Today's Word

Inure

ih-NUR

Definition

(verb) To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

Over time, she became inured to the constant noise of the city.

Word Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French enurer, based on Latin inurare — in- (into) + urere (to burn), originally meaning “to burn in” or “harden by fire.”

Fun Fact

Inure often describes the mental or emotional process of adapting to difficulty, stress, or discomfort. It’s frequently used in psychology, journalism, and military contexts—anywhere people learn to cope with harsh conditions. You might become inured to cold weather, online trolling, or even tragic news headlines. It’s a word that suggests resilience—but also desensitization.

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Lissome

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Lissome

LISS-um

Definition

(adjective) Flexible, supple, and graceful in movement or form.

Example

The dancer’s lissome movements captivated the audience as she seemed to glide effortlessly across the stage.

Word Origin

Lissome emerged in English in the early 19th century as a blend of lithe (meaning “flexible” or “bending easily”) and the suffix -some, which forms adjectives indicating a quality or tendency. It evolved from older variants like lithesome, highlighting the same sense of agile grace.

Fun Fact

Throughout history, graceful movement has been admired as a sign of discipline, control, and even spiritual harmony. In many cultures—from the Japanese tea ceremony to ballet and yoga—fluid motion represents inner balance as much as physical ability. Interestingly, scientists studying movement patterns have found that people naturally perceive lissome motion as more aesthetically pleasing because of its smooth, predictable flow, which mirrors patterns found in nature, like ocean waves or swaying trees.

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