Word of the Day

erstwhile

[urst-wahyl]

adverb:

former; of times past

Explanation

Erstwhile conjures memories of the past, but in a fancy way. It might be a colleague, love interest, or era from days gone by that you think about. Want a poetic way to talk about nostalgia? Go with erstwhile.

Example: Before the meeting began, the manager warmly greeted a colleague who had erstwhile been his rival.

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