- Today's Word
Enchantillescence
[en-chant-ih-les-ents]
Definition
- (noun) A delightful fusion of “enchant” and “illescence” (a made-up word combining “illumination” and “essence”), this term describes a quality or experience that enchants and illuminates the essence of life’s wonders, filling one with a sense of magic and captivating allure.
Example
The dazzling display of the Northern Lights was an enchantillescence that left the spectators utterly spellbound, as the ethereal colors danced across the night sky, enchanting their senses and illuminating the essence of nature’s breathtaking beauty.
Fun Fact
The concept of “enchantillescence” celebrates the idea that certain experiences or phenomena can be so captivating and wonder-filled that they seem to enchant and illuminate the very essence of life’s magic. It suggests a quality that not only delights and dazzles but also unveils the inherent beauty and allure that lies at the heart of life’s most remarkable wonders, casting a spell of enchantment that ignites the imagination and inspires a sense of awe.
(verb) To coax or persuade someone into doing something through flattery, soft words, or gentle persistent manipulation.
She had wheedled the extension out of her professor so smoothly that he’d agreed before he realized he’d been asked — which was precisely the point.