Instead of an update about my life, here is an update about one of my favorite things in life: words. I love words-- not just because of their literal meaning, but because of the way they look written down, the way they sound, they way they feel in your mouth when you pronounce them. I learned a new word today, and it just too wonderful not to pass on.
Petrichor: A pleasant, distinctive smell frequently accompanying the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather in certain regions.
This is why I love language.
A few of my other favorite words, to use, to write, to say:
-ephemeral
-bracken
-gloaming
-crepuscular
What are some of your favorites?
3 comments:
- Charisma
- Pandemonium
- Nemesis
- Appelblauwzeegroen: "Apple blue sea green". The Dutch word for the colour 'teal'.
- Aufklärung : The German word for Enlightenment. Literally it means "clearing up".
- Madrugada: Spanish/Portugese for sunset.
Ooh, "pandemonium" is a good one, especially considering its origins and literal meaning. Plus, fun to say.
"Appelblauwzeegroen" is effing FANTASTIC.
Mine is Auspicious
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