Add some whimsy to your life
Librocubicularist is such a charming bibliophile word! I mean reading in bed is one of the greatest joys in life. To stretch out and curl up at will in a cozy, uber comfortable, pillow and blanket nest with a book, magazine, newspaper, comic-book, etc, that is the life! I'm proud to be a librocubicularist (it… Continue reading Word Nerd: Librocubicularist
Impugn (pronounced as im pyoon) is a word that I love to come across in my reading. Impugn is a transitive verb (it is an action verb that has an object, see the example below), while impugner (the one who impugns) is a noun. Impugn almost always seems to be said in a sort of… Continue reading Word Nerd: Impugn
Querulous is quite the word, meaning someone who's very petulant or peevish in their complaining. A person doesn't have to be simply vocal to be querulous since I find querulousness to be an emotive physical attitude as well. Sighs, eye-rolls, squinched faces and bodies, these all give off a querulous vibe and a fretful, tetchy attitude.… Continue reading Word Nerd: Querulous
Sophrosyne (pronounced soh-froh-soo'-neh ) is an ancient Greek concept that characterizes a healthy state of mind that is brought about by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one's true self. Sophrosyne is the idea of your best self and by achieving it, one would find themselves in a state of true happiness and contentment. While… Continue reading Word Nerd: Sophrosyne
Runcible is one of those absolutely fantastic nonsense words that has been in my life for as long as I can remember. The Owl and The Pussycat by Edward Lear was a poem I could recite easily (and often!) by age 4, since it happened to be one of my favorite books. I was always… Continue reading Word Nerd: Runcible
Lustre (also spelled luster, though I prefer the British spelling lustre) is the sparking, bright shine that a reflective surface gives off. Lustre is a sheen and glow that occurs without glitter (shocking, but oh so true). Eyes have a lustre to them, as do crystals, gems, and seashells. Fur can have a lustre, as… Continue reading Word Nerd: Lustre
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