- Today's Word
Ephemeraluxe
[ih-fem-uh-ral-uhks]
Definition
- (adjective) This elegant term combines “ephemeral,” signifying something transitory or short-lived, with “luxe,” representing luxury and opulence. It’s used to describe something that is not only exquisite but also possesses a brief and exquisite beauty.
Example
Picture a field of cherry blossoms in full bloom, creating a breathtaking and luxurious display that lasts only for a short period. It’s not just a moment in time; it’s an Ephemeraluxe experience. You might say, “The cherry blossom season is a true Ephemeraluxe. The beauty of the blooms is not only exquisite but also fleeting.”
Fun Fact
“Ephemeral” refers to something transitory or short-lived, often associated with the fleeting nature of beauty, while “luxe” signifies luxury and opulence. “Ephemeraluxe” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the brief yet luxurious beauty found in transient moments.
(noun) The state of having a damaged or lost reputation; being held in low regard by others or by the public.
The firm’s disrepute spread faster than any press release could contain — three clients left before the week was out.
Disrepute combines the prefix dis- meaning “away” or “reversal” with repute, from the Latin reputare — “to reckon” or “to think over” — built from re- (“again”) and putare (“to think” or “to reckon”). Repute entered English in the 15th century meaning the general opinion held of someone; disrepute followed as its logical opposite, describing the condition of having that opinion turn decisively negative.