170+ Most Beautiful Words in the World (2025)

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Beautiful Words in Different Languages with Beautiful Meanings #1 Mellifluous (adj.) #2 Apricity (n.) #3 Rakuyou (n.) #4 Retrouvailles (n.) #5 Hitoritabi (n.) #6 Luftmensch (n.) #7 Raconteur (n.) #8 Sirimiri (n.) #9 Rimjhim (n.) #10 Petrichor (n.) #11 Morii (n.) #12 Fernweh (n.) #13 Resfeber (n.) #14 Nefelibata (n.) #15 Smultronställe (n.) #16 Dustsceawung (n.) #17 Heliophilia (n.) #18 Nakakapagpabagabag (adj.) #19 Brontide (n.) #20 Aesthete (n.) #21 Sophrosyne (n.) #22 Elysian (adj.) #23 Mångata (n.) #24 Koi no yokan (n.) #25 Abditory (n.) #26 Flawsome (adj.) #27 Datsuzoku (n.) #28 Rame (adj.) #29 Vacilando (v.) #30 Lehitkalev (v.) #31 Komorebi (n.) #32 Metanoia (n.) #33 Peregrinate (v.) #34 Perambulate (v.) #35 Peripatetic (n.) #36 Shinrin-yoku (n.) #37 Shinrabansho (n.) #38 Flâneur (n.) #39 Gadabout (n.) #40 Hiraeth (n.) #41 Toska (n.) #42 Dépaysement (n.) #43 Dès vu (n.) #44 Rasāsvāda (n.) #45 Cynefin (n.) #46 Safarnama (n.) #47 Saudade (n.) #49 Wabi-Sabi (n.) #50 Ukiyo (n.) #51 Ikigai (n.) #52 Apprivoise (adj.) #53 Wu wei (n.) #54 Còsagach (n.) #55 Lagom (adv.) #56 Gigil (n.) #57 Ataraxia (n.) #58 Musafir (n.) #59 Wayfarer (n.) #60 Absquatulate (v.) #61 Wanderlust (n.) #62 Utepils (n.) #63 Ballagàrraidh (n.) #64 Acatalepsy (n.) #65 Waldeinsamkeit (n.) #66 Cockaigne (n.) #67 Sonder (v.) #68 Boketto (v.) #69 Sprachgefühl (n.) #70 Solivagant (n.) #71 Sehnsucht (n.) #72 Serendipity (n.) #73 Mudita (n.) #74 Tsundoku (n.) #75 Voorpret (n.) #76 Meraki (v.) #77 Hanyauku (v.) #78 Jazba (n.) #79 Drapetomania (n.) #80 Querencia (n.) #81 Quaquaversal (adj.) #82 Heimweh (n.) #83 Heimat (n.) #84 Dérive (n.) #85 Photophile (n.) #86 Ecophobia (n.) #87 Numinous (adj.) #88 Schwellenangst (n.) #89 Strikhedonia (n.) #90 Vagary (n.) #91 Livsnjutare (n.) #92 Commuovere (v.) #93 Abendrot (n.) #94 Serein (n.) #95 Erlebnisse (n.) #96 Astrophile (n.) #97 Psithurism (n.) #98 Trouvaille (n.) #99 Hygge (n.) #100 Onism (n.) #101 Rückkehrunruhe (n.) #102 Vemödalen (n.) #103 Kopfkino (n.) #104 Quaintrelle (n.) #105 Pulchritudinous (adj.) #106 Yoko Meshi (n.) #107 Selcouth (adj.) #108 Monachopsis (n.) #109 Eudaimonia (n.) #110 Natsukashii (adj.) #111 Coddiwomple (v.) #112 Novaturient (adj.) #114 Eunoia (n.) #115 Sturmfrei (adj.) #116 Nemophilist (n.) #117 Halcyon (adj.) #118 Thalassophile (n.) #119 Fika (n.) #120 Ogooglebar (adj.) #121 Gluggaveður (n.) #122 Arbejdsglæde (n.) #123 Vorfreude (n.) #124 Brumous (adj.) #125 Hodophile (adj.) #126 Ubuntu (n.) #127 Nunchi (n.) #128 Arcane (adj.) #129 Kaulayaw (n.) #130 Kos (n.) #131 Ebullience (n.) #132 Goya (n.) #133 Camhanaich(n.) #134 Kawaakari (n.) #135 Mysa (n.) #136 Ineffable (adj.) #137 Nefarious (adj.) #138 Somnambulist (n.) #139 Akrasia (n.) #140 Zephyr (n.) #141 Hanan (n.) #142 Szerelem (n.) #143 Revontulet (n.) #144 Yötön yö(n.) #145 Elvágyódás (n.) #146 Sonrisa (n.) #147 Weltschmerz (n.) #148 Sadiq (n.) #149 Forelsket (adj.) #150 Ruhaniyat (n.) #151 Sarang (n.) #152 Ya’aburnee (n.) #153 Epiphany (n.) #154 Eloquence (n.) #155 Felicity (n.) #156 Nemesis (n.) #157 Penumbra (n.) #158 Panacea (n.) #159 Quintessential (n.) #160 Opalescence (adj.) #161 Dushi (adj.) #162 Kutitap (n.) #163 Şafak (n.) #164 Licnobio (adj.) #165 Estro (n.) #166 Ibtida (adj.) #167 Duende (n.) #168 Seijaku (n.) #169 Duša (n.) #170 Conte (n.) #171 Sobremesa (n.) #172 Unagi (n.) Save the Aesthetic Words to Pinterest

