- Today's Word
Dewdropiphany
[doo-drop-uh-fuh-nee]
Definition
- (noun) This whimsical term combines “dewdrop,” representing a small, glistening water droplet often found on leaves in the morning, with “epiphany,” signifying a sudden and profound realization. It’s used to describe those moments of insight that come to you as subtly and unexpectedly as a dewdrop catching the morning light.
Example
Imagine taking a quiet walk in a garden, and suddenly, a simple observation leads to a profound realization about life. It’s not just a moment of insight; it’s a Dewdropiphany. You might say, “As I observed the dewdrops on the leaves, I had a Dewdropiphany about the beauty of simplicity and the profound moments hidden in everyday life.”
Fun Fact
“Dewdrop” refers to a small, glistening water droplet often found on leaves, associated with freshness and morning beauty, while “epiphany” signifies a sudden and profound realization. “Dewdropiphany” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate those quiet, yet impactful moments of realization.
(noun) A burden, duty, or responsibility—especially one that is difficult or unwelcome.
The onus of proving the theory fell on the scientists who proposed it.
From Latin onus, meaning “load” or “burden.”