SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - It's no lie. Merriam-Webster has chosen "admonish" as its 2009 Word of the Year.
It beat out several other finalists that emerged from what the dictionary publisher's editor at large calls the "intersection of news and vocabulary."
It's a verb dating to the 14th century meaning "to express warning or disapproval in a gentle, earnest, or solicitous manner."
It was in the news this year when the U.S. House admonished South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie!" at President Barack Obama during a health care speech.
Other words in this year's top 10 list released Thursday include "emaciated," describing the condition of Michael Jackson's body after his death, and "nugatory," meaning "of little or no consequence."
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Web Search powered by YAHOO!
|
NewsNews
No rebuke for 'admonish,' 2009 Word of the Year
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - It's no lie. Merriam-Webster has chosen "admonish" as its 2009 Word of the Year.
By:
|
WNCT
Published: November 19, 2009
Published: November 19, 2009
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
MoreAdvertisement
View More:
Associated Press,
Barack Obama,
Editor,
Human Interest,
Joe Wilson,
Massachusetts,
Michael Jackson,
President,
South Carolina,
Springfield,
U.S. House
Not what you're looking for? Try our quick search:
Reader Comments
*Facebook Account Required to Comment. If you are not already logged into Facebook, please click the comment button to do so.Deal of the Day
Advertisement
Interactive Radar
Advertisement
Featured Blogger
Reel Reviews
Updated: 02/10/2012
Nine On Your Side's Phillip Sayblack shares his take on the latest movie and dvd releases.
More Posts by Reel Reviews
Hot Topics on WNCT.com
Advertisement
Advertisement