(adj)
Definition—utterly astounded (British, Australian, and NZ slang)
Usage—“…and that you can ask the questions in such a way that the person will reveal herself even when she knows that this is precisely what you are trying to get her to do—all of this is, for me, well, gobsmacking.”
~ Find Your Strongest Life
2. Boanerges
(n) [boh-uh-NUR-jeez]
Definition—a vociferous preacher or orator [also, a surname given by Jesus to James and John, Mark 3:17]
Usage—
“…And neigh like Boanerges;
Then, punctual as a star,
Stop—docile and omnipotent—
At its own stable door.”
~ “The Locomotive” by Emily Dickinson
7 comments:
Interesting words. Boanerges is totally new to me - it looks like it's always capitalized. I doubt I'll use it because I won't remember how to pronounce it. Thanks for participating today!
Gobsmack is a terrific word!
Boanerges? I'm gobsmacked1 I've never heard that word before :)
I have a friend who uses gobsmacked all the time. It's quite perfect for her!
Gobsmack makes me think of Willy Wonka for some reason. Boanerges is a new word to me! Very interesting words!
Great words, never heard Boaneges before. Love the word though. I am gobsmacked by your words today. :)
LOVE the word gobsmacked...now I feel the need to use it, just for fun.
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