- Today's Word
Chillscapade
[chil-skuh-peyd]
Definition
- (noun) This captivating term combines “chill,” signifying a relaxed and easygoing state, with “escapade,” representing a fun and often daring adventure. It’s used to describe a laid-back and enjoyable escapade or journey that allows you to unwind and let loose in a carefree and careless manner.
Example
Imagine a weekend getaway with friends to a cozy cabin in the woods, where you spend your days lounging by the fireplace, sipping hot cocoa, and your nights stargazing in the hot tub. The trip is not only relaxing but also filled with fun moments. You might say, “The cabin getaway was the ultimate Chillscapade. We had no schedules, just pure relaxation and fun.”
Fun Fact
“Chill” is all about a relaxed and easygoing state, often associated with unwinding, while “escapade” represents a fun and daring adventure. “Chillscapade” ingeniously combines these concepts to celebrate those laid-back and enjoyable journeys that let you relax and have fun in a carefree manner.
(adjective) Excessive to the point of being insincere; overly flattering or abundant in a way that feels uncomfortable.
Her fulsome compliments were so over the top that everyone in the room sensed she didn’t mean a word of them.
Fulsome comes from Middle English, where full meant “abundant.” Originally positive, the term gradually shifted to imply overabundance, and by the 17th century it took on its modern meaning: so much of something that it becomes unpleasant or false.