Terpsichorean

Terpsichorean is an adjective that means related to dancing. Our word of the day takes its origin from a dancing female figure in Greek mythology. In addition to being used as an adjective to mean anything connected to dancing, it can also be used as a noun to refer to a dancer. Here’s an example of terpsichorean as an adjective: Something about the pulsating rhythm of that music brings out terpsichorean impulses in me. It always feels great, but I get the feeling my family wishes I would stop immediately.