- Today's Word
Bloomhush
[Bloomhush]
Definition
- (noun) This poetic term combines “bloom,” representing the vibrant blossoming of flowers, with “hush,” signifying a calm and peaceful quiet. It’s used to describe a serene and tranquil moment surrounded by the beauty of blooming flowers.
Example
Imagine walking through a garden filled with blooming flowers, the air filled with their sweet fragrance, and a sense of calm enveloping the surroundings. It’s not just a stroll; it’s a Bloomhush. You might say, “Exploring the flower-filled garden during the Bloomhush was a truly serene experience. The beauty of the blossoms and the quiet calm created a moment of pure tranquility.”
Fun Fact
“Bloom” relates to the vibrant blossoming of flowers, often associated with beauty and growth, while “hush” signifies a calm and peaceful quiet. “Bloomhush” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the serene and tranquil moments surrounded by the beauty of blooming flowers.
(adjective) Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; stealthy or secretive.
She cast a surreptitious glance at her phone during the meeting.
Late Middle English: from Latin “surreptitius,” from “surripere” meaning “to take away secretly,” from “sub-” (secretly) + “rapere” (to seize).