How misusing words can even change their dictionary definitions | Elisabeth Ribbans

Coruscating was originally a sparkling synonym, but now we understand that it’s something more scathingGrayson Perry’s “coruscating repartee”, a silky head of hair used to “coruscating effect”, and a “coruscating verdict” expected from the privileges committee.... #press

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/10/misusing-words-can-change-their-dictionary-definitions-coruscating?utm_source=press.coop

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