Category: Word of the Day – V

ETYMOLOGY
from Latin vultuōsus (having an affected look),
from vultus (face, countenance)

EXAMPLE
The portrait portrayed a vultuosous 15-year-old bride marrying a much older man.

ETYMOLOGY
from Latin venustāt-, participial stem of venustāre, 
from venustus, from Venus (Venus, Roman goddess of beauty and love)

EXAMPLE
Colourful baskets of flowers venustate the city throughout the summer.