English word of the day

Definition: (noun) A woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive. Synonyms: femme fatale, temptress, Delilah, siren. Usage: Though his wife stood lovingly by his side all evening, he had eyes only for the enchantress in the emerald dress whose every look, movement, and breath seemed to beckon him.

Definition: (adjective) Cleverly amusing in tone. Synonyms: bantering, facetious. Usage: The student made a tongue-in-cheek remark about his dog having eaten his overdue math homework.

Definition: (adjective) Of or relating to the spleen. Synonyms: lienal. Usage: Julian was overjoyed as his doctor explained that his splenic tumor had gone into remission.