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3 Underrated Words to Add to Your Vocabulary
Want to sound more intelligent? Here are three words you should try using today.
Some words simply don’t get used as much as they should. While this is, of course, a subjective opinion, I strongly believe that adding the following words to your daily vocabulary will make you a more eloquent and engaging speaker.
1. Pragmatic
Prag·mat·ic (adj.)
Definition: Being practical and focused on what is achievable rather than on theory or ideals
Example: “My sister is very pragmatic and always has a plan.” [or] “He’s always been a very pragmatic person, making decisions based on what will work best.”
2. Colloquially
Col·lo·qui·al·ly (adv.)
Definition: Informally, or in a casual way; specifically used to mean “in a casual conversation”
Example: “It’s colloquially acceptable to end a sentence with a preposition.” [or] You might say “I’m hitting the store real quick” instead of “I am going to the grocery store.”
3. Ostentatious
Os·ten·ta·tious (adj.)
