English word of the day

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.

Definition: (verb) Change completely the nature or appearance of. Synonyms: metamorphose, transmogrify. Usage: To you, my friend, she would have appeared a hideous and ugly creature, but to me she was beautiful—so gloriously does love transfigure its object.