Ahoight

[mars-as-a-girl.livejournal.com]

Ahoight adj.
Definition: Elevated; in good spirits.

from Anglo-Saxon a, on, and heahdhu, height.

Reference: Edward Lloyd's Encyclopaedic Dictionary, 1895



She was ahoight whenever she thought about Michael C. Hall.

Comments

[cloudmx.livejournal.com]

"ruminate" usually carries negative connotations, at least in a psychological sense. "reflect" might've been a more appropriate verb.

at least in my opinion.

[mars-as-a-girl.livejournal.com]

I thought so, also. Still, love the word, first time I've thought to use it. I'll change it :)

[nerdfury.livejournal.com]

Since when did ruminate carry any negative connotations?

Also, good first word! The lack of pronunciation guide is not so good, though. ;) I usually include the word, a break-down by syllable and/or pronunciation, definition, etymology and usage. I always like knowing how to pronounce things!

Especially damnable Anglo-Saxon words. Damn Germanics.

[mars-as-a-girl.livejournal.com]

I think because it is defined as something reflected on "over and over again." http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ruminate
Which seems to implicate the process of worrying. It's a repetitive thought. Repetitive good thoughts seem less frequent/likely. Hmm. I suppose it is contingent upon the person.

Anyhow! I apologize! I wished to provide one but there was no pronunciation key and I could not find the word anywhere online!

[nerdfury.livejournal.com]

Ruminate is not a specifically negative term in the same way 'delete' is a negative term. It's all in the use and connotation. Bless you, English. I don't know why people insist on getting Japanese kanji and Latinate tattoos when our own language is so damn fascinating.

Pity about the lack of pronunciation, mind. A bit of quick Googling has suggested that it's simply ah-HOYT for pronunciation. My limited knowledge of Germanic derivatives suggests this is probably correct, Americanisation of the pronunciation notwithstanding.

[mars-as-a-girl.livejournal.com]

Oh my, I know precisely what you mean. Tattoos in Japanese (and the like) have become quite the trend. Meh.

I have no idea how you found that. I looked on Merriam, Wiktionary, Dictionary.com, and a few others and none had it. I figured it was pronounced that way.

[nerdfury.livejournal.com]

The Google-fu is strong in me, young padawan.

[mars-as-a-girl.livejournal.com]

Aye, you're only a few years older than I! :)

[cloudmx.livejournal.com]

at least in a psychological sense

there's a strong difference in rumination and reflection.

[nerdfury.livejournal.com]

Except one of the definitions of ruminate (transitive verb, I believe) is To reflect on over and over again. Which is the same as reflect, which in this usage is a synonym of ruminate.

[cloudmx.livejournal.com]

No, see, I was quoting myself. I get that.

In cognitive psychology, there's a clear distinction over reflection and rumination.