- Today's Word
Glimmerzen
[glim-er-zen]
Definition
- (noun) This serene term combines “glimmer,” representing a faint and wavering light, with “zen,” signifying a state of calm and meditation. It’s used to describe the peaceful and meditative feeling inspired by the gentle glow of a subtle light.
Example
Imagine a room softly lit by candlelight or the shimmering glow of fairy lights, creating a serene atmosphere that invites a sense of calm and reflection. It’s not just ambient lighting; it’s a Glimmerzen. You might say, “Spending a quiet evening in the softly lit room was a true Glimmerzen. The gentle light created a peaceful ambiance conducive to meditation.”
Fun Fact
“Glimmer” relates to a faint and wavering light, often associated with a subtle glow, while “zen” signifies a state of calm and meditation. “Glimmerzen” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the tranquil and meditative feeling inspired by the gentle glow of light.
(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.”