Word of the Day: Facetious
Facetious
Meaning: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Example: His facetious remarks were not appreciated at the meeting.
Meaning: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Example: His facetious remarks were not appreciated at the meeting.
Truculent Meaning: Eager to fight. Example: The truculent protester was removed.
Querulous Meaning: Complaining in a petulant way. Example: The querulous customer demanded a refund.
Misanthrope Meaning: A person who dislikes others. Example: He was a misanthrope who avoided society.
Benevolent Meaning: Well meaning and kindly. Example: The benevolent donor gave generously to the charity.
Ubiquitous Meaning: Present, appearing, or found everywhere. Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Capitulate Meaning: Cease to resist an opponent; surrender. Example: The army had to capitulate after weeks of siege.