- Today's Word
Lumiphoria
[loo-muh-foh-ree-uh]
Definition
- (noun) This dazzling term combines “luminous,” signifying emitting light or glowing, with “euphoria,” representing a state of intense happiness and excitement. It’s used to describe the exhilarating and joyous feeling inspired by radiant light.
Example
Picture a moment when the sun breaks through the clouds, casting a warm and golden glow on everything around you, creating an overwhelming sense of happiness. It’s not just a sunny day; it’s a Lumiphoria. You might say, “Stepping into the sunlight after a rainy day brought a true Lumiphoria. The radiant glow filled me with a sense of euphoria.”
Fun Fact
“Luminous” relates to emitting light or glowing, often associated with brilliance, while “euphoria” signifies a state of intense happiness and excitement. “Lumiphoria” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the exhilarating joy inspired by radiant light.
(verb) To obtain something by persuasion, scheming, or clever manipulation.
He managed to wangle an invitation to the exclusive event through a friend of a friend.
Late 19th century: originally printers’ slang, possibly an alteration of “waggle” meaning “to move unsteadily,” suggesting indirect or roundabout methods.