- Today's Word
Serendazzle
[ser-uhn-daz-uhl]
Definition
- (verb) This enchanting term combines “serendipity,” signifying the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way, with “dazzle,” representing a brilliantly impressive display. It’s used to describe the magical and dazzling moments that unfold unexpectedly.
Example
Imagine stumbling upon an old bookstore and finding a hidden gem of a novel that brings immense joy. It’s not just a fortunate discovery; it’s a Serendazzle find. You might say, “Finding that rare book was a true Serendazzle moment. The unexpected discovery added a touch of dazzle to my day.”
Fun Fact
“Imagine stumbling upon an old bookstore and finding a hidden gem of a novel that brings immense joy. It’s not just a fortunate discovery; it’s a Serendazzle find. You might say, “Finding that rare book was a true Serendazzle moment. The unexpected discovery added a touch of dazzle to my day.”
(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.