Pronunciation: \ˈe-pə-ˌthet also -thət\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin epitheton, from Greek, from neuter of epithetos added, from epitithenai to put on, add, from epi- + tithenai to put — more at do
Date: 1579
1 a: a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing b: a disparaging or abusive word or phrase c: the part of a taxonomic name identifying a subordinate unit within a genus
2obsolete : expression
ethereal
Pronunciation: \i-ˈthir-ē-əl\
Function: adjective
Date: 1513
1 a: of or relating to the regions beyond the earth b: celestial , heavenly c: unworldly , spiritual
2 a: lacking material substance : immaterial , intangible b: marked by unusual delicacy or refinement
3: relating to, containing, or resembling a chemical
lambent
Pronunciation: \ˈlam-bənt\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin lambent-, lambens, present participle of lambere to lick — more at lap
Date: 1647
1 : playing lightly on or over a surface : flickering
2 : softly bright or radiant
3 : marked by lightness or brilliance especially of expression
motley
Pronunciation: \ˈmät-lē\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, perhaps from mot mote, speck
Date: 14th century
1 : variegated in color
2 : composed of diverse often incongruous elements
Poe is a bit flowery for me but his writing is full of great words and graphic descriptions.
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