English word of the day

Definition: (adjective) Heartily friendly and congenial. Synonyms: comradely. Usage: Everyone in the tour group was instantly enamored by the guide and his hail-fellow demeanor.

Definition: (adjective) Commonly used or practiced; usual. Synonyms: habitual, accustomed, customary. Usage: Professor Erlin lost his wonted calm: he beat the table with his fist, and drowned all opposition with the roar of his fine deep voice.

Definition: (adjective) <i>(British informal)</i> Ill-tempered or annoyed. Synonyms: snorty. Usage: He was a bit shirty with her when she arrived late.