"That's a great deal to make one word mean," Alice said in a thoughtful tone. "When I make a word do a lot of work like that," said Humpty Dumpty, "I always pay it extra."

Wednesday 10 June 2009

Insouciance

 
Insouciance, (pronounced In-soosi-arnce) a delightful sounding word, refers to a carefree attitude; a cheerful lack of anxiety or concern.

"He greeted the morning with his usual insouciance; requesting his butler to bring him ham and eggs and a pot of strong coffee." (I wish!)
 
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  1. Heather10 June 2009 at 11:11

    For a moment, I thought you were referring to your dear brother - and you - as the butler while visiting him...hahahah. Glad to know it wasn't so...glad to know :)

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