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May 04 2010

Word of the Day

nu·mi·nous

  [noo-muh-nuhs, nyoo-]  Show IPA–adjective
1.of, pertaining to, or like a numen; spiritual or supernatural.
2.surpassing comprehension or understanding; mysterious:that element in artistic expression that remains numinous.
3.arousing one’s elevated feelings of duty, honor, loyalty, etc.:a benevolent and numinous paternity.Origin: 
1640–50; < L nūmin- (s. of nūmennumen -ous

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