Nov
17
Eclectic
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When I was a teenager the mother of one of my friends said I was “an eclectic.” I knew what the word meant as an adjective but had never heard it used in that (unusual) way. I have long considered that one of the best compliments I’ve ever received.
Patrick S. Rogers
New York City
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Jun
4
It’s shocking, outrageous and conspicuously bad. Well, the word isn’t, but what it describes is. I love the ‘ous’-ness of the word. And the middle two syllables that sound like a heavy metal object being dragged, screeching along a concrete floor. And my wife told me she heard of a book called I Always Look up the Word “Egregious”. And it just tastes good on the tongue.
Avi
Toronto
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Mar
8
When I hear the word, I just imagine bolts of lightning striking the sky. It is such an energetic word that is totally filled with life. And then, in a flash, it’s all gone.
Amy
Kansas City
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Apr
17
Eyeballing
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It’s amusing that you can turn most nouns into verbs in English. I like this one especially in contexts, where it’s opposed to having the computer check something.
Andras Mueller
Leipzig, Germany
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Apr
17
Extraneous
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It is a really awesome way of saying “extra” or “irrelevant.” Plus it is just incredibly fun to say, and most people actually don’t know what it means – but they think they should know, so they go along with it.
Stephanie
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Apr
17
Look at it! It’s elucidate! How much more awesome can you get than that? No more, that’s how much!
Andy
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Apr
4
It starts so softly. It fits frequently in phrases. Nearly no one knows it. However, it’s not my favorite anymore.
John
Pacific Northwest
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Mar
2
Effervescent
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A woman with a lively, sparkling personality with – is that a glass of champagne in her hand? Can’t you just feel the bubbles tickling your tongue? Ahh, say it slowly … effervescent.
Mae
Northwestern Ontario, Canada
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Mar
1
Flexanimous
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Most online dictionaries give the definition as “having the ability, or power, to change the mind,” but I like a more literal interpretation: “mind bending” (flex + animus).
Rick
Chicago
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Feb
9
Epitome
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Not only is it fun to say, it’s a compliment of the highest form.
Jillie
Erie, Pennsylvania
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