- Today's Word
Orphic
OR-fik
Definition
- (adjective) Mystical, entrancing, or having a captivating quality that evokes awe or wonder.
Example
The orphic melodies of the musician seemed to cast a spell over the audience, leaving them mesmerized.
Fun Fact
“Orphic” is inspired by Orpheus, the legendary poet and musician of Greek mythology, whose music was said to charm all living things and even the underworld. The term captures the enchanting and mysterious essence of art, music, and experiences that seem to transcend the ordinary, echoing Orpheus’s mythical power to inspire awe.
(adjective) Fond of company; sociable.
Always gregarious, Mia effortlessly gathered people together wherever she went.
From Latin gregarius, meaning “belonging to a flock,” from grex — “herd” or “group.”