Defiance in the Literary World
Sometimes a word comes along that you think,
apparently, once upon a time, it must have been used quite extensively to make the dictionary annals.
Many words, while not ancient, have outlived their glory, yet still
not acquired “archaic” in the dictionary. Ever wonder how long it's been
since someone wrote or called another …
BRAZENFACED (-fāstʹ) adj. – having, or uttered with, a brazen
expression, impudent, shameless. [WW #173]
Oh, no! Not that! If I ever used brazenfaced, surely I was tipsy,
trying to make a point in my drunken fog. But there it is, in dictionary
black-and-white. Even Microsoft Word’s extensive thesaurus ignores it.
Of course, we still use brazen. It’s a great word for tempering a description of an obnoxiously
bold person. But brazenfaced is rather awkwardly long and gangly. Just to say
it, forces you to slow down and truly think about it.
As I write this, it’s kinda growing on me.
Makes me want to find a place to use it—a word especially suited for fiction,
don’t you think?
After his rude denouncement, the brazenfaced
Irish redhead turned on her heel with nary a word and stomped off before he
could utter another sound.
Your turn!
Word Challenge: BRAZENFACED. Think sassy, as you fit brazenfaced into your
week of lively writings. And feel free to share your creative genius with us!
Learning knows no prejudices or boundaries, and
it isn’t fattening! Expanding your mind is a no-cost simple joy. Do you feel
that way too? Share your comments below, about Wordplay
Wednesday or learning in general. What’s your inspiration?
Write first for yourself … only then can you write for others. (L.Rochelle)
LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by
trade, and an author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books (of
three) in her Blast from Your Past
series, available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll
Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll
Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon, … The Psychedelic Seventies!
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