Word for the Day, FRiday, February 24, 2017 - Numinous

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[tioga]

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In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".

Numinous

Adjective, (noo-muh-nuh s)

1. Of, relating to, or like a numen; spiritual or supernatural.

2. Surpassing comprehension or understanding; mysterious:
that element in artistic expression that remains numinous.

3. Arousing one's elevated feelings of duty, honor, loyalty, etc.:
a benevolent and numinous paternity.

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Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. Please add a link to a current news story. Amuse me or enlighten me to earn extra credit. Homework will be graded accordingly.

[tioga]

The disconnect with elites is numinous
Democrats, in particular, appear ominous
Trump captured our heart
Now he's off to a good start
His presidency is certainly autonomous.

[tioga]

Roll Call. Get ‘er done. Homework due now.

[dblshot]

I do word of the day for its usefulness
In making my prose more luminous
But what can I say
With the word today,
How in the heck can I use numinous?

[Ciaphas Cain]

"God is numinous."

There. Homework done. Can I get dessert now?

[Telepathic Intruder]

"Numin.... ous".

[Darksheare]

The ectoplasm covered business card read: Ominous Numinous, Esq Haunting specialist.

[xsmommy]

numa-numa-nous

[ConorMacNessa]

The Donald, a leader acuminous,
Against regulations voluminous,
A war has declared
With none to be spared,
To renew an America numinous.

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

[Honorary Serb]

All of us who begin our Lenten journey are surrounded by a numinous light, whether we perceive it or not!

Good Strength! Kali Dynami!

[left that other site]

The evil people think they’re luminous,
As they call upon the powers numinous
But the light they think will serve them well
Is just a foretaste of the fires of hell.

[tioga]

I will be back to grade later. Got errands to run. See you in a bit.

[Louis Foxwell]

The numinous is of the divine. The ruinous is of the earth. Those who seek the power of the earth to combat the power of the divine are doomed to squat in their waste.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Hillary’s coal war was *numinous
No anthracite and no bituminous
Her strategy failed
And she hasn’t been jailed
Though her criminal acts are voluminous

*2. Surpassing comprehension or understanding;

[Robert A Cook PE]

Forget the Millennium generation and its failures ...
We need a solution to the numinium crisis in ALL generations!

[SFConservative]

02/24/2017 - Numinous Word for the day haiku:

When witches curse Trump
they’ll see numinous forces
throw it back at them.

Yesterday’s story …

[tioga]

I saw that and said a silent prayer on the spot. A++++ Excellent.

[tioga]

Excellent! A++++ That woman.

[tioga]

Wise words indeed. A++++

[tioga]

Lefty witches are in for a surprise. A++++

[tioga]

True enough. A++++ Lent begins next week.