Word of the Day
Learn a new word every day! The Dictionary.com team of language experts carefully selects each Word of the Day to add some panache to your vocabulary.
a system of principles or beliefs
"Credo" comes directly from Latin meaning "I believe." Whether it’s a life motto or a company’s core values, a credo is what anchors us to our convictions and gives us purpose.
exhausted or asleep
Are you so exhausted that you can't stand? So wiped out that you're about to fall asleep on your feet? Then describe yourself as "zonked." A hard day at work or a really long one in the sun can get you quite zonked so we hope you get some rest.
a clamorous noise or disturbance; uproar
"Hullabaloo" is a fun and boisterous word great to use for those moments of uproar and excitement. Let’s make some hullabaloo and celebrate the joyful chaos of language!
without liveliness or spirit; flat; dull
"Vapid" comes from Latin roots meaning "flat-tasting," and it perfectly captures the essence of something lacking flavor or excitement. Keep things interesting and steer clear of the vapid.
a crass, ignorant, or uncultivated person
A "yahoo" who sometimes can't help but scream "YAHOO!" at the top of their lungs describes a crass or ignorant person. Popularized by Jonathan Swift in Gulliver’s Travels, this word is great for calling out boorish behavior. Keep it classy, will ya?
