adjective: 1. Indirect or ambiguous, having double meaning; sarcastic or malicious. 2. Performed with the back of the hand facing forward.
backhanded
More Stories Like These
In Today's Word
friable
Definition: (adjective) Easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder. Synonyms: crumbly. Usage: The men disturbed the …
In Today's Word
psalm
noun: A sacred poem or song. verb intr.: To sing a poem or song.
In Today's Word
libertine
Definition: (adjective) Unrestrained by convention or morality. Synonyms: debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, profligate, riotous, fast. Usage: Such …
In Today's Word
papier-mache
noun: A mixture of pulped paper, glue, etc., used in making sculptures, boxes, ornaments, etc. adjective: 1. Made …
In Today's Word
prodigality
Definition: (noun) The trait of spending extravagantly. Synonyms: profligacy, extravagance. Usage: She spent her first half-year's dividend from …
In Today's Word
exemplify
Definition: (verb) To furnish or serve as an example of; typify. Synonyms: represent. Usage: Her character exemplifies the …
In Today's Word
Devonshire
verb tr.: To clear land by burning turf, stubble, etc.
In Today's Word
perfidious
Definition: (adjective) Of, relating to, or marked by perfidy; treacherous. Synonyms: punic, treacherous. Usage: After Frank betrayed him, …
In Today's Word
unflappable
adjective: Staying calm even in difficult circumstances.
In Today's Word
insouciance
Definition: (noun) Blithe lack of concern; nonchalance. Synonyms: carefreeness, lightheartedness, lightsomeness. Usage: He replied with characteristic insouciance, "So …