amazing Function: adjective
: causing amazement, great wonder, or surprise
amazing Function: adjective
: causing amazement, great wonder, or surprise
I've always thought it would be cool to have a dictionary with a photograph or drawing by every definition. That way if, for example, you looked up the word deodar, and wanted to know what one looked like, you'd have an image right next to the definition. (This would work great with online dictionaries. Are you listening Merriam-Webster?) Since I don't know of one, I'm going to have to start my own.
Today we'll define the word stupid.
Stupid Pronunciation: \?stü-p?d, ?styü-\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French stupide, from Latin stupidus, from stupEre to be numb, be astonished -- more at TYPE 1 a : slow of mind : OBTUSE b : given to unintelligent decisions or acts : acting in an unintelligent or careless manner c : lacking intelligence or reason : BRUTISH 2 : marked by or resulting from unreasoned thinking or acting : SENSELESS stupid decision>