Caliginous

/kəˈlɪdʒɪnəs/ adjective

Definition

Misty, dim, dark; obscure and murky.

Etymology

From Latin 'caliginosus' (foggy/dark), from 'caligo' (fog/darkness/mist). A word that feels like walking through fog — you can barely see through its syllables.

Kelly Says

A word that feels like walking through FOG! Caliginous nights are when you can barely see your hand in front of your face. The syllables themselves feel misty and unclear: ka-LIJ-in-us. Spooky beautiful! 🌫️👻

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