Word of the Day

Salient

July 22, 2026

sa·​lient /ˈsālyənt/

Adjective

prominent, conspicuous, striking, noticeable

"The most salient characteristic of life is its urgency, 'here and now' without any possible postponement."

- José Ortega y Gasset (1883 - 1955)
View Word of the Day Archive →