- Today's Word
Aquamuse
[ah-kwuh-myooz]
Definition
- (noun) This lively term combines “aqua,” representing water, with “amuse,” signifying entertainment or delight. It’s used to describe a moment of water-related fun and amusement.
Example
Imagine spending a day at the water park, laughing and enjoying the various aquatic attractions. It’s not just a day of water activities; it’s an Aquamuse. You might say, “Our trip to the water park turned into a fantastic Aquamuse. The water slides, wave pools, and laughter created a day filled with water-themed delight.”
Fun Fact
“Aqua” refers to water, often associated with aquatic environments, while “amuse” signifies entertainment or delight. “Aquamuse” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the lively and entertaining moments related to water.
(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.