english word · 2026-06-12
Apricity
noun
Meaning
The warmth of the sun in winter. It describes the feeling of solar heat on the skin despite a cold environment.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'apricitas', meaning 'sunny', from 'apricari', to bask in the sun.
Examples
"On a brisk January afternoon, I sat by the frozen lake to enjoy a few minutes of golden apricity."
"The cat stretched out on the stone porch, seeking the solace of the winter apricity."
A new word every day
Get a beautiful english word in your inbox every morning. Free.
Subscribe →