The word Harbinger is one that I previously associated with bad occurrences. But when I went to verify the definition(s), I found it actually is neither bad nor good:
1. one that pioneers in or initiates a major change
2. one that presages or foreshadows what is to come
As you can see, it depends what the person/event is a harbinger of. The common saying is a harbinger of doom, but you could just as likely be a harbinger of success.
This is just one of those words I like. I like the way it sounds when I say it. It even sounds ominous, which it very well could be.
I am the harbinger of more fun words (okay, it doesn't have quite the same impact as harbinger of doom).
What are you a harbinger of?
7 comments:
I am the harbinger of cynicism.
Interesting. I don't know that I'd really heard the word before. hmmm Great one for today.
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I first heard the word in "the robin is the harbinger of spring." I am the harbinger of success.
I'm a harbinger of nerdy learning?
Haha, good post. I think people are afraid of change so that's why this word has negative connotations. Good luck with the challenge!
Dianna Fielding
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H is for fun here! Great blog. I enjoyed it.
I am a harbinger of a bad joke. Here it goes...
I would like to be a harbinger of a Harvey Wallbanger.
Told ya.
Rick - Oh yes you definitely are.
Dawn - Great, glad I could introduce you to it.
Sara - That's interesting. I'd never knew it could be positive before I actually looked up the true definition.
Dianna - Heh heh, that's not too bad either. Learning is always a good thing and us nerdy learners gotta stick together :)
Nancy - Awww, thank you. Glad you stopped by.
Joseph - I don't know, I think that's a pretty intelligent joke LOL.
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