afflated
\ uh-FLEY-tid \, adjective;
1.
having inspiration; inspired.
Definition of afflated| See synonyms| Comment on today's word| Suggest tomorrow's word
Quotes:
Regimental pride had taken them unawares and quite afflated them.
-- Evelyn Waugh, "Men at Arms ," 1952
This afflated reflection has stirred the hearts and minds of American Superheroes from General George Washington right down to the current Incarnation, who is much given to visions of God working His wondrous will through the invention of America.
-- Robert Coover, "The Public Burning ," 1977
Origin:
Afflated comes from the now-obsolete verb afflate which means "to inspire."
Dictionary.com
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Recommended Web Sites!
- Internet Public Library . The “Reading Room” is interesting. Books, magazine, journal links and much much more.
- File Extension Resource. Ever wonder what those extensions mean on a file? Check this site out for thousands of extensions, what they mean, and what programs open them
- The Purdue University Online Writing Lab ...MLA guidelines in research papers, and citing all sources from a single book to government ...
- New York Public Library's Digital Gallery provides free and open access to over 640,000 images digitized from the The New York Public Library's vast collections, including illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints, photographs and more.