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Why Dictionary.com chose convivium
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- Convivium was first recorded in 1720–30.
- Convivium has roots in the Latin word for feast, convīviālis, which comes from the Latin verb meaning “to live together or dine together.”
- The adjective form, convivial, “friendly” or “fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company,” came from the same root, but was recorded in English earlier, around 1660-70.
EXAMPLES OF CONVIVIUM
- With its vibrant decorations and lively atmosphere, the convivium transformed the park into a festive space for people to come together and enjoy good company.
- The convivium was filled with laughter, music, and delicious food as friends and family gathered to honor the newlyweds.
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Why Dictionary.com chose toothsome
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- Toothsome was first recorded in 1545–55.
- The tooth in toothsome comes from the meaning “taste, relish, or liking.”
- The –some suffix was formerly used to form English adjectives like quarrelsome and burdensome.
EXAMPLES OF TOOTHSOME
- The bakery displayed an array of toothsome pastries that tempted passersby to indulge in something sweet.
- The aroma from the kitchen enticed them with the promise of a toothsome meal.
finagle
verb
to get or achieve something by guile, trickery, or manipulation.
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Why Dictionary.com chose finagle
More about finagle
- Finagle is an Americanism that was first recorded in 1925–30.
- Finagle comes from a variant of fainaigue, which means “to shirk” or “to break a rule when playing cards.”
- The –le ending on a verb means it refers to a frequent repeated action, also used in dazzle or twinkle.
EXAMPLES OF FINAGLE
- With his charming smile and persuasive words, he was able to finagle a raise from his boss.
- She managed to finagle her way into the VIP section of the concert, despite not having a ticket.
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