Paranoid

Friday 6^th January 2017

Paranoid - /ˈparənɔɪd/

Adjective

1) Characterised by or suffering from the mental condition of paranoia

1.1) Unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful

Noun

A person who is paranoid.

Example sentences

Adjective

‘Paranoid schizophrenia’

‘You think I'm paranoid but I tell you there is something going on’

Noun

‘Further accusations would sound like the ramblings of a paranoid’

Origin

No origin found.

                                   

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Serenity

Thursday 5^th January 2017

Serenity - /sɪˈrɛnɪti/

Noun

1) [mass noun] The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

1.1) (His/Your" etc. "Serenity) A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.

Example sentences

Noun

‘An oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city’

‘Doesn’t it seem to you that His Serenity has been looking washed-out lately?’

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French serenite, from Latin serenitas, from serenus clear, fair (see serene).

                                   

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Indignant

Wednesday 4^th January 2017

Indignant - /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

Adjective

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Example sentences

Adjective  

 ‘He was indignant at being the object of suspicion’

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin indignant- regarding as unworthy, from the verb indignari, from in- not + dignus worthy.

                                   

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Esoteric

Tuesday 3^rd January 2017

Esoteric - /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

Adjective

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialised knowledge or interest.

Example sentences

Adjective

 ‘Deep, hidden or esoteric meanings of the text are rejected in favour of its plain meaning.’

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Greek esōterikos, from esōterō, comparative of esō within, from es, eis into. Compare with exoteric.

                                   

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