Leoma’s Weekly Words
As promised, my severely neglected Weekly Words feature is back.
Early each week, I post a word I find interesting. It may be an archaic word, a word whose usage has changed significantly through the years, a newly minted word that may not be in the official dictionaries yet, or simply one that sounds odd.
I encourage you to use these words as inspiration for your writing and let me know how that goes for you.
Happy reading (and writing).
Intrepid – 16 November 2025
Intrepid Definition Adjective 1. Fearless in the face of danger. 2. Willing to take risks. 3. Not easily intimidated. The newspapers described John as intrepid for surviving his week-long ordeal, lost in the cave. Word Origin In the earliest known use is in...
Widdershins – 28 October 2025
Widdershins Definition Adverb 1. In a left-handed or wrong direction. 2. Contrary to the course of the sun or a clock. 3. (historic) In the wrong way. The original recipe highlighted that the potion must be stirred widdershins. Word Origin In the...
Endemic – 12 October 2025
Endemic Definition Adjective 1. Restricted to a particular locality or region (i.e. endemic species or endemic diseases). 2.Regularly found among a particular people or country. 3. Associated with a particular field of study, type of endeavor, or environment. ...
Hubris – 29 September 2025
Hubris Definition Noun 1. Excessive pride or self-confidence. 2.(Greek mythology) Defying the gods. His self-confidence carried him through many successful years. Sadly, it became hubris when his promises exceeded his abilities, resulting in his downfall....
Florid – 21 September 2025
Florid Definition Adjective 1. Having a red or flushed complexion. 2. Excessively intricate or flowery in style or design. 3. An overblown style of speech. 4. (medical) A disease or syndrome manifesting in its fully developed form. [1] His behavior suggested...
Eclectic – 14 September 2025
Eclectic Definition Adjective 1. Deriving ideas, styles, or taste from a diverse range of sources, choosing what is considered "best" to reach a unique combination. 2. A wide-ranging set of beliefs, objects, or ideas derived from many sources. 3. Belonging to an...