Posted on 05/22/2014 7:09:39 AM PDT by secret garden
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".
Ophelian (o-FEE-lee-uhn) adjective
Displaying madness, suicidal tendencies, and similar characteristics.
Example sentence:
"She had an Ophelian streak of potential craziness that he had, since day one, deemed wiser to steer clear of."
--Jean-Christophe Valtat; Aurorarama; Melville House; 2010.
Etymology:
After Ophelia, a character in Shakespeare's Hamlet, who is driven to insanity and kills herself. Earliest documented use: 1903.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
That’s extremely cool!
It was a complete collapse by the Blackhawks last night – LA scored their six straight goals within a period’s time to run away with the win. You hardly ever see the wheels fall off a team so quickly anywhere, much less Chicago in the playoffs…
I’ve got this funny feeling about the Kings this year; that leprechaun Sutter makes me nervous ;-) At least if they make the Finals vs. the Rangers, the Media gods will be pleased.
Xsteen just found out that her bridesmaid Mary Liz’s parents will also be coming from Ireland for the wedding. She sent them a save the date but had no idea if they’d actually come, so she’s really excited. He’s former EU amb as well as former PM of Ireland. We may need a VIP table if chuckles and Ollie also RSVP they’re coming. When he heard the Irish were coming xshub said well there goes the bar bill ! LOL!
Chuckles and Ollie?
Grassley and North
Thank you!
I’m not sure that wasn’t a mistake-there might be someone who doesn’t feel like playing the court jester with stupid defensive statements...
Really?
What about Tingles, since y’all went to the same school together?
There are legit relationships with the other two. And are you kidding? We’d go broke with HIS bar bill ; )
Sutter makes the weirdest expressions, doesn’t he? He looks like Stan Laurel half the time.
I see the Czechs just eliminated us at the Worlds.
Was there anything better than seeing him in a Devils Jersey?
Oh no. I broke the thread.
Pictures of child abuse will do that. ;-)
Child abuse, in a metaphorical sports context is raising a Jets/Mets fan.
Hey, look what the cat dragged in!
Is that for real? What are the odds.
:)
Just handed my baby boy Jules over to the groomer who is going to give him his first summer haircut. I’m so nervous. I thought about it all month since the groomer first suggested it. He is sooooo hairy and has so many mats I think it’s for the best but we are all apprehensive about how he will look. I know chan will make fun of him.
If she does, he can call her a bitch. ;-)
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