Word Of The Day

Fulgent

Fulgent is a formal, often poetic word used to describe something that is dazzlingly bright. It is a synonym for radiant.

// After a long, drizzly morning, a fulgent sun finally peeked out from behind the clouds.



Flavescent

yellowish



Ambigram

An ambigram is an image of a written word or phrase that is intended or able to be oriented in either of two ways for viewing or reading.

// Angel started taking calligraphy classes to learn how to create ambigrams and other fun designs that can be read both upside down and right side up.



Lickerish

eager to consume delicious foods



Eschew

To eschew something is to avoid it, especially because you do not think it is right, proper, or practical.

// Their teacher was known as a Luddite because he eschewed the use of smartphones and tablets in the classroom.



Complaisant

Someone described as complaisant is willing or eager to please other people, or is easily convinced to do what other people want.

// Derek was a complaisant boy, always happy to oblige whenever his mother or father asked him to run an errand.

// She was too complaisant to say no to her sister's demands.



Hardihood

boldness or daring; courage



Diurnal

active by day, as certain birds and insects



Cornucopia

an abundant, overflowing supply



Guttural

A guttural sound—such as speech, laughter, or a grunt—is formed or pronounced in the throat.

// Her friends always found her deep, guttural laugh to be highly contagious.