- Today's Word
Celestify
[suh-lest-uh-fahy]
Definition
- (verb) This enchanting term combines “celestial,” representing the wonders of the universe, with “amplify,” signifying the act of making something more intense or prominent. It’s used to describe the process of elevating or intensifying something to a cosmic level.
Example
Picture a mesmerizing stargazing experience, where the night sky is amplified by the brilliance of the celestial bodies. It’s not just stargazing; it’s a Celestify. You might say, “The night was more than just stargazing; it was a Celestify. The twinkling stars and the vastness of the universe intensified the experience.”
Fun Fact
“Celestial” relates to the wonders of the universe, often associated with celestial bodies like stars, while “amplify” signifies the act of making something more intense. “Celestify” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the moments where the ordinary is elevated to a cosmic level.
(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.