- Today's Word
Cynosymphony
[sahy-noh-sim-fuh-nee]
Definition
- (noun) This melodic term combines “canine,” relating to dogs, with “symphony,” signifying a harmonious arrangement of elements. It’s used to describe the delightful and harmonious cacophony of sounds created by a group of dogs.
Example
Picture a park filled with dogs of various breeds, each contributing their unique barks, yips, and playful sounds to create a joyous and harmonious melody. It’s not just a bunch of dogs; it’s a Cynosymphony in action. You might say, “The dog park in the evening is a true Cynosymphony. The variety of barks and playful sounds create a harmonious canine symphony.”
Fun Fact
“Canine” relates to anything connected to dogs, often associated with loyalty and playfulness, while “symphony” signifies a harmonious arrangement of elements. “Cynosymphony” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the delightful and harmonious sounds created by our canine companions.
(noun) Excessive admiration or praise, often to the point of insincerity or obsession.
The celebrity was showered with adulation, though some of it felt more like performance than sincerity.
Late Middle English: from Latin adulatio(n-), from adulari meaning “to fawn upon.”