Wednesday, September 6, 2023

I love words

ex·u·ber·ant / iɡˈzo͞ob(ə)rənt, eɡˈzo͞ob(ə)rənt / adjective = filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.  Example: "The exuberant crowds welcomed him."

ex·or·bi·tant
/ iɡˈzôrbətnt, eɡˈzôrbətnt / adjective = unreasonably high (when speaking of a price or amount charged).  Example:  "I didn't go to that concert because of the exorbitant price of tickets."

(You may wonder why I'm featuring these words together.  I recently overheard someone say to another person at her table, "And the cost was not exuberant."  I knew what she meant, and probably her listener did, too.  But it made me smile and gave me a couple of words to share on the blog today.)

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