Word of the Day
Friday, January 26, 2007
Yearn (verb) – Okay, I doubt there’s anyone who needs this word defined, but, it’s just such a fabulous word that I couldn’t pass up the chance to use it today. The word means…to be consumed with longing; to deeply desire something; to crave something with insistent and lingering wishing. To feel deep tenderness and sympathy. To desire the attainment of something that goes unfulfilled.
Now isn’t that a great word? Can’t you just feel it?
(the word originates in Old English with “giernan or gyrnan” meaning “to strive”)
(Personally, I think the word must have originated with Abelarde pining for his Heloise, and if you don’t know the story, oh, man, it’s harsh! And it’s true…)
Word in a Sentence: In my novel Choices Meant for Gods, Nigel yearned to get back to the Taiman estate before anyone could threaten Chariss and her guardian into fleeing.
Your turn! And with a word like this, I yearn for passion from those keyboards, people!
"Some days, you just want the dragon to win."
Friday, January 26, 2007
Yearn (verb) – Okay, I doubt there’s anyone who needs this word defined, but, it’s just such a fabulous word that I couldn’t pass up the chance to use it today. The word means…to be consumed with longing; to deeply desire something; to crave something with insistent and lingering wishing. To feel deep tenderness and sympathy. To desire the attainment of something that goes unfulfilled.
Now isn’t that a great word? Can’t you just feel it?
(the word originates in Old English with “giernan or gyrnan” meaning “to strive”)
(Personally, I think the word must have originated with Abelarde pining for his Heloise, and if you don’t know the story, oh, man, it’s harsh! And it’s true…)
Word in a Sentence: In my novel Choices Meant for Gods, Nigel yearned to get back to the Taiman estate before anyone could threaten Chariss and her guardian into fleeing.
Your turn! And with a word like this, I yearn for passion from those keyboards, people!
"Some days, you just want the dragon to win."
posted by Sandy Lender | 9:18 AM
1 Comments:
Yearning for the touch of someone long gone from my life can be both depressing and exhilarating at the same time. Go figure!
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