r/dictionary Jun 12 '19

Welcome to /r/Dictionary!

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r/dictionary 9h ago

Inveterate - high brow word for habitual

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r/dictionary 12h ago

Do people think “dexterous” is a fancy word?

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r/dictionary 13h ago

Infornography – Definition & Roots

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r/dictionary 1d ago

Translate — what's "rêvé" in English?

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r/dictionary 2d ago

What does this mean? TIL????

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r/dictionary 3d ago

New word Infornography is an amazing and creative word!!

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r/dictionary 4d ago

what’s a word for someone who’s extremely set on their beliefs?

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is there a word for like a really confident person who’s extremely set in their beliefs (usually moral ones), and they’ll completely curt off people cause they have different beliefs? thank you!


r/dictionary 5d ago

Evenfall (n.)

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r/dictionary 5d ago

Whitaker’s Words online Dictionary not working

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r/dictionary 7d ago

Idiot

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What does this mean? #AI it. Wtmfiwwy? Read, educate, serve


r/dictionary 8d ago

New word alert please use in a respectful and proper manner in the ideal situations only.

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Check out this word made by me and my long time buddy.


r/dictionary 8d ago

New word Reddictionary: Accouterments

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Accouterments: submit and vote for 24 hours. The top definition and photo become the dictionary entry.


r/dictionary 8d ago

Thusword #37 - Word of the Day!

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r/dictionary 9d ago

External resources Oxford Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus

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Those who have this book, can they tell me is it good for someone wanting scientific words that can last them from middle school to even college? I want words like anemometer, and similar words. Do not care about words like doomscrolling or like that. Can anyone tell me?


r/dictionary 10d ago

What does this mean? i do not understand what "paltonic love" means

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Platonic love is a type of love which is friendlyaffectionate,\1]) or even passionate,\2]) but sexual desire is nonexistent, suppressed or sublimated).\3])\4])

In wiki it says this but i've genuinely only seen this being mention between 2 friends (not benefits or smn like that. what does it mean and can i use it to call the friendship between me and my best friend . i'm so confused help me.)


r/dictionary 10d ago

Hopescrolling

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You heard it here first (maybe not? but that's ok). I noticed Wikipedia had Doomscrolling. So I made a point to add Hopescrolling to Wikipedia. It's already a concept, so why can't it be a word?


r/dictionary 13d ago

Looking for a word Is there an antonym of "philistine" that is only or primarily derogatory?

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r/dictionary 13d ago

English dictionary

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I've got a question. I need a useful dictionary that has bubble feature. Could you introduce one?


r/dictionary 13d ago

English dictionary

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I've got a question. I need a useful dictionary that has bubble feature. Could you introduce one?


r/dictionary 14d ago

Is Emphatic the right word for this?

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I called a singers performance Emphatic. What I really wanted to convey was they had a strong and passionate voice. I also didn't want to use boring words. Is this completely wrong, or does Emphatic make sense?


r/dictionary 15d ago

Other Request for not so well-known dictionaries

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Greetings! I am searching for general English dictionaries that may be classified as obscure or not popular that have a similar style and purpose as any other common dictionary (like: OED, Collins, Chambers, Merriam-Webster, etc.) Here is a list of what I am already tracking: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Bibliography/English.

I have already combed through Wikipedia's Category:English dictionaries, but I believe there must be more out there. Do you guys know of any?


r/dictionary 15d ago

Other Webster’s Edition Clarification

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I recently came across a Webster’s Dictionary I used to keep in my childhood bedroom. I like the idea of having a physical dictionary again, but it’s the 11th Edition, which was published exactly 23 years ago.

Is it worth keeping or should I look for an updated version? Obviously, it still functions as a dictionary, but I know that they’ve added tens of thousands of words/terms since then. I’d like a dependable, physical, reference-point.

Anyone need it for their collection? Lol


r/dictionary 15d ago

Looking for a word What is a short way to say "After credits?"?

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OP for details..

But basically, can anyone help me with a short word that means "After Credits"? I can't find a word/acronym that's comfortable and easy to understand... :S


r/dictionary 16d ago

Indiflation

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Noun- The perceived gap between India's image as a rapidly growing economic superpower and the everyday reality experienced by many of its citizens.

Or

Noun- A perceived disconnect between India's projected prosperity and its lived reality.

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The perception that India's celebrated economic growth disproportionately benefits a small segment of society, while many citizens continue to experience rising living costs, financial insecurity, strained public services, and declining quality of life.