- Today's Word
Whisperlude
[wisp-er-lood]
Definition
- (noun) This poetic term combines “whisper,” representing a soft and hushed voice, with “interlude,” signifying a brief pause or break, often in music. It’s used to describe a moment of tranquility or reflection marked by gentle whispers and a peaceful pause.
Example
Picture an evening where you find yourself in the company of close friends, sharing quiet conversations and enjoying the gentle background music. It’s not just a pause in the evening; it’s a Whisperlude. You might say, “The evening was filled with a Whisperlude, as we shared soft conversations and enjoyed the peaceful interlude between songs.”
Fun Fact
“Whisper” relates to a soft and hushed voice, often associated with intimacy, while “interlude” signifies a brief pause or break, often in music. “Whisperlude” creatively combines these concepts to celebrate the tranquil and reflective moments marked by gentle whispers and pauses.
(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.