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.
in a direction contrary to the natural one; counterclockwise
Withershins describes moving counter to the usual direction, often counterclockwise. With origins in Scottish, it's the perfect term for defying the norm — whether it's turning left instead of right or moving in reverse.
dogmatic about others' acceptance of one's ideas
Doctrinaire refers to someone dogmatically insisting on their ideas, no matter what. From French, it's a term for those uncompromising about their worldview. No debate necessary!
retaining its relevance, popularity
Evergreen refers to something that stays relevant, fresh, or popular over time. While the term can apply to plants that keep their foliage all year, it's also perfect for describing a classic song, lasting trend, or cherished memory that never fades.
the entire scale or range
Gamut spans the entire scale or range of something, from music notes to emotions. Its origin traces back to medieval music theory, where it denoted the lowest note. From A to Z, this word has you covered!
cleansing
Abstergent is a term for something cleansing, whether for physical surfaces or metaphorical messes. Originating from Latin, it’s perfect for spring cleaning — or wiping away those post-snack crumbs!
