- Today's Word
Duskiss
[duh-skiss]
Definition
- (noun) This enchanting term combines “dusk,” representing the tranquil time between day and night, with “bliss,” signifying a state of supreme happiness and joy. It’s used to describe a moment of pure delight and contentment experienced during the transition from daylight to darkness.
Example
Picture yourself sitting on a porch as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in warm hues, and a gentle breeze carries a sense of calm. It’s not just a sunset; it’s a Duskiss. You might say, “Watching the sun set with the cool breeze was a true Duskiss. The tranquility and the beauty of the moment created a sense of pure bliss.”
Fun Fact
“Dusk” refers to the tranquil time between day and night, often associated with breathtaking sunsets, while “bliss” signifies a state of supreme happiness. “Duskiss” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the delightful and content moments experienced during the transition from daylight to darkness.
(adjective) Speaking easily, rapidly, and at great length, especially with enthusiasm.
At the dinner party, he became increasingly voluble as the conversation turned to politics.
Voluble comes from the Latin volubilis, meaning “rolling” or “turning easily,” from volvere (“to roll”). The word originally described physical motion, but over time it shifted metaphorically to describe speech that flows freely and continuously, as if words are rolling out without resistance.