- Today's Word
Infinifabulous
[in-fin-uh-fab-yuh-luhs]
Definition
- (adjective) This captivating term fuses “infinite,” meaning without end, with “fabulous,” signifying exceptional style and charisma. It’s used to describe something or someone who exudes endless fabulousness.
Example
Imagine attending a fashion show where each outfit on the runway is more stunning than the last. You might say, “The fashion show was Infinifabulous! I couldn’t pick a favorite, they were all so amazing.”
Fun Fact
The word “fabulous” has its roots in Latin, where “fabula” meant “story” or “fable.” Over time, it evolved to convey something that’s extraordinary or legendary. “Infinifabulous” takes this concept and amplifies it to describe a level of style and charisma that seems never-ending.
(verb) To use vague or ambiguous language in order to avoid committing to a clear position or answer.
When asked directly whether he had approved the deal, the CEO equivocated for ten minutes without ever giving a straight answer.
Equivocate derives from the Medieval Latin aequivocare, meaning “to call by the same name,” built from aequus (“equal”) and vox (“voice” or “word”). The idea behind the root is of a word that sounds the same but carries two equally valid meanings — giving the speaker plausible deniability by exploiting ambiguity. It entered English in the 16th century, almost immediately acquiring its negative connotation of deliberate evasiveness.