What's Your Favorite Word?
Some words conjure up a certain sentimental feeling inside of us; some words are just plain fun to say or look great on paper. Some words are totally obscure in the coolest way possible; others are genius in their simplicity. So attention all wordies! Calling all linguists! What words do you just love?
“Oh my, things seem to have run amuck.” What a classy, understated way to communicate that the sh*t has hit the fan.
Definition: deviation from common rule.
Sounds like something the Addams Family would name one of their children.
Noun, meaning a small area between things or about something; especially a colored ring (as about the nipple, vesicle, or pustule).
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I dislike brats. But I love saying this word.
Adjective, meaning having beautifully shaped buttocks.
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I’m kind of an anatomy nerd. It’s the first and shortest part of the small intestine. It’s just so much fun to say. Do-odd-num.
E is for ...
Epitome
because nobody can spell it right or use it correctly
1 a: a summary of a written work b: a brief presentation or statement of something
2: a typical or ideal example : embodiment <the British monarchy itself is the epitome of tradition — Richard Joseph>
3: brief or miniature form —usually used with in
G is for
Gossip. Because we all do it!
Hirsute
A lovely way to say “hairy.” It makes me laugh.
Undoubtedly; unquestionably; in a manner to remove all doubt.
I feel compelled to wear a monocle and speak in an English accent when I say Indubitably.
Lascivious. It’s remarkably eloquent sounding, yet has dirty implications. Class and ass baby, class and ass.
Platitudinous
It’s a fancy and interesting way to say that something is trite or boring. Who would’ve thought a word with this definition would be so fun to say?
P is for Plethora
Plethora
1: a bodily condition characterized by an excess of blood and marked by turgescence and a florid complexion
2: excess , superfluity ; also : profusion , abundance
It’s sweet, simple, not overly effusive, but still conjures up images of lovely-ness.
Quixotic! It means extravagantly chivalrous or romantic, visionary, impulsive, rashly unpredictable, impractical, illogical, caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals, romantic disregard for money…
In other words, it’s me!
(Msg me on Facebook and I will tell you a great story you will LOVE about this word ;) )
Randomness is a lack of order, purpose, cause, or predictability.
I know, it’s a little overused these days, but I use it all the time. This word especially describes my life, life in general, and my sense of humor. Just random, very very random.
Because so many of my friends from college are from Boston…it’s just fun to see the Sox or Patriots lose once in a while…
Tintinnabulation: the sound of bells.
Verb, meaning to move gently through the air as if being carried by the wind.
Or, noun, meaning a scent carried on the air.
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