Tag: merriam-webster

  • Word Tales: Supercilious

    Word Tales: Supercilious

    Supercilious is a fun word, in that haughty, disapproving sense.

  • Word Tales: Hedonism

    Word Tales: Hedonism

    Here’s a word for you: hedonism. If there is a list of words in the English language that can conjure images in one’s head, hedonism should definitely be on it. Merriam-Webster defines hedonism as the following:   When I hear “hedonism”, I immediately assume it is referencing unsavory or very adult activities (not assuming the…

  • Word Tales: Illaudable

    Word Tales: Illaudable

    We are dealing with the “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed” descriptor of deeds. “Illaudable” is one of those words that has a perfect antonym counterpart. Can you guess its meaning?