Word Ultra — Set 166

Set 166 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: bacchanalian, ornithophilous, sanctimonious, eburnean, lacustrine. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. bacchanalian · adjective/ˌbækəˈneɪljən/

   characterized by or given to drunken revelry or festive celebration

   The party descended into a bacchanalian frenzy, with guests dancing and drinking late into the night.

   Synonyms: festive, drunken, revelrous

   Origin: The word 'bacchanalian' originates from the Roman festival of Bacchanalia, which was dedicated to Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry.

2. ornithophilous · adjective/ɔrnəˈθəfələs/

   attracted to or pollinated by birds

   The brightly colored flowers in the tropical rainforest are often ornithophilous, attracting a variety of bird species for pollination.

   Synonyms: bird-pollinated,bird-attracting

   Origin: Derived from the Greek words 'ornitho-' meaning 'bird' and 'philos' meaning 'loving' or 'attracted to'.

3. sanctimonious · adjective/ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

   making a show of being morally superior to other people

   His sanctimonious attitude during the debate annoyed many, as he constantly acted like he held the moral high ground.

   Synonyms: self-righteous, holier-than-thou, pious

   Origin: The word 'sanctimonious' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'sanctimonia' meaning 'holiness', combined with the suffix '-ous' which indicates possessing the quality of.

4. eburnean · adjective/ˌiː.bɜrˈni.ən/

   resembling ivory in color or texture

   The artist chose an eburnean palette to capture the delicate beauty of the wedding dress, highlighting its elegance and purity.

   Synonyms: ivory, alabaster, pearly

   Origin: Derived from the Latin 'eburneus', meaning 'ivory', which comes from 'ebur', meaning 'ivory'.

5. lacustrine · adjective/ləˈkʌstrɪn/

   relating to or growing in a lake

   The researchers studied the lacustrine ecosystems to understand the unique biodiversity found within the lake.

   Synonyms: limnetic, lake-dwelling, aquatic

   Origin: derived from the Latin word 'lacus' meaning 'lake'