Sunday, April 14, 2013

Salacious Definitions

I think this might be a popular article, if and only if people know what salacious means!
Salacious is an adjective, a synonym for lascivious, lecherous, lewd, libidinous, lusty, randy, or wanton.

Merriam Webster says: arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination.

It comes from Latin.

The salacious hypnotist helped menopausal women restore their libidos.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Magnamimous Charisma

I'm contemplating 2 mellifluous words this morning: charisma and magnanimous!

Charisma is a noun meaning 1. an extraordinary power (such as healing) given to a Christian by the Holy Spirit; 2A. a personal magic of leadership, arousing extreme loyalty; 2B. a special magnetic charm or appeal. It comes from the ancient Greek word for rejoice.

Magnamimous is an adjective meaning 1. showing a lofty or courageous spirit; 2. generous and forgiving. It comes from Latin.

These definitions are taken from Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary. Enjoy!