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Word of the Day -Ruritanian

By January 20, 2024Word of the Day

Ruritanian (adj)

roo-rit-ay-nee-un

involving adventure, romance, and intrigue.

From the fictional country Ruritania in novels by Anthony Hope.

Example sentences

“His ruritanian disposition meant adventure was never far away.”

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