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Cecilia Gigliotti

Cecilia Gigliotti

I have extensive experience writing in a variety of genres, from literary novels to music reviews to academic articles. I appreciate the power of words.

Is It Correct to Say “Funnier” or “More Funny?”

Is It Correct to Say “Funnier” or “More Funny?”

Sometimes the comparative is built into the word itself, and other times it is paired with “more” or “less.” Unlike the term fun, which is a noun in and of itself and is almost always reserved for use with “more” or “less.”

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
English
What is the Meaning of the “Karma is a Bitch!” Phrase?

What is the Meaning of the “Karma is a Bitch!” Phrase?

Karma is specifically a principle of Hinduism and Buddhism that concerns the idea of “you get what you give.”

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
Idioms & expressions
The meaning of “waiting with bated breath”

The meaning of “waiting with bated breath”

Practically the only context in which bated breath appears these days is following “with”—someone is waiting for something with bated breath, as referenced in the examples below.

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
English
How to learn and master English-language verb forms

How to learn and master English-language verb forms

As with any language, there are regular and irregular verbs, and choosing the correct verb form can be challenging.

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
English
How to understand and use the phrase “come-to-Jesus moment”

How to understand and use the phrase “come-to-Jesus moment”

The term is rooted in American English, given its roots in American Christian religious traditions. Each of the two variations has to do with the other but has a distinct meaning unto itself. Let’s take a closer look.

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
English
The History, Definition, and Usage of the Word “Verklempt”

The History, Definition, and Usage of the Word “Verklempt”

“Verklempt” is one of many Yiddish words that have found their way into the English vernacular.

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
English
The definition of “verbiage” and how to use it

The definition of “verbiage” and how to use it

So how to use “verbiage”? And is it “verbage” or “verbiage”? Let’s take a closer look at this self-referencing noun.

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
English
A description and demonstration of coordinating conjunctions

A description and demonstration of coordinating conjunctions

A coordinating conjunction is usually simply known as a conjunction. And chances are you already use them.

Cecilia Gigliotti
Cecilia Gigliotti
English