Word Of The Day

Brusque

abrupt in manner; blunt



Brogue

A brogue is a low shoe, usually made of leather, that is decorated with small holes along the sides at the toe, and that usually features a wing tip.

// Even though his brogues are scuffed and old, Dad prefers them to his new loafers.



Addle

to make or become confused



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