Carpe Diem

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrpeɪ ˈdiːəm/

Definitions of carpe diem

noun a Latin phrase meaning 'seize the day'

Example Sentences

A1 Carpe diem means seize the day in Latin.

A2 In the movie 'Dead Poets Society', the teacher encourages his students to carpe diem.

B1 The concept of carpe diem is often associated with living in the present moment.

B2 Many people have carpe diem tattoos as a reminder to make the most of each day.

C1 Philosophers throughout history have discussed the importance of carpe diem in one's life.

C2 The poet Horace is often credited with popularizing the phrase carpe diem in his works.

Examples of carpe diem in a Sentence

formal In times of uncertainty, it is important to remember the Latin phrase 'carpe diem' which means seize the day.

informal Hey, let's make the most of today and live by the motto 'carpe diem'!

slang Yolo, let's carpe diem and have some fun!

figurative Just like a bird seizing its prey, we should seize the opportunities that come our way - carpe diem!

Grammatical Forms of carpe diem

• past tense: seized the day
• plural: carpe diems
• comparative: more carpe diem
• superlative: most carpe diem
• present tense: seize the day
• future tense: will seize the day
• perfect tense: have seized the day
• continuous tense: seizing the day
• singular: carpe diem
• positive degree: carpe diem
• infinitive: to carpe diem
• gerund: carpe dieming
• participle: carpe diemed

Origin and Evolution of carpe diem

First Known Use: 0023 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The phrase 'carpe diem' originates from a Latin poem by the Roman poet Horace.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Horace's poem 'Odes' to encourage seizing the day and making the most of the present moment, the phrase has evolved to become a popular motto emphasizing living in the present and not worrying about the future.