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Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and more

Word of the Day: Discover 'sesquipedalian,' a word that perfectly embodies its meaning by being long itself. Originating from Latin, it describes lengthy words or those who frequently use them. While ancient poets cautioned against excessive verbosity, this term offers a playful insight into language. Understanding 'sesquipedalian' enhances vocabulary and…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Arabic proverb of the day: 'The mountain went into labor and gave birth to a mouse' and the lesson it offers about expectations and disappointing outcomes

An age-old Arabic proverb, 'The mountain went into labor and gave birth to a mouse,' beautifully illustrates the letdown of expecting grand results from moderate efforts. This phrase, with roots in ancient Roman texts, critiques the tendency to inflate expectations, urging individuals to assess outcomes rather than illusions. Its persistent…

The Times of India · Jun 29

Despairing at the state of the world? The ancient Greeks and Romans knew the feeling

If you’re feeling fed up with the way things are in the world, then, no matter your politics, you are experiencing an emotion people have felt for millennia.

The Conversation · Apr 5

Fear Of Long Words Has The World’s Cruelest Phobia Name

Fear Of Long Words Has The World’s Cruelest Phobia Name: Is hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia a strange phobia or a social anxiety disorder? Learn diagnoses, coping skills, and how to cope with this irrational fear.

Bored Panda · Sep 8, 2025

73 Times Great Works Of Art Were The Perfect Canvas For Hilarious Memes (New Pics)

I believe it was Horace who said "A picture is a poem without words." Well, he clearly wouldn't have said that if he knew what Internet memes are. The post 73 Times Great Works Of Art Were The Perfect Canvas For Hilarious Memes (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 22, 2025

‘There’s a lot of James Baldwin in this show’: Glenn Ligon and identity politics

In a show at Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam museum, the leading US artist highlights how identity, culture and history in art is contingent on who is doing the looking

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024

The color purple: It's a new movie and an old hue that's rich in meaning and history

Power, ambition, luxury

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

Revisiting the magic of 'Uncle' Rex Sinclair Steele

He excelled on radio, the medium of his day.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 17, 2023

Revisiting the magic and hilarity of Uncle Rex

HOW soon they forget.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 17, 2023

The appeal of Newcastle's art gallery is more than a pretty building

It is disheartening the gallery may not reopen for 18 months.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4, 2023