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!
It was meant to be.
You’ll be shocked at how small he looks.
She’s this cute petite thing but she has this low pitched bark! The first time we heard it we roared— little diesel dike! LOL!
I can’t imagine our Big Bubba looking small but we will see!
The first time we gave River a buzz cut, one of the cats literally jumped back when he saw him.
that is pretty funny! would make a good video!
he’s been an hour in the van down there, and still no sign of him! chan anxiously looking out the study window!
he looks adorbs! he was rolling around like a nut, it must feel different to him. i hope his self-esteem is ok ; ) Chan is looking at him funny...
Sorry, I don’t listen to Poison......lol.. ;-)
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