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apricity word of the day

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Tizliz Fri 13-Feb-26 11:11:54

the feeling of the warmth of the winter sun on your face.

Didn’t realise there was a word for this feeling. Seeing and feeling the sun after so many dreary days is wonderful this morning

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CanadianGran Fri 13-Feb-26 20:52:08

I hate to say that I don't think the word describes the feeling.

Despite the cold air, she sat on the back steps with a book to enjoy the apricity.

Despite the cold air, she sat on the back steps with a book to enjoy the warmth of the winter sun.

Second sentence feels better to me.

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Scribbles Fri 13-Feb-26 21:26:47

I agree, CanadianGran.

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JackyB Sat 14-Feb-26 12:01:37

It's one of Susie Dent's favourites. I recommend the podcast "Something rhymes with purple" . It's no longer being uploaded but you learn lots of these sort of words.

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Labradora Sat 14-Feb-26 15:11:55

CanadianGran

I hate to say that I don't think the word describes the feeling.

Despite the cold air, she sat on the back steps with a book to enjoy the apricity.

Despite the cold air, she sat on the back steps with a book to enjoy the warmth of the winter sun.

Second sentence feels better to me.

On reflection I agree with you.
It sounds a bit like the opposite when you put it like that.

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Grannybags Sat 14-Feb-26 16:32:09

Well I’ve enjoyed some apricity today!

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Allira Sat 14-Feb-26 16:34:35

Now we know the word, or have been reminded of it - how to pronounce it?

With the emphasis on the first or second syllable?

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henetha Sat 14-Feb-26 17:55:39

I walked in our local park today in lovely winter sunshine. I certainly appreciated the apricity.

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