adjective having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature.Donating the priceless statue to the museum was a magnanimous act on the part of the private collector.It was magnanimous of you to…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
allot
transitive verb to designate (an amount) to be used or given out.We allotted only two days to complete the job, so we had to work at top speed.Each guest is allotted one…
conserve
transitive verb to keep safe from loss, destruction, or waste.By these efforts, we hope to conserve our supply of strategic metals. See the full entry
seedy
adjective unkempt or shabby.The seedy old man needed a wash and a shave. See the full entry
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…