SuaviloquyToday’s word

ennui

Ennui, n.

Etymology: [F., fr. L. in odio in hatred. See Annoy.]

A feeling of weariness and disgust; dullness and languor of spirits, arising from satiety or want of interest; tedium. T. Gray.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists ennui only as an antonym, under entertainment.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given