modish | Word of the Day

November 30, 2018 modish [moh-dish] adjective 1. in the current fashion; stylish. video We Asked People To Translate These Emojis Into English word-trends It's OK To Use "They" To Describe One Person: Here's Why WORD OF THE DAY modish continued... QUOTES It's a work both modish and antique, apparently postmodern in emphasis but fed by the exploratory energies of the Renaissance. -- James Wood, "'Flights,' A Novel That Never Settles Down," The New Yorker, October 1, 2018 ORIGIN The adjective modish is formed from the noun mode "fashion, current fashion" and the suffix -ish. Modish, very common in the 17th and 18th centuries, entered English in the 17th century. MORE FOR YOU 1 Idioms Used Incorrectly In Famous Situations When idioms are misused, quite a bit can be lost in translation, leaving the audience scratching their heads (we've done a slideshow on that too!). A gaffe between friends is one thing, but what about when the whole world is listening? Pretty embarrassing ... or learning moment? Either way, here are 10 times idioms were used incorrectly in famous situations. 2 We Asked: What Is The State Of The Country In 5 Words? We asked people what they thought the state of the country was ... their answers may surprise you. 3 Recite These Drunken Quotes At Your Next Happy Hour From wine to whiskey, these authors have something to say about their love of booze. 4 The Social Justice Dictionary You Didn't Know You Needed The language we use to describe social justice changes just as quickly as our advancements do, and it can be hard to keep up. So, we've collected some of the terms and phrases that make up social justice, which is itself a catch-all phrase for movements that work toward greater equality. 5 The Most Notorious Nicknames In History Nicknames are usually cute endearments we give to friends or loved ones. But sometimes, we attribute nicknames to infamous figures of notoriety. Think "Ivan the Terrible" or "The Butcher of Bosnia" or Vlad the Impaler." Here are the most notorious nicknames in history. © 2018 Dictionary.com, LLC. ABOUT CONTACT You are subscribed to the Word of the Day as: matzom229@gmail.com Subscriber since: September 06, 2017 Unsubscribe Dictionary.com, LLC. 555 12th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy