intransitive verb 1. to praise something extravagantly; express enthusiasmThe customers raved over the chef’s talent.Everybody’s raving about the director’s new film. 2. to speak irrationally, without control; talk nonsense, as in delirium.His…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: fanciful
adjective 1. exhibiting use of the imagination; whimsical or imaginative. She wore a fanciful costume that turned her into a beautiful exotic bird. 2. distorted by the imagination; imaginary. No one believed…
WOTD: sanctuary
noun 1. a holy or sacred place, especially the holiest part of a place of worship.The priest prayed alone in the sanctuary before the service began. 2. a place that offers refuge…
WOTD: niche
noun 1. a crevice or recessed area, especially an ornamental one set in a wall to hold a statue, urn, or the like.That niche is the best place to display that bust…
WOTD: 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. Click here to go…