- Today's Word
Astralume
[as-truh-loom]
Definition
- (noun) This radiant term combines “astral,” relating to the stars or celestial objects, with “lume,” a short form of luminescence or light. It’s used to describe the ethereal and luminous quality associated with celestial bodies or cosmic phenomena.
Example
Picture a night sky filled with a dazzling array of stars, each emitting its unique glow. It’s not just a starry night; it’s an Astralume spectacle. You might say, “The stargazing experience was a true Astralume. The stars shone with a mesmerizing luminosity, creating a celestial light show.”
Fun Fact
“Astral” relates to anything connected to the stars or celestial objects, often associated with the cosmos, while “lume” is a short and stylish form of luminescence, signifying light. “Astralume” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the ethereal and luminous qualities of the cosmic realm.
(noun) A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure and sensory enjoyment is the highest good and chief aim of life
A self-proclaimed hedonist, she planned her entire sabbatical around exceptional food, warm weather, and long afternoons with nothing to do.
Hedonist derives from the Greek hedone, meaning “pleasure” or “delight,” from hedys (“sweet”). The philosophical school of Hedonism was formally developed in ancient Greece — most notably by Epicurus, who argued that pleasure, properly understood, was the foundation of a good life. The word entered English in the 19th century as both a philosophical term and a descriptor for those who live purely for sensory gratification.