- Today's Word
Verdelight
[vur-duh-lahyt]
Definition
- (verb) This delightful term combines “Verdant,” meaning lush and green with vegetation, with “Delight,” signifying a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment. It’s used to describe a scene or moment where the lush green surroundings bring immense joy and delight.
Example
Picture a tranquil park bathed in the soft glow of sunlight, where vibrant greenery surrounds you at every turn. It’s not just a park; it’s a Verdelight oasis. You might say, “The park wasn’t just about the greenery; it was a Verdelight oasis. The lush surroundings created a moment of pure delight and tranquility.”
Fun Fact
“Verdant” relates to lush and green vegetation, often associated with nature’s vibrant beauty, while “Delight” signifies a high degree of pleasure or enjoyment. “Verdelight” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the scenes or moments where lush greenery brings immense joy and delight.
(noun) A burden, duty, or responsibility—especially one that is difficult or unwelcome.
The onus of proving the theory fell on the scientists who proposed it.
From Latin onus, meaning “load” or “burden.”