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Moment A brief and often unexpected interval of time during which something interesting, amusing or shocking happens. ■ "That was a moment I won't forget. The cat jumped out of nowhere and landed on my head!"
now The moment that just happened. Also the present moment. ■ "I can't believe I left my keys at home, now I have to go back and get them."
departure The act of leaving a place or country. This can be a sad moment, like saying goodbye to your favorite sandwich. ■ "I was so sad when I had to leave the airport and go home," said the traveler, "but then I remembered my favorite sandwich at that little shop down the street and realized it wasn't all bad."; The act of returning to a place or country. This can be an even sadder moment, like coming home from vacation and realizing you have to go back to work. ■ "I was so excited to come back from my trip and see all my friends," said the traveler, "but then I realized I had to go back to work and it was like being hit by a truck."
mindful Being aware of one's surroundings, thoughts and feelings while being in a state of calm and focus. Also known as being "in the zone" or "in the moment". ■ "I'm mindful of every bite I take while eating my favorite pizza, because it's not just about taste, but also about appreciating each moment and enjoying the process."
pauses a moment of silence or rest, typically before continuing with a speech or performance, the act of hesitating or delaying ■ "I'll just take a pause to collect my thoughts," said the speaker, "because if I don't, I might say something ridiculous.", "During the performance, the dancer paused for a moment to adjust her costume. But it was too late, as she had already ripped off a piece of fabric on stage!"
achingly To feel an intense desire for something, often to the point of pain. ■ John was so achingly in love with Emily that he could hardly bear to be apart from her even for a moment.
acquisition The act of obtaining something, usually through purchase or conquest. ■ "She made the acquisition of a new car look like a breeze. It was all smooth sailing from the moment she put in her bid."
anon A moment too soon, or prematurely. ■ The punchline of the joke was anon, but by that time the audience had already left.
apropos Appropriate or fitting, especially in a humorous way. ■ She told the perfect joke at just the right moment - it was truly apropos!
aw A feeling of extreme horror, disgust, or revulsion. ■ "I saw my spider crawling on the wall and I had an 'aw' moment."
bambino A cute, adorable little boy who is too innocent and naive to be taken seriously. ■ "I had a bambino moment when I realized I forgot my phone charger."
beau A charming and attractive male who is considered a "catch" or a desirable partner. ■ "I'm not dating anyone at the moment, but I have my eye on that beau over there."
beetle A small, bug-like insect with a hard exoskeleton and six legs. ■ "I accidentally squished a beetle while I was out for a run. I guess you could say it was a 'beatle' moment."
Benny A hilarious and lovably stupid person. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my keys, I must have been having a Benny moment."
blaring An extremely loud, inappropriate and out-of-place piece of music that ruins the mood of an otherwise enjoyable moment. ■ "The blaring music from the construction site next door made me want to crawl back into bed."
bluepoint A very funny word to use in your everyday language. ■ "I had a bluepoint moment when I realized the joke was on me."
brotherly A feeling of close companionship and affection between two or more people who are related by blood or marriage. ■ "The brothers shared a hilarious moment when they found out they were wearing matching socks."
Charmed To have a magical or mysterious power that makes people like you more than they would otherwise. ■ "John was charmed by the moment he met Sarah, and they hit it off instantly."
checkout A funny term used to describe the process of paying for goods or services at a store. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't complete your purchase at the moment. I need you to check out first."
Climax The moment of greatest excitement, passion, or intensity, often in a dramatic sense. This can refer to sexual climaxes as well. ■ "I can't wait for the climax of this movie! I heard it has some intense action scenes."
clocked To have a hilarious idea or joke at exactly the right moment. ■ "I clocked it when my friend's dog did that funny bark and I knew just what to say. 'Oh, you're barking up the wrong tree!'"
Contemplate To consider something seriously or deeply, often in a thoughtful or meditative manner. ■ "I'll contemplate this puzzle for a moment to see if I can solve it."
