- Today's Word
Duskiss
[duh-skiss]
Definition
- (noun) This enchanting term combines “dusk,” representing the tranquil time between day and night, with “bliss,” signifying a state of supreme happiness and joy. It’s used to describe a moment of pure delight and contentment experienced during the transition from daylight to darkness.
Example
Picture yourself sitting on a porch as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in warm hues, and a gentle breeze carries a sense of calm. It’s not just a sunset; it’s a Duskiss. You might say, “Watching the sun set with the cool breeze was a true Duskiss. The tranquility and the beauty of the moment created a sense of pure bliss.”
Fun Fact
“Dusk” refers to the tranquil time between day and night, often associated with breathtaking sunsets, while “bliss” signifies a state of supreme happiness. “Duskiss” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the delightful and content moments experienced during the transition from daylight to darkness.
(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.”