noun liveliness, happiness, or gaiety.He was full of cheer that morning, having just received some very good news from his doctor. See the full entry
Word of the Day
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WOTD: festivity
noun joyous celebration, or an occasion of feasting and celebration; festival.There is always a lot of festivity in our house at holiday times.The city council is planning a large festivity for the…
WOTD: locale
noun a place, esp. as the setting of some event.The couple chose a picturesque locale in the mountains for their wedding.Southeastern Turkey is the locale of a famous archaeological discovery. See the…
WOTD: contemplate
transitive verb to look at long and thoughtfully.She contemplated each sculpture in turn. intransitive verb to think deeply; ponder; meditate.He needed time to contemplate before making a decision. See the full entry
WOTD: dwell
intransitive verb to be or remain in a given condition.She dwells in constant fear of the future. See the full entry