Technically correct (still the best kind of correct). However, the meaning has changed a but due to the word’s falling into disuse. Colloquially, it is now used as a mid-point between overwhelmed and underwhelmed, describing a situation as a mundane experience. Not disappointing, too stimulating, or even satisfying; just neutral (“Tell my wife I said ‘Hello’”).
I am whelmed by this exchange
I’m somewhat gruntled
This whole exchange is tressing.
It’s perfectly cromulent
I’m pretty ert right now.
This is so turbing.
I am the-moon.
whelm /wĕlm, hwĕlm/
transitive verb
Technically correct (still the best kind of correct). However, the meaning has changed a but due to the word’s falling into disuse. Colloquially, it is now used as a mid-point between overwhelmed and underwhelmed, describing a situation as a mundane experience. Not disappointing, too stimulating, or even satisfying; just neutral (“Tell my wife I said ‘Hello’”).
I’m frankly plussed.
Ok Robin