A Fascinating Word of the Day

[sbella02]

I'm a fan of the little game threads we have on here, so I'd like to start one myself.

I've always been fascinated by language and I love reading and writing. I also love expanding my vocabulary with words I've never heard of, so I'd like everyone to share one of their favourite words! It could be a long word, an old word, an interesting word... just a word that you've heard that you like, and its meaning. 

I'll start with the word INDIGNANT, which is essentially used to describe a feeling or display of frustration towards perceived mistreatment and injustice. It's similar to "disgruntled" or "discontent", but with the added element of motivation for changing unfair treatment. For example, an indignant letter can be written to HR, or a child can become indignant if they're asked to do chores. 

What's your word?

[sbella02]

Fiddlesticks! Such a fun word, I love it!

Today, mine is "Egregious" - which means outstandingly bad, shocking, appalling... the list of synonyms goes on.

[ABC01]

magnanimous 

as in noble

having, characterised by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature.

I always told my cat he had magnanimous whiskers. Because they were abundant and very handsomely spanned.

 I have also come to learn it does have other meanings.

ABC01

[Croix]

Dear ABC1 (with a wave to Sbella02)~

You might easily be talking about Sumo Cat who has an equally fine set of whiskers, almost a  real life doppelgänger.

Croix

[ABC01]

Dear Croix,

Sumo Cat sounds divine. And I love how you kept updating their throne to complement their magnanimous-ness. And twice at that. I love a robust cat.

ABC01

[sbella02]

Magnanimous is such a beautiful word, I feel like it rolls off the tongue quite well!