Welcome back to Vocab of the Day! Explore 3 new words every day.

Grow your vocabulary with words that enrich your writing and spark creativity.

Today’s Words

Redolent, Numinous, and Sagacious

What does redolent mean?

Redolent (adjective) – strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something; also describes something that emits a pleasant fragrance.
Example: The kitchen was redolent of freshly baked bread, instantly bringing back childhood memories.

What does numinous mean?

Numinous (adjective) – having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality; suggesting the presence of something divine.
Example: The cathedral’s vast, echoing silence created a numinous atmosphere that felt almost otherworldly.

What does sagacious mean?

Sagacious (adjective) – having keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example: Her sagacious advice guided the team through the most difficult decisions.

📌 Try weaving these words into your next story, journal entry, or poem. See how they shift the tone and bring new layers of meaning.

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That’s All!

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