leh ]
Noun
1. A collection or anthology of literary extracts or pieces
2. A selection of flowers; a garden or gathering of flowers
Synonyms
(def. 1)
Anthology
Compilation
Miscellany
(def. 2)
Garland
Bouquet
Origin
Late 16th century; from Latin "florilegium," from "flos" (genitive "floris"), meaning flower, and "legere," meaning to gather.
Example
The library displayed a florilegium of classic literature, showcasing excerpts from various renowned authors.
Related Forms
Florilegial (adj.), Florilegist (noun)
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Erudite
[ er-yoo-dahyt, er-oo- ]
Adjective
1. Having or showing great knowledge or learning
Synonyms
Learned
Knowledgeable
Scholarly
Wise
Educated
Origin
Early 15th century; from Latin "eruditus," past participle of "erudire," meaning to instruct, enlighten.
Example
The professor delivered an erudite lecture on the history of philosophy.
Related Forms
Eruditely (adv.), Erudition (noun)
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Splenetic
[ spli-ne-tik ]
Adjective
1. Bad-tempered
2. Of, relating to, or affecting the spleen
Synonyms (def. 1)
Irritable
Malicious
Grumpy
Testy
Peevish
Irascible
Origin
Late 16th century; from Latin "spleneticus," from Greek "splēnētikos," from "splēn," meaning spleen.
Example
His splenetic response to criticism only escalated the argument.
Related Forms
Splenetically (adv.), Spleneticness (noun)
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Bucolic
[ byoo-kol-ik ]
Adjective
1. Relating to the pleasant or charming aspects of the countryside and rural life
Noun
2. A pastoral poem
Synonyms (def. 1)
Rural
Pastoral
Rustic
Countryside
Idyllic
Origin
Early 16th century; from Greek "boukolikos," earlier "boukolos," meaning herdsman.
Example
The painting depicted a bucolic scene with rolling hills, grazing sheep, and a peaceful farmhouse.
Related Forms
Bucolically (adv.), Bucolicity (noun)
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Temerarious
[ tem-uh-rer-ee-uhs ]
Adjective
1. Recklessly daring; rash and fearless in a way that may be considered foolish.
2. Marked by or resulting from unthinking boldness.
Synonyms (def. 1)
Audacious
Daring
Foolhardy
Reckless
Adventurous
Origin
Early 17th century; from Latin "temerarius;" from "temere," meaning by chance.
Example
His temerarious attempt to climb the mountain without proper gear was met with concern from fellow hikers.
Related Forms
Temerariously (adv.), Temerariousness (noun)
#word of the day#daily weird word#weird adjectives#do you think the word should be italisized or bolded in the example? plz respond🛰️#temerarious
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Captious
[ kap-shuhs ]
Adjective
1. Tending to find fault or raise petty objections; critical in a negative and nitpicking way.
2. Intended to entrap or confuse, often through tricky questioning.
Synonyms (def. 1)
Faultfinding
Hypercritical
Carping
Censorious
Quibbling
Origin
Early 17th century; from Latin "captiosus;" from "captio," meaning a taking.
Example
His captious remarks about the presentation overshadowed the positive aspects.
Related Forms
Captiously (adv.), Captiousness (noun)
#word of the day#daily weird word#weird adjectives#cool adjectives#makes me think of the jabberwalk#that's how you spell that right#the og in the poem is 'fraptious' btw to avoid any confusion#captious
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Circuitous
[ sihr-kyoo-ih-tuhs ]
Adjective
1. Being or taking a longer, indirect route or path
2. Not being forthright or direct in language or action
Synonyms
(def. 1)
Indirect
Winding
Meandering
(def. 2)
Devious
Roundabout
Origin
Late 15th century; from Latin "circuitus," past participle of "circuire," meaning to go around.
Example
The hiker took a circuitous route through the dense forest to reach the hidden waterfall.
Related Forms
Circuitously (adv.), Circuitousness (noun)
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Limpidity
[ lim-pid-ih-tee, -uh-tee ]
Noun
1. The quality of being clear, transparent, or easily understood
2. Clarity of thought or expression
Synonyms
(def. 1)
Clarity
Transparency
Clearness
(def. 2)
Lucidity
Serenity
Calmness
Origin
Early 17th century; from Latin "limpidus," meaning clear.
Example
The limpidity of the mountain stream allowed us to see the rocks beneath the water.
Related Forms
Limpid (adj.), Limpidly (adv.)
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Apocryphal
[ uh-pok-ruh-fuhl ]
Adjective
1. Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
2. Of or pertaining to the Apocrypha
Synonyms (def. 1)
Unverified
Fictitious
Spurious
Dubious
Questionable
Origin
Late 16th century; from Greek "apokruphos," meaning hidden.
Example
The story of the mysterious creature was considered apocryphal, lacking concrete evidence.
Related Forms
Apocryphally (adv.), Apocrypha (noun)
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Bellicose
[ bel-i-kohs ]
Adjective
1. Inclined or eager to fight
Synonyms
Aggressive
Belligerent
Hostile
Combative
Pugnacious
Origin
Early 17th century; from Latin "bellicosus," from "bellum," meaning war.
Example
The bellicose rhetoric from both nations heightened tensions in the region.
Related Forms
Bellicosely (adv.), Bellicosity (noun)
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[ per-uh-kloh-zih-thi-run ]
No song nor poetry can convey tragedy like a cat who wants through a door
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You know what I hate? Like what I really abhor? Is when I go to look up a word I don't know and the definition is just the same word in a different form like "irritate: to cause irritation" oH WeLl ThANk YoU tHAt CLeArS EVeRyTHiNg uP, i UnDeRsTaNd nOw
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Lifetime English speaker here... in compound words, are there multiple stressed syllables or just one? It is keeping me awake a bit. Also, I feel I use ‘...’ too much and/or improperly. I also want to know how to use that correctly... - Ominously Anonymously Anomalous Anonymous Entity
OH MY GOD IM SO SORRY I NEVER SAW THIS!!! I NEVER GET ASKS
1. Compound words in English usually maintain the enunciations of each component, although the first part is usually stressed a little more than the rest. With the word "sunflower", for example, you would still pronounce the word "flower" normally, but would add a little more stress to "sun", like you were saying "it's not just any flower, it's a sunflower". Does that make sense?
2. Fun fact, "..." (or rather, the pause which it indicates) is called an ellipsis! An ellipsis is an omission of words that indicates when attention fades or the rest of something is implied. When used in quotes, it indicates where words irrelevant to the message have been omitted. You can also use an ellipsis to indicate certain moods, like dejection, displeasure, befuddlement, contemplation... (see what I did there?) It's quite a versatile trio of dots, so honestly, I doubt you're over- or mis- using it.
Please note that I am not a professional linguist! I'm just a dork who loves words! I hope this helped tho🖤
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