liminal
Describing a point of transition, a space that lies between two different states, places, or stages rather than fully belonging to either one.
Examples
- Standing in the doorway, Mary felt caught in a liminal space between the noisy party behind her and the quiet street ahead.
- The weeks after graduation were a liminal period for James, no longer a student but not yet settled into a career.
- Emma loved the liminal hour just before dawn, when the world seemed to belong to neither night nor day.
All Words
- aplomb
A calm and confident manner, especially in a situation that could easily make someone nervous or flustered.
- luminary
A person who is widely respected for outstanding skill, knowledge, or influence in a particular field.
- grit
The mental toughness that keeps a person going through hardship, setbacks, or long, dull stretches of effort without giving up.