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Part of Speech:
It’s a Noun
Pronounced:
ah-PRIS-i-tee
Defined:
The warmth of the sun in winter.
Why we L💜VE the word APRICITY
It’s easy to forget that winter days can hold a distinct, crisp beauty. APRICITY captures that exact, fleeting feeling of standing outside on a freezing afternoon and feeling the genuine heat of the sun hit your face. It’s an old, forgotten word from the 1600s that deserves a modern comeback.
HOW to Celebrate APRICITY
- World SNOW Day – There’s nothing quite like experiencing true apricity while breaking a sweat out on the slopes.
- National COCOA Day – If the winter sun isn’t quite doing the trick, a hot mug of cocoa is the ultimate backup plan.
Put it into a SENTENCE!
“We cut our mountain hike short, choosing instead to sit on the porch and enjoy the pure apricity of the afternoon.”
“Even in the dead of January, a sudden pocket of apricity made the afternoon walk feel like early spring.”
💡 Quick word TRIVIA
APRICITY stems from the Latin word apricari, which literally translates to “to bask in the sun.”
