Today's Word of the Day
Amorous
Amorous adj. Showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire. “She did not appreciate his amorous advances.”
Maniacal
Maniacal adj. Characterized by excessive enthusiasm or excitement. “A maniacal grin on his face.”
Sartorial
Sartorial adj. Of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress. “Sartorial taste; “Sartorial elegance.”
Circumspect
Circumspect adj Wary and unwilling to take risks. “His circumspect approach to investing.”
Apocryphal
Apocryphal adj. Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. “Apocryphal stories dating from Hollywood’s golden age.”
Coltish
Coltish adj. Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behavior. Playful, not trained or disciplined. “Coltish horseplay to celebrate their graduation.”
Glower
Glower v. Have an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl. “The librarian glowered at her for talking too loud.”
Misogynous
Misogynous; Misogyny; Misogynistic adj. Of or characterized by a hatred of women. “Police believe it was a misogynous assault.”
Luddite
Luddite n. A person opposed to increased industrialization or new technology, and is often someone who is incompetent when using new technology. “He was a luddite that preferred his typewriter over a computer.”
Conflate
Conflate v. Combine two or more texts, ideas, etc. into one. “Their ideas were conflated in ways that were not helpful.”
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