Word of the Day
Definition: (noun) Bulkiness or largeness of body; fatness; portliness. Synonyms: stoutness. Usage: The corpulence of the adult pig astounded those who had never seen one before. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Of or suggestive of a wild animal. Synonyms: savage. Usage: The mugger's feral scowl was terrifying enough to make me empty my pockets without hesitation.
Definition: (noun) A central cohesive source of support and stability. Synonyms: backbone, keystone, mainstay, anchor. Usage: Reduced spending is the linchpin of their economic program.
Definition: (noun) Agitation resulting from active worry. Synonyms: fret, stew, swither, sweat. Usage: "I'm not going to get into a lather over this defeat," said the manager. Discuss
Definition: (adjective) Filled with melancholy and despondency. Synonyms: low-spirited, gloomy, dispirited, blue, depressed, grim. Usage: He walked through the door with a glum, downcast expression, and I knew without asking that the interview had not gone well.
Definition: (noun) A petty misdeed. Synonyms: peccadillo. Usage: He had awakened with a terrible headache and a sense of some hideous indiscretion.
Definition: (verb) Cause physical pain or suffering in. Synonyms: smite. Usage: My grandmother is afflicted with arthritis, and it makes it hard for her to get around. Discuss
Definition: (noun) Small, usually ornamental objects valued for their antiquity, rarity, originality, or sentimental associations. Synonyms: knickknackery, whatnot. Usage: The realtor recommended that I pack away some of my bric-a-brac before showing the apartment to potential buyers.
Definition: (verb) Make neat, smart, or trim. Synonyms: slick up, spiff up, spruce. Usage: I hope that my plan to titivate the restaurant will help draw more customers to our establishment when we reopen next month.
Definition: (adjective) Pleasing to the ear. Synonyms: mellifluous, honeyed, sweet. Usage: I turned on the record, closed my eyes, and allowed the dulcet tones of the cello to melt away the stress of my day. Discuss