Definition: (noun) The total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it).
Synonyms: body of work.
Usage: The musicologist studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre.
Discuss
oeuvre
More Stories Like These
In Today's Word
verbigerate
verb intr.: To obsessively repeat meaningless words and phrases.
In Today's Word
inauthentic
Definition: (adjective) Intended to deceive. Synonyms: spurious. Usage: Jim congratulated me on my promotion, but his inauthentic excitement …
In Today's Word
cliticize
verb tr., intr.: To attach or become attached.
In Today's Word
aposiopesis
noun: An abrupt breaking off in the middle of a sentence, as if one is unable or unwilling …
In Today's Word
illusionist
Definition: (noun) Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience. Synonyms: conjurer, magician, prestidigitator. Usage: The illusionist …
In Today's Word
counterbalance
Definition: (verb) Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. Synonyms: countervail, neutralize, counteract. Usage: That gentleman …
In Today's Word
dabble
Definition: (verb) Work with in an amateurish manner. Synonyms: smatter, play around. Usage: She dabbles in astronomy, but …
In Today's Word
otherguess
adjective: Of another kind.
In Today's Word
poltroon
Definition: (noun) An abject coward. Synonyms: craven, recreant. Usage: What a miserable little poltroon had fear, engendered of …
In Today's Word
interdigitate
verb tr., intr.: To interlock like the fingers of two hands.