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.


What is 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.

What is 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.

What is verbiage

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.

Coordinating conjunction

A description and demonstration of coordinating conjunctions

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

Alltogether

How to Use Altogether vs. All Together

So what exactly is the difference? And how do you know when to use all together vs. altogether?

How to Decide Whether to Use Toward or Towards?

How to Decide Whether to Use Toward or Towards?

“Toward” is a word dating back to Old English, where it was a portmanteau of to and -weard, a suffix indicating direction. It existed thus in the developing English language for centuries.

A Guide to Spelling: Separate vs. Seperate

A Guide to Spelling: Separate vs. Seperate

One of the English language’s most notoriously difficult words, separate has caused mistakes in spelling bees throughout the ages. It tends to trip up even native speakers more than most words do.

How to Use Common Text-Messaging Abbreviations: omw, tbf, ikr Meaning

How to Use Common Text-Messaging Abbreviations: omw, tbf, ikr Meaning

Whether you use WhatsApp, iMessage, or just about any other platform with verbal messaging capabilities, here are a few of the most widely used acronyms and lingo to save you time and energy in expressing yourself.