ok so we all know that "plethora" is davids favorite word. now, what is your favorite word!?!!?!?!?

i have a few:

indubitably-cannot be doubted; unquestionable

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis- an obscure term ostensibly referring to a lung disease caused by silica dust, sometimes cited as one of the longest words in the English language.

indeed- in truth

and

melodramatic- Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental

numinous

("expansive transcendence" is my makeshift definition)

Welcome to the forum

I have a few: Juxtaposed, Aesthetic, Prolific, Beguiling, Ethereal and Conceptual . I think I over used these words when writing essays for Uni!!
*hangs head in shame*

I also like the words Nomadic and Arduous!

numnah

welcome. I like illuminate

chagrin

i like it so much it is in my signature!!

omnium gatherum - a miscellaneous collection of objects
and
cacophony - harsh or discordant sound

The only favorite I can think of right now is phenomenal.

My son got a dictionary from school, and he said he wants to learn how to spell all of those super long words in the back.

He just won his class spelling bee...so I bet he could do it!!!

congrats to your son!!

catharthis - purging of emotions

Thanks Kiera!

Obsequious.
[size="6"][/size]ob·se·qui·ous /əbˈsikwiəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uhb-see-kwee-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants.
3. obedient; dutiful.

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[Origin: 1375–1425; late ME < L obsequiōsus, equiv. to obsequi(um) compliance (obsequ(ī) to comply with (ob- ob- + sequī to follow) + -ium -ium) + -ōsus -ous]

(i.e. BROWN-NOSING!!!)

I'll play:

discombobulated. Sure is how I'm feeling these days

Hmmm....
malicious
palindrome
and impecunious

Hey Silly! I actually use that word a lot right now too!!!

And:

lascivious.

Brouhaha
yes, it's a real word
:]

persnickety...cornucopia...impetuous...copasetic...quintessential

COOKIE



Sorry to be so basic, but that's my favorite word right now,,, 2am, need sleep, need cookie, think about better word tomorrow,, no better word than cookie...

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

My fav word would have to be cookie! It explains dc and it's a sweet treat. It might not be big, but it's a word.

XOXOXO!! (to davie)