Word of the Day

Dithyramb (noun) dith-ee-ram A wild choral hymn of ancient Greece, especially one dedicated to Dionysus./…

Formalist (noun) for-mal-ist A person who adheres excessively to prescribed forms. (more…)

Blight (noun/verb) bl-ite A plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts,…

Taciturn (adj) tas-i-turn (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Late 18th…

Sibilant (adj) sib-il-ant Making or characterized by a hissing sound. Mid 17th century from Latin…

Askew (adj) as-kue Not in a straight or level position. Mid 16th century from a-‘on’…