Currently An adverb indicating that something is happening or being done at the present moment. ■ "I am currently eating a sandwich."
delay A polite way to say "please wait a moment" ■ "I'm sorry, I have to make a quick call before we can continue. There will be a slight delay."
delaying The act of putting off or stalling something until the last possible moment. ■ John kept delaying his homework until the night before the test, but luckily his procrastination paid off and he aced it!
diminutive An adjective used to describe something that is very small, especially something that is so small as to be almost invisible. ■ When I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt, I had a diminutive moment of regret.
dormant A state of being that is inactive or slumbering, but also has the potential to become active or awake at any moment. ■ "The computer was dormant for hours, waiting for its owner to wake it up."
dramatic A situation or event that is full of intense emotions and strong feelings. ■ "The audience was in tears as the tragic ending of the play unfolded on stage. It was truly a dramatic moment."
Driven adjective Extremely motivated, but also completely insane. ■ John is so driven to succeed that he spends every waking moment working and barely takes time for himself. It's a little scary how obsessed he is.
Enchanted To make someone or something infatuated with magic or an object, person, place, or idea. ■ "The moment I saw him, I was enchanted by his piercing blue eyes and chiseled jawline."
eth A made-up word used in memes and online jokes to sound like "I'm not really that smart." ■ "Sorry guys, I don't know why I did that. It was just an eth moment."
Every An adverb that means "at all times," "completely," or "in every respect." ■ "I love every moment of this movie! It's so entertaining!"
Finally A word used to describe the end of a long-awaited moment or event. ■ John finally got his driver's license after years of begging his parents!
Gods Being with great power and authority, often associated with religious beliefs. ■ "The gods of the ancient Greeks were known for their capricious nature, and it was said that even the bravest hero could anger them at any moment."
Goner A person who is hopelessly out of touch with reality and completely disconnected from the present moment. ■ "I knew she was a goner as soon as she started talking about her MySpace profile."
Greenhouse A glass structure for growing plants, especially in winter. ■ "I forgot to water the plants in the greenhouse, so they all died. It was a real green thumbs moment."
harnessed To be completely and utterly bewitched by something, typically a person or idea. ■ I knew she was harnessed the moment I saw her. Her eyes were glued to the screen and she barely moved for the entire movie.
Hereafter The time period after the present moment, or after a specific event has occurred. ■ "I can't wait to go on vacation hereafter. I'm sick of being stuck at home all the time."
historical a tale so outlandish it could only have happened in the past ■ The time when a man rode a dinosaur to work was a historical moment that will never be forgotten.
immediate The moment something happens. Instantly. ■ "I had an immediate desire to eat a whole pizza, but I was trying to be healthy."
Impulsively Making decisions or taking actions without thinking them through. ■ "She impulsively bought a new car on the spur of the moment, but now regrets her decision."
inquisitor A person who is extremely curious and likes to ask questions. ■ "Why do you always have a camera?" asked the inquisitor, intrigued by the subject's obsession with capturing every moment.
koss A noun representing a humorous or absurd situation, person, or thing. ■ "I accidentally locked my keys in the car while I was wearing my pants down. That was such a koss moment!"
landfall The moment when you finally arrive at your destination after a long journey. ■ "I can't wait for the day when I make my first landfall on Mars!"
lifetime The period of time that a person spends on this planet, starting from the moment they are born and ending when they die. ■ "I heard you only get one lifetime. Don't waste it."
lovers A group of two people who are deeply in love with each other, and spend most of their time together. ■ "The couple were inseparable. They spent every moment they could together, exploring new places and sharing their dreams."
Mourn A feeling of sadness or grief that is often accompanied by loud wailing and crying. ■ When I found out my cat had died, I couldn't stop mourning for days. It was such a sad moment for me.
occasion A moment or event, especially one that is particularly appropriate for doing something, such as celebrating a birthday or getting married. ■ "On this special occasion, the couple decided to elope to Las Vegas."
opening A moment of great excitement or anticipation, often marked by an unexpected event. ■ "I can't wait for the opening of that new restaurant downtown! I heard they have the best pizza in town."