Words come in and out of common usage, sure, but every once in a while I’m caught up short by repeatedly hearing a word that feels otherwise rare. Lately: “anodyne.” It’s suddenly everywhere, and I’m curious why.
Words come in and out of common usage, sure, but every once in a while I’m caught up short by repeatedly hearing a word that feels otherwise rare. Lately: “anodyne.” It’s suddenly everywhere, and I’m curious why.