Apricity

Pronunciation: /əˈprɪsəti/

Definitions of apricity

noun the warmth of the sun in winter

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy sitting in the apricity of the sun.

A2 The cat stretched out in the warm apricity of the window.

B1 The picnic was made even more enjoyable by the apricity of the day.

B2 She basked in the apricity of the beach, feeling the warmth on her skin.

C1 The garden was a perfect spot to relax in the gentle apricity of the afternoon.

C2 The terrace offered a stunning view of the city bathed in the golden apricity of the sunset.

Examples of apricity in a Sentence

formal The apricity of the sun on the garden was a welcome sight after a long winter.

informal I love sitting in the apricity of the backyard on a warm day.

slang Let's go soak up some apricity at the park.

figurative The apricity of her smile warmed his heart.

Grammatical Forms of apricity

• plural: apricities
• comparative: more apricity
• superlative: most apricity
• present tense: enjoying apricity
• future tense: will experience apricity
• perfect tense: have experienced apricity
• continuous tense: are experiencing apricity
• singular: apricity
• positive degree: apricity
• infinitive: to experience apricity
• gerund: enjoying apricity
• participle: experienced apricity

Origin and Evolution of apricity

First Known Use: 1623 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'apricity' is derived from the Latin word 'apricus' which means 'exposed to the sun'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the warmth of the sun in winter, 'apricity' has evolved to also signify the feeling of the sun's rays on a cold day or the pleasure of being in the sun.