carpe diem

The definition of carpe diem is a Latin phrase that means "seize the day," encouraging people to embrace and make the most of their time.

(interjection)

When you are trying to get someone to be spontaneous and come on a trip with you, you might say "carpe diem!"

See carpe diem in Webster's New World College Dictionary

make the most of present opportunities

Origin: L, seize the day

See carpe diem in American Heritage Dictionary 4

interjection

Used as an admonition to seize the pleasures of the moment without concern for the future.

noun

Such an admonition.

Origin:

Origin: Latin

Origin: : carpe, seize

Origin: + diem, day

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