adjective lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward.He thought himself ungainly and feared being pressed into dancing. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: havoc
noun 1. ruin or devastation.The storm wreaked havoc on the cottages along the shore. 2. chaos.The widespread power failure, which took out all the traffic signals, created havoc with the rush-hour traffic….
WOTD: illustrious
adjective highly renowned; celebrated; glorious.He didn’t dare follow in the footsteps of his illustrious father, as he was sure he would never measure up.Her illustrious career as a judge is detailed in…
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…
WOTD: wasteland
noun 1. land that is barren or unsuitable for vegetation.Trees do not grow on the tundra, but it is far from being a wasteland as it is abundant with lichen, mosses, and…