- Today's Word
Eclipsique
[ih-klip-seek]
Definition
- (adjective) This stylish term combines “Eclipse,” referring to the celestial event where one celestial body obscures another, with “Chic,” signifying stylish elegance. It’s used to describe something with a sophisticated and celestial sense of style.
Example
Imagine a fashion statement, a design, or an atmosphere that gracefully combines celestial inspiration with elegance. It’s not just stylish; it’s Eclipsique. You might say, “The evening gala wasn’t just fashionable; it was Eclipsique. The celestial-themed decor and elegant attire created a truly sophisticated atmosphere.”
Fun Fact
“Eclipse” refers to the celestial event where one celestial body obscures another, often associated with cosmic beauty, while “Chic” signifies stylish elegance, often linked to fashionable refinement. “Eclipsique” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate something with a sophisticated and celestial sense of style.
(noun) A natural craving or strong desire; an instinctive inclination toward something
She couldn’t explain her appetence for solo travel — it was simply part of who she was.
Appetence comes from the Latin appetentia, derived from appetere — meaning “to strive after” or “to desire” — itself a combination of ad (“toward”) and petere (“to seek” or “to aim at”). The word entered English in the 17th century, used by philosophers and naturalists to describe instinctive drives in both humans and animals.