- Today's Word
Quirkalicious
[kwur-kuh-lish-uhs]
Definition
- (adjective) This delightful term celebrates all things quirky, eccentric, and wonderfully unique. It’s the perfect word to describe anything that adds a dose of charming oddity to your day.
Example
Imagine you’re strolling through an artsy neighborhood filled with vibrant, unconventional street art. You might say, “This part of town is so Quirkalicious! Every corner has something whimsical and unexpected.”
Fun Fact
The word “quirk” originally referred to a sudden twist or turn, and over time, it came to signify a peculiar or eccentric behavior. “Quirkalicious” takes this quirkiness to the next level by adding a dash of deliciousness, making it a fun and catchy word to describe anything that tickles your eccentric senses.
(noun) A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure and sensory enjoyment is the highest good and chief aim of life
A self-proclaimed hedonist, she planned her entire sabbatical around exceptional food, warm weather, and long afternoons with nothing to do.
Hedonist derives from the Greek hedone, meaning “pleasure” or “delight,” from hedys (“sweet”). The philosophical school of Hedonism was formally developed in ancient Greece — most notably by Epicurus, who argued that pleasure, properly understood, was the foundation of a good life. The word entered English in the 19th century as both a philosophical term and a descriptor for those who live purely for sensory gratification.