The word for today is… comity (noun) – 1. An atmosphere of social harmony. 2. Comity of nations. The act of giving effect to the laws, executive acts, or legal decisions of one nation by another in recognition of the two nations’ mutual respect. 3. (Law) The principle by which a
The word for today is… antediluvian (adj) – 1. (Bible) Occurring or belonging to the era before the Flood. 2. Extremely old or old-fashioned. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : Before there was antediluvian, there were the Latin words ante (meaning “before”) and diluvium (meaning “flood”). In the 1600s, English speakers were
The word for today is… mucilaginous (adj) – 1. Resembling mucilage; moist and sticky. 2. Relating to, consisting of, or secreting mucilage. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : Early 15th century, “viscous, sticky; slimy and ropy,” from Medieval Latin muscilaginosus, from Late Latin mucilaginosus, from mucilago. If you enjoyed this BFD word
The word for today is… malodorous (adj) – Having a bad odour; foul. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : “Having a bad or offensive odour,” 1832, from mal- “bad” + odorous. If you enjoyed this BFD word of the day please consider sharing it with your friends.
The word for today is… gunk (noun) – A thick greasy substance. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : “Viscous substance,” 1949, American English, apparently from Gunk, trademark for a thick liquid soap patented 1932 by A.F. Curran Co. of Malden, Mass. If you enjoyed this BFD word of the day please
The word for today is… grift (noun) – 1. Money made dishonestly, as in a swindle. 2. A swindle or confidence game. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : 1906 as a noun; 1915 as a verb, U.S. underworld slang, perhaps a corruption of graft. If you enjoyed this BFD word of
Matthew Jordan Penn State Since the start of the pandemic, the film industry has been in free fall. As deaths have continued to climb, so have studio losses, with crowded theaters – once a source of collective entertainment and escapism – now seen as petri dishes for the virus. Familiar blockbuster franchises
The word for today is… ubiquitous (adj) – Being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time; omnipresent. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : Ubiquitous comes to us from the noun ubiquity, meaning “presence everywhere or in many places simultaneously.” Both words are ultimately derived from the Latin word for “everywhere,
Martyn Bennett Nottingham Trent University The prospect of a Christmas without large-scale celebrations is preying on minds. After the widespread cancellation of pantomimes, festive light “switch-ons” and other community activities, it seems likely that 2020’s festivities will be much more intimate affairs, potentially with households banned from mixing indoors.
The word for today is… translucent (adj) – Transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to prevent perception of distinct images. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : Look closely and you will see the same group of three letters in translucent and elucidate, letting the family relationship between the two words shine through.
Freya Higgins-Desbiolles University of South Australia Holidays are a time of high stress. Despite the delight of not having to work for several days or even weeks, holidays come with pressures. These can include catching up with family, giving gifts, consuming to keep the economy buoyant, and having enough fun
Alasdair Macintyre Australian Catholic University Review: The Motorcycle — Art, Design, Desire at Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art Motorcycles are such a guy thing, right? Think Steve McQueen in The Great Escape, Arthur Fonzarelli in television’s Happy Days and Daniel Craig’s James Bond. All blokes, exuding controlled coolness,
Nicholas Joyce University of South Florida Every holiday season, families and friends convene to share affection, kindness and experience. In the ideal holiday atmosphere, one often depicted in commercials and media, such get-togethers are places of warmth, appreciation and general happiness. If you find yourself in such a family, count
Rachel Croson Michigan State University I’m having an amazing holiday season. Each year it seems our travel gets more and more out of control. Between the multiple holidays, family we need to visit distributed all around the country and the rounds of parties for work and with friends, it’
Chris Bryant University of Bath Cultured meat made from animal cells without animal slaughter has been approved for sale for the first time. The approval, granted by the Singapore Food Agency to US food company Eat Just for their cultured “chicken bites”, is a watershed moment for the future of
The word for today is… sinuous (adj) – 1. Characterised by many curves or turns. 2. Characterised by supple and lithe movements. 3. Sinuate: a sinuous leaf. Source : The Free Dictionary Etymology : Although it probably makes you think more of snakes than head colds, sinuous is etymologically more like sinus than
