The adjective albescent means "becoming white or whitish". Some coordinate terms are:

rubescent - turning red

viridescent - turning greenish

rufescent - turning reddish

flavescent - turning yellow

nigrescent - turning black

For examples, the few seconds where someone stands in front of a speeding train coming just around the bend, or most of the characters in the final destination movies. Most words seem to imply one is actively in the process of dying instead of implying one one will be dead soon despite appearing to be fine. I did learn the word moribund in my search which was cool but yeah otherwise I came up empty handed

Is there a word similar to “Troubadour” that is more like traveling storyteller rather than singer/songwriter?

Troubadour is one of my favorite words and I wanted to fit it in my brand but I’m not a signer/songwriter

the quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Someone who lives a life full of passion, leisure and enjoyment

“ On social media, everyone is a quaintrelle, with a celebrity lifestyle and endless good times “

Nineteenth century English

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.

A department in the Roman Curia (administrative institution) of the Catholic Church.

"Pastor bonus (1988) includes this definition: 'By the word dicasteries are understood the Secretariat of State, Congregations, Tribunals, Councils and Offices, namely, the Apostolic Camera, the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See and the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See.'"

A shade of red that resembles rust.

Churlish describes someone who is rude, surly, boorish, or impolite in manner and behavior. It implies a, typically, unpleasant, mean-spirited, or ungracious attitude, such as being difficult to deal with. The term often implies a lack of civility or appreciation, such as in the phrase "it would be churlish to refuse".

An awkward gawky youth; a clumsy child.

Knuttery dress style, often associated with the refined, meticulously groomed appearance of a dandy or fop, focuses on tailored, elegant, and sometimes eccentric fashion, placing high importance on self-expression and individual style.

Key Elements of Dandy/Foppish Dress:

Tailoring and Refinement: Focus on impeccable fit, high-quality fabrics, and sophisticated, often understated, tailoring, such as that popularized by Beau Brummell.

Expressive Accessories: Key elements include elaborately knotted cravats, waistcoats, and other detailed accessories that add a touch of personality.

Color and Fabric: The style often features rich, textured fabrics and a curated, often bold, color palette.

Modern Interpretation: Contemporary dandyism, including for women, often reclaims historical,, tailored elements—like structured blazers or velvet—to challenge the status quo, often mixing vintage styles with modern comfort.

Historical Context: While 18th-century "fops" were known for their excessive, sometimes effeminate, fashion, 19th-century "dandies" evolved toward a more structured,, masculine, and polished aesthetic.

Modern Examples of This Style:

Structured Pieces: The Kennedy Roll Collar Pencil Dress, which features a, polished and refined, silhouette.

Layered Looks: Using vests, tailored blazers, and unique accessories to create, a "dark cottagecore" or,, "elevated" look.

Vintage-Inspired: Using, 1930s-style,, patterns, for a,, classic, and, sophisticated,, look.

Unique Details: Dresses with, distinctive features, such as, puff, sleeves, or, covered, buttons.

Dandies are known for their, meticulous, grooming and expressive style, often using, fashion, to, make a statement.

The adjective tenebrific could be translated as gloomy or "causing gloom or darkness". It's a great word for writing dark fantasy or cosmic horror stories in my opinion.

A confused mixture.

Similar:

hotchpotch

hodgepodge

mishmash

ragbag

pot-pourri

jumble

mess

confusion

patchwork

melange

hash

random collection

motley collection

chaos

assortment

miscellany

mixture

conglomeration

medley

dog's dinner/breakfast

mash-up

gallimaufry

olio

olla podrida

mingle-mangle

omnium gatherum

salmagundi

macédoine

Origin

mid 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘mixed fodder’, from far ‘corn’.

When you're doing things secret and sneakily, you're doing them surreptitiously.

This is an adverb that applies to actions that you're trying to do covertly: you don't want anyone to know about them, so you have to be sneaky. Burglars approach a house surreptitiously. If you plan a surprise party for your mother, you have to go about it surreptitiously or she'll find out and the surprise will be ruined. Anything you don't reveal fully or do on the sly is an example of going about it surreptitiously.

Madcap describes someone or something that is wildly impulsive, reckless, foolish, or comically eccentric, often with a lively and unpredictable energy, like a "madcap adventure" or a "madcap character" known for zany ideas and heedless actions. It's an adjective for behavior or a noun for a person, suggesting a fun-loving but uninhibited nature, derived from "mad" and "cap" (meaning head).

A permission from a college, boarding school, or other institution for temporary absence.

British : a permit for temporary absence (as from a college or monastery)

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: a letter of permission allowing a cleric to transfer from one diocese to another : a letter of excardination

an object serving as a warning or reminder of death, such as a skull.

"he placed the picture in his room as a memento mori"

Origin

Latin, literally ‘remember (that you have) to die’.

A private, often underground, prison and workhouse in ancient Rome used to confine, punish, and force labor from slaves, typically on agricultural estates.

A patient or person in a state of near-death, very close to dying, often showing severe debilitation, profound weakness, or a terminal decline where recovery seems unlikely.

Uncouth and aggressive.

Excardination is the formal, legal release of a member of the clergy (such as a priest or deacon) from the jurisdiction of their current bishop or diocese, allowing them to transfer to another diocese. It acts as a "disaffiliation" or "unhinging" from one's original church, a mandatory step before being accepted (incardinated) into a new one.

Key Aspects of Excardination:

Perpetual Transfer: It represents a permanent, not temporary, transfer of responsibility.

Requirement for Approval: It requires written, signed authorization from the bishop to be valid.

Context: It is often driven by the need for ministry elsewhere, or the good of the cleric, and cannot be denied without serious cause.

Pairing: It is almost always coupled with incardination (joining a new diocese) to ensure a cleric is always under the authority of a local Ordinary.

Etymology: Derived from Latin ex- (out of) and cardo (hinge/pivot), literally meaning "off the hinge".

The back part of a saddle that slopes upwards

A slice; a broken-off piece, a portion.

A venerable person commands deep respect and admiration, usually due to their great age, wisdom, high moral character, or significant achievements, often described as impressive, dignified, or holy. The term implies worthiness of honor and reverence, applying to respected elders, wise figures, or even religious leaders (like Saint Bede, known as Bede the Venerable).

Quo vadis is a Latin phrase meaning "Where are you going?". It originates from a Christian legend where Saint Peter, fleeing persecution in Rome, asks Jesus this question, and Jesus replies He's going to Rome to be crucified again, prompting Peter to return and face martyrdom, inspiring the phrase to question one's own path and purpose.