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(noun) Arrogant pride or disdainful superiority.
She answered with the hauteur of someone used to always being right.
Fun Fact
Borrowed from French, hauteur literally means “height,” and it still carries a high-and-mighty vibe. Think of characters in period dramas with tilted chins and cutting remarks. It’s a word often used in fashion and film reviews to describe people who seem polished—but too aware of it.
suh-LOO-bree-us
(adjective) Health-giving; promoting well-being.
The mountain air was so salubrious that even a short stay left them feeling refreshed and energized.
From Latin salubris, meaning “healthful,” related to salus, or “health.”
Fun Fact
In the 18th and 19th centuries, “salubrious climates” were all the rage—people believed certain locations could cure ailments just by breathing the air. Seaside towns, high mountain retreats, and mineral springs all marketed themselves as salubrious destinations. Today, the word has broadened to describe anything that benefits your health—whether it’s clean food, clear skies, or even positive company. It’s a reminder that sometimes, well-being isn’t complicated—it’s environmental.
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