noun lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. Playing charades brought merriment to what had been a dull party. See the full entry
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WOTD: embrace
transitive verb 1. to clasp in one’s arms; hug.The returning soldier ran to his wife and embraced her. 2. to take up or accept readily.Scientists were reluctant to embrace the theory at…
WOTD: odyssey
noun 1. an extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest.He was finally home after his long and perilous odyssey. 2. (capitalized) the epic poem by the ancient Greek poet Homer recounting the…
WOTD: radiant
adjective 1. emitting heat or rays of light.These lamps are highly radiant, so be careful you don’t get a burn. 2. beaming with joy, happiness, or the like.She was radiant at her…
WOTD: marvel
noun a thing, person, or event that causes awe, admiration, or amazement.The Brooklyn Bridge was an engineering marvel of the time.He is a marvel of stamina. transitive verb to be filled with…