Word of the Day
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
SAP-uh-ruhs
adjective
Saporous is an adjective meaning full of flavor, tasty, or having a distinct, often pleasant, taste. It describes foods that are savory or rich in flavor.
From Latin saporus (“that relishes well, savory”), from sapor (“taste”).
lat-IB-yuh-layt
Latibulate is an archaic 17th-century verb meaning to hide, take refuge, or withdraw into a secluded, quiet space to escape from external pressures, stress, or to find comfort. Derived from the Latin latibulum (hiding place), it often implies a temporary retreat for rest or to avoid trouble.
March 2, 2026
men-shuh-NYE-tis
mentionitis: a condition when someone frequently mentions a person they fancy #english #vocabulary
February 12, 2026
kak-oh-EE-theez
An irresistible urge or compulsion to do something inadvisable or unwise. Often used in the phrase "cacoethes scribendi" (an insatiable urge to write).
February 4, 2026
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