- Today's Word
Tranquilume
[tran-kwil-yoom]
Definition
- (noun) This radiant term combines “tranquil,” representing a state of calm and peace, with “illuminate,” signifying the act of shedding light. It’s used to describe a moment where tranquility and illumination gracefully come together.
Example
Imagine a quiet evening by the lake, with the moon casting a gentle glow on the water, creating a serene and softly lit atmosphere. It’s not just a peaceful night; it’s a Tranquilume. You might say, “The lakeside at night was bathed in a Tranquilume. The calmness of the water and the gentle illumination created a moment of serene beauty.”
Fun Fact
“Tranquil” relates to a state of calm and peace, often associated with serenity, while “illuminate” signifies the act of shedding light. “Tranquilume” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the serene and illuminated moments in life.
(noun) Excessive admiration or praise, often to the point of insincerity or obsession.
The celebrity was showered with adulation, though some of it felt more like performance than sincerity.
Late Middle English: from Latin adulatio(n-), from adulari meaning “to fawn upon.”