- Today's Word
Metanoia
met-uh-NOY-uh
Definition
- (noun) A profound transformation or change in one’s life, perspective, or way of thinking, often involving spiritual or emotional growth.
Example
After her travels abroad, she experienced a metanoia that reshaped her values and priorities.
Fun Fact
Metanoia comes from the Greek meta- (“change”) and noia (“mind” or “thought”). Originally used in theological contexts to describe repentance or turning toward God, it has since broadened to include any significant personal transformation. The term underscores humanity’s capacity for growth and renewal, often in the face of profound challenges or insights.
(adjective) Full of knots; or, figuratively, extremely difficult and complex, with no straightforward solution.
The lawyers spent weeks untangling the knotty language buried deep in the old property deed.