Posted on 02/16/2012 4:45:23 AM PST by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
idoneous \ahy-DOH-nee-uhs\ adjective
Appropriate; fit; suitable; apt.
Example sentences:
As far as benefices are concerned no one could be more idoneous, fitting or suitable than Martin, since he is an Anglican clergyman.
-- Patrick O'Brian, The Truelove
It would hardly be possible to apply less idoneous adjectives to it than Watson's reiterated "wailing" and "haunting."
-- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone
Etymology:
Idoneous is derived from the Latin word idōneus which meant "suitable."
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
Barack: Heed the words of Polonius
Ever true, and for you, quite idoneous
“Neither borrow nor lend”
He does the first without end
Creating numbers by premise erroneous
No doubt there was some confusion when he asked her, "Honey, would you like it in the front or outback?"
LOL!
Example sentences:
As far as benefices are concerned no one could be more idoneous, fitting or suitable than Martin, since he is an Anglican clergyman.
-- Patrick O'Brian, The Truelove
Isn't Mr. O'Brian being redundant in his example?
A+++!
I watched it live, because Gutfeld slays me. Priceless.
Whew, A+ for you.
A+ for you! Wish my team luck in Hockeytown tomorrow night. Streaks are meant to be broken.
A+ for you. It’s biblical as well.
I think he’s big on context clues.
So watch what you say....
i LOLed in my ofc!!
He’s my fave by far also.
A+ for you. I had a patient named Maximus this week.
Word is though, when she saw him in all his glory, she wasn’t all that Impreza’d....
I was watching the 5 one day and Sarah says “where’s Bob?”. I told her I didn’t realize she paid any attention when I had it on.
She only knew his name and not any others cause people are always chastising him by name.
everyone always knows the name of the class clown, i guess!
Ya estas en el aeropuerto?
Probably couldn’t see the Forester for the trees.
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