Positive Word a Day

I love word of the day and dictionary.com. I noticed that often I have a predilection for the negative dictionary words. Then I wondered out loud if there were a site that gave a positive dictionary word everyday.

As such this page was born. Everyday I will introduce a new word with the phonics, definition, and a cool sentence. All words and other post on this page will be positive!

Having a rough morning? Place your hand over your heart. Feel that its called purpose, you’re alive for a reason.
Luxuriate

-to enjoy oneself without stint, revel -to grow fully and abundantly, thrive

Sentence

Often times people luxuriate more in a new environment.

Certitude

[sur-ti-tood, -tyood] noun:

  • freedom from doubt, especially in matters of faith or opinion; certainty

Sentence:

When faced with a daunting task, like unemployment, it is important to hold onto certitude.

Quote:

“Certitude is not the test of certainty. We have been cocksure of many things that were not so.”

-Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

Benevolence

[buh-nev-uh-luhns] noun:

  1. desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness: to be filled with benevolence toward one’s fellow creatures.
  2. an act of kindness; a charitable gift.
  3. English History. a forced contribution to the sovereign.

Sentence:

Often times my relationship with my family is filled with benevolence and I am happy to do things but sometimes I wish I had the choice even though I would likely make the same choice.

Quote:

“General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be.”

-Jane Austen

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