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Pneuma is a Greek based word meaning breath, spirit, or wind (and it's pronounced noo-muh). Philosophically, pneuma means a person's soul, their living essence. As an example from A Philosophical Dictionary by Voltaire "'Psyche' was in the breast;'pneuma' was spread throughout the body;and 'Nous' was in the head." Pneuma could also be used to describe… Continue reading Word Nerd: Pneuma
Jovial is such a merry, playful word and one that I use quite often. To be in a jovial state of mind is the best and simply saying or writing it is quite cheerful! As a matter of fact, if you're enjoying a farcical entertainment, odds are fairly good that you're in a jovial mood.… Continue reading Word Nerd: Jovial
Farcical is one of those oh, so wonderful descriptive words that sounds almost as ludicrous as it's meaning implies. To be farcical one needs only to act ridiculous, and not necessarily overly so. Serious situations that become preposterous and nonsensically absurd are farcical to a tee. The current Trump "political" situation is scarily farcical since… Continue reading Word Nerd: Farcical
Aoibhneas (pronounced eevnass) is an Irish Gaelic word that translates to mean or refer to the joy we feel from external things such as music, song, scenery and good weather. Aoibhneas is to fill our senses with the world around us. To hear the music, smell the sweet, fresh air, feel the soft, crisp… Continue reading Word Nerd: Aoibhneas
An aphorism is a general truth, principle, or astute observation, and spoken or written in a laconic and memorable form, like "if it ain't broke, don't fix it.". Aphorisms are all over the place, shared, re-shared, pinned and re-pinned. I use aphorisms quite a lot, such as in my Monday Mantras - as a matter… Continue reading Word Nerd: Aphorism
Neophile is another word for neophilia, which is a strong affinity for novelty. A neophile is one who has a tendency to become bored quickly with things and seeks out novelty for novelty's sake. Neophile and Neophiliac, are terms that were popularized by writer Robert Anton Wilson, though they were used by both J.D. Salinger and Christopher Booker… Continue reading Word Nerd: Neophile
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