— Word of the Day
Daily Logolepsy.
In a world of business jargon, social slang and text speak, it’s easy to forget just how deeply expressive and beautiful the English language can be. Each day, our copywriters select a sadly neglected gem. One word. Absolutely free. Everyday. Drop these diamonds into conversation. Marvel at how you become infinitely more desirable to the opposite/same sex. Or your money back. You have our word.
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Dec 18th '18
Froideur
Froideur
Noun: Coolness or reserve between people.
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Dec 17th '18
Invective
Invective
Noun: abusive, insulting or highly critical language.
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Dec 16th '18
Phlegmatic
Phlegmatic
Adjective: having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
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Dec 15th '18
Bavardage
Bavardage
Noun [mass noun]: idle gossip.
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Dec 14th '18
Accidie
Accidie
Noun [mass noun]: boredom, apathy; spiritual or mental sloth.
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Dec 13th '18
Obtund
Obtund
Verb: dull the sensitivity of; blunt; deaden.
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Dec 12th '18
Dirigisme
Dirigisme
Noun: state control of economic and social matters.
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Dec 11th '18
Vilification
Vilification
Noun: abusively disparaging speech or writing.
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Dec 10th '18
Ersatz
Ersatz
Adjective: not real or genuine; (of a product) made or used as a substitute.
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Dec 9th '18
Lugubrious
Lugubrious
Adjective: looking or sounding sad and dismal.
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Dec 8th '18
Legerdemain
Legerdemain
Noun: skilful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks; deception; trickery.
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Dec 7th '18
Extempore
Extempore
Adjective & adverb: spoken or done without preparation.
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Dec 6th '18
Aplomb
Aplomb
Noun: self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.
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Dec 5th '18
Oppugn
Oppugn
Verb: question the truth or validity of.
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Dec 4th '18
Philippic
Philippic
Noun: a bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one.
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Dec 3rd '18
Sonsy
Sonsy
Adjective: having an attractive and healthy appearance.
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Dec 2nd '18
Deflagration
Deflagration
Noun: the action of heating a substance until it burns away rapidly.
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Dec 1st '18
Olfactory
Olfactory
Adjective: relating to the sense of smell.
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Nov 30th '18
Acme
Acme
Noun: the point at which something is at its best or most highly developed.
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Nov 29th '18
Disquisition
Disquisition
Noun: a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.
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Nov 28th '18
Abnegate
Abnegate
Verb: renounce or reject (something desired or valuable).
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Nov 27th '18
Upbraid
Upbraid
Verb: find fault with (someone); scold.
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Nov 26th '18
Gauche
Gauche
Adjective: unsophisticated and socially awkward.
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Nov 25th '18
Vituperative
Vituperative
Adjective: bitter and abusive.
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