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Selfless
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example Sentences
- His selfless dedicated serves as an inspiration to us all.
- She made us laugh and taught us that being selfless was the key to true happiness.
- There are plenty of rich folks doing selfless deeds.
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Word Origin & History
selfless
"devoted to others' welfare or interest and not one's own," 1825, from self. First attested in Coleridge.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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