Word of the Day: Tantamount
Tantamount
Meaning: Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
Example: His refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Meaning: Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
Example: His refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Mellifluous Meaning: A sound that is sweet and smooth, pleasing to hear. Example: The singer’s mellifluous voice captivated the crowd.
Kudos Meaning: Praise for achievement. Example: She received kudos for her presentation.
Jocular Meaning: Fond of joking. Example: He was in a jocular mood at the party.
Nefarious Meaning: Wicked or criminal. Example: The nefarious plot was foiled by the police.
Parsimony Meaning: Extreme unwillingness to spend. Example: His parsimony bordered on miserliness.
Fastidious Meaning: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Example: He was fastidious about keeping his workspace clean.