- Today's Word
Nebulullaby
[neh-byoo-luh-lahy-bee]
Definition
- (noun) This celestial term combines “Nebula,” referring to vast clouds of interstellar gas and dust, with “Lullaby,” signifying a soothing song often used to lull someone to sleep. It’s used to describe a calming or gentle melody inspired by the vastness and beauty of nebulae.
Example
Imagine listening to a piece of music that transports you to the serene expanse of space, accompanied by the subtle hum of interstellar gases. It’s not just a lullaby; it’s a Nebulullaby. You might say, “The music playing in the planetarium wasn’t just any tune; it was a Nebulullaby. The soothing melody beautifully captured the cosmic tranquility of nebulae.”
Fun Fact
“Nebula” refers to vast clouds of interstellar gas and dust, often associated with the birthplaces of stars, while “Lullaby” signifies a soothing song used to lull someone to sleep. “Nebulullaby” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate a calming or gentle melody inspired by the vastness and beauty of nebulae.
(adjective) Speaking easily, rapidly, and at great length, especially with enthusiasm.
At the dinner party, he became increasingly voluble as the conversation turned to politics.
Voluble comes from the Latin volubilis, meaning “rolling” or “turning easily,” from volvere (“to roll”). The word originally described physical motion, but over time it shifted metaphorically to describe speech that flows freely and continuously, as if words are rolling out without resistance.