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ebullient
adjective
overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited
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Why Dictionary.com chose ebullient
More about ebullient
- Ebullient was first recorded in English between 1590–1600.
- It comes from a Latin wod meaning “boiling up.”
EXAMPLES OF EBULLIENT
- When the final whistle blew, the stadium erupted into ebullient cheers and applause.
- Her ebullient personality always brightened the room.
- The candidate’s ebullient speech energized the crowd during the campaign rally.
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Why Dictionary.com chose cogent
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- It was first recorded in English in 1650–60.
- It comes from a Latin word meaning “to drive together, collect, compel.”
EXAMPLES OF COGENT
- The professor presented a cogent argument, backed by extensive research and compelling evidence.
- I found her reasoning quite cogent and eventually conceded to her point of view.
- The CEO’s cogent explanation of the company’s strategy reassured investors and bolstered their confidence.
bagatelle
noun
something of little value or importance; a trifle.
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Why Dictionary.com chose bagatelle
More about bagatelle
- First recorded in 1630–40.
- Comes via French from the Italian word bagat(t)ella, related to bagatt(a), meaning “small possession.”
- Bagatt(a) was perhaps a derivative of bag(a), “berry” and the diminutive suffixes –att(a) and –ella, from Latin –illa.
EXAMPLES OF BAGATELLE
- In their relationship, they cherished even the simplest moments together, considering them not as mere bagatelles but as precious memories.
- Despite her great achievements, she was always humble, viewing her success in the online dictionary industry as a bagatelle in the grand scheme of things.
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