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/ˈnuːmɪnəs/ • adjective
Numinous describes an awe-inspiring, spiritual quality that suggests the presence of something greater than ourselves.
Sunday 1st February 2026
/ˈpetrɪkɔː/ • noun
Discover petrichor — the evocative word for that fresh, earthy scent following rainfall.
Tuesday 27th January 2026
/ˌserənˈdɪpɪti/ • noun
Serendipity captures those wonderful moments when good fortune arrives unexpectedly.
Monday 26th January 2026
/ɪˈfem(ə)rəl/ • adjective
Ephemeral describes things that are fleeting or short-lived, capturing the beauty of momentary existence.
Friday 23rd January 2026
/pænˈɡlɔːsiən/ • adjective
blindly or overly optimistic.
Wednesday 21st January 2026
/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/ • noun
reasoning that tests truth by holding opposing ideas in tension.
Tuesday 20th January 2026
/kiˌerəˈskyʊroʊ/ • noun
strong contrast between light and dark in art; the use of light and shadow.
