adjective deserving notice; remarkable; notable.The old church building has many noteworthy features, such as the unique stained glass windows and the ornately carved pulpit.The speech was long but contained few noteworthy remarks.The…
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WOTD: bereaved
adjective a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative.The bereaved widow wore black.He was so bereaved that he spoke to no one for months. See the full entry
WOTD: grandeur
noun the quality of being majestic, splendid, or grand.They were awed by the grandeur of the Alps. See the full entry
WOTD: whimsy
noun an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively.Her designs are born out of whimsy rather than considerations of functionality. See the full entry
WOTD: zealot
noun a person who is excessively and often intolerantly zealous, esp. about a cause or religious faith; fanatic.Some of the zealots were willing to give their lives or even harm others in…