Today's Word of the Day
Ethereal
Ethereal adj. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; intangible. “Her fragrance lingered in the room, an ethereal reminder of her presence.” 2. Highly refined; delicate. “Ethereal beauty.”
Avuncular
Avuncular adj. Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person. “An avuncular manner.” Of or relating to an uncle.
Licentious
Licentious adj. Promiscuous and unprincipled. Lacking moral discipline. “The judge treated her in a most licentious manner.”
Eviscerate
Eviscerate v. Deprive or take away (something) of its essential content. “The compromise eviscerated the proposed agreement.”
Abate
Abate v. To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen. “The wind finally abated.”
Futile
Futile adj. Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. “All of his attempts to rectify the situation proved futile.”
Ingratiate
Ingratiate tr.v. Bring oneself into favor or good graces of another, especially by deliberate effort. “She soon ingratiated herself with her new boss.”
Titular
Titular adj. Relating to or constituting a title. “The titular head of the business.”
Histrionic
Histrionic adj. Overly theatrical or dramatic. n. Exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention. “His histrionic reaction disrupted the meeting.”
Sagacious
Sagacious adj. Shrewd; showing keen mental discernment and good judgment. “A sagacious remark.”
Apoplectic
Apoplectic adj. Overcome with anger; extremely indignant. “He showed apoplectic rage.”
Serendipity
Serendipity; Serendipitous n. The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident. “A fortunate stroke of serendipity.”
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