adjective lacking brilliance or vitality; dull.He’d been a lackluster student, but he shined as an actor.The orchestra gave a lackluster performance on Sunday. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: nostalgia
noun sentimental remembrance of or longing for people, places, possessions, or experiences of the past.Looking through his old letters and photographs filled him with nostalgia.Nostalgia is what brings many former students back…
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: nurture
transitive verb 1. to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing).She carefully nurtured her tiny plants.It was really our grandparents who nurtured us; our parents were unable…
WOTD: devote
transitive verb 1. to give (one’s time or attention) to a purpose.The volunteers devoted their time and energy to helping others.He regretted that he had devoted so little time to his children…