apricity
uh-PRIS-ih-tee, noun
The warmth of the sun in winter.
“The cat found the one square of apricity on the kitchen floor.”
Where apricity comes from
One dictionary wrote it down in 1623, and almost nobody has used it since.
Difficulty: expert. One of 440 entries written and checked by hand.
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More expert words
- grandiloquent Pompous or extravagant in language or style, meant to impress.
- insouciant Showing a casual lack of concern; cheerfully unconcerned.
- obstreperous Noisy, unruly, and difficult to control.
- perspicacious Having keen insight and sharp understanding.
- concomitant Occurring together with something else.
- crepuscular Relating to twilight; active at dusk.
- desultory Lacking plan or enthusiasm; aimless.
- exigent Urgent; demanding immediate attention.
Nearby: apprehensive arbitrary All 440 words More word origins
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