arrant adjective definition: complete; unmitigated; downright.example: He is an arrant flirt who tries to win over women right in front of their husbands. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: haberdashery
haberdashery noundefinition 1: a shop that sells men’s clothing and furnishings.definition 2: the goods sold in such a shop. See the full entry Quotation: “And where will I find a haberdashery?”“A what?…
WOTD: poetaster
poetaster noundefinition: an untalented or inept poet. Quotation: “Not only are a reader’s views frequently clarified by setting a poetaster beside a poet as a foil, but poets themselves have clarified their…
WOTD: adamantine
adamantine adjective definition 1: made of, resembling, or having the hardness of adamant*.definition 2: firmly decided or fixed; unyielding; adamant.example: It is useless to plead with someone known for his adamantine will….
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…