More about tenebrous

• First recorded in 1375–1425.
• Late Middle English word from Latin word tenebrōsus, “dark.” See Tenebrae + -ous.
• In Catholicism, the Tenebrae service during Holy Week involves the gradual extinguishing of candles to symbolize the darkness of Christ’s death.
• Tenebrer, “bearer of darkness,” was one name (among many) for Satan.

EXAMPLES OF TENEBROUS

• The artist was known for his tenebrous paintings, which often depicted mysterious, shadowy figures.
• The tenebrous cave was filled with echoes, making it both eerie and intriguing.

More about ambivalent

• First used in 1910s in the field of psychology.
• Back formation from ambivalence; see ambi-, “both” + valence, “strength, worth.”

EXAMPLES OF AMBIVALENT

• His ambivalent feelings towards his hometown made it hard for him to decide whether to move back or stay in the city.
• I felt ambivalent about starting a new job; excited for the opportunity but sad to leave my current team.

More about pandemonium

• First recorded in 1660–70; see pan-, demon, -ium.
• After Pandaemonium, Milton’s name in Paradise Lost for the capital of hell:

Mean while the winged Haralds by command
Of Sovran power, with awful Ceremony
And Trumpets sound throughout the Host proclaim
A solemn Councel forthwith to be held
At Pandaemonium, the high Capital
Of Satan and his Peers

EXAMPLES OF PANDEMONIUM

• When the escaped lion roamed the zoo grounds, pandemonium ensued as visitors ran in every direction, screaming in fear.
• When the opposing team scored the winning goal in the last second, pandemonium broke loose among the fans, who stormed the field in a frenzy.