kun-VIV-ee-uhl
(adjective) Cheerful and friendly; fond of socializing.
The host’s convivial energy made everyone feel welcome.
Fun Fact
“Convivial” comes from Latin roots meaning “to live together”—and it originally referred to shared meals. Think long dinners, clinking glasses, and group laughter. It’s still used for parties and gatherings where the atmosphere feels warm and festive.
puh-DAN-tik
(adjective) Overly concerned with formal rules, details, or academic accuracy—especially in a way that feels nitpicky or condescending.
His pedantic lecture about the placement of commas made the entire class groan.
Late 16th century: from French pédantique, from pédant (pedant), originally meaning “a schoolmaster or teacher.”
Fun Fact
Being pedantic isn’t just about knowing a lot—it’s about showing off what you know, often in a way that sucks the joy out of conversation. It’s commonly used to describe people who correct grammar mid-sentence, cite obscure facts to win debates, or derail discussions with unnecessary detail. While accuracy matters, pedantry often misses the point: connecting with others.
Today's Word Unremitting uhn-ruh-MITT-ing Definition (adjective) Never relaxing or slackening;...
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