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I’ve compiled a list of unusual words with beautiful meanings that stir my mind and soul. Apart from my favorite beautiful English words, the list has foreign words with beautiful meanings that I learned while traveling to different countries. Most of them are simply untranslatable into English but perfectly translate hard-to-be-expressed-in-words emotions.

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Beautiful Words in Different Languages with Beautiful Meanings

#1 Mellifluous (adj.)

Pronunciation: muh-li-floo-uhs

Origin: Latin

Definition: A pleasing and sweet sound to hear

#2 Apricity (n.)

Pronunciation: a-PRIS-i-tee

Origin: Latin

Definition: The warmth of the sun in winter

#3 Rakuyou (n.)

Pronunciation: ra-ku-yo

Origin: Japanese (落葉 )

Definition: Golden fallen or shedded leaves

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#4 Retrouvailles (n.)

Pronunciation: ruh-troov-eye

Origin: French

Definition: The happiness of meeting again after a long time

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#5 Hitoritabi (n.)

Origin: Japanese

Definition: Traveling alone, solitary journey

#6 Luftmensch (n.)

Pronunciation: LOOFT-mensh

Origin: Yiddish

Definition: An impractical dreamer, literally an air person, someone with her head in the clouds

#7 Raconteur (n.)

Pronunciation: ra-kawn-tuh

Origin: French

Definition: A talented storyteller who can spin amusing tales from everyday tales; A person who tells anecdotes skillfully and amusingly

#8 Sirimiri (n.)

Pronunciation: si-ri-mi-ri

Origin: Spanish

Definition: A light rain; A fine drizzle; Stronger than mist but less than a shower

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#9 Rimjhim (n.)

Pronunciation: rim-jhim

Origin: Sanskrit

Definition: The pitter-patter of a drizzle

#10 Petrichor (n.)

Pronunciation: PET-ri-kuhr

Origin: Greek

Definition: The mild and pleasant smell or scent of earth associated with the first rain after a dry spell

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#11 Morii (n.)

Origin: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

Definition: The desire to capture a fleeting moment

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#12 Fernweh (n.)

Pronunciation: FEIRN-veyh

Origin: German

Definition: An achefor distant places; A strong desire to travel to far-off places; Being homesick for a place you’ve never been; A longing for unseen places even stronger than wanderlust

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#13 Resfeber (n.)

Pronunciation: RACE-fay-ber

Origin: Swedish

Definition: The restless race of the traveler’s heart before the journey begins, when anxiety and anticipation are tangled together; A travel fever that can manifest as an illness

#14 Nefelibata (n.)

Pronunciation: ne-fe-lE-‘ba-ta

Origin: Portuguese

Definition: Translates to “cloud-walker”; Colloquially “daydreamer”; One who lives in the clouds of their imagination or dreams; One who does not obey the conventions of society, literature, or art.

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#15 Smultronställe (n.)

Pronunciation: “smUl-tron-‘stel-e

Origin: Swedish

Definition: Literally, a “place of wild strawberries” is a special place discovered, treasured, and returned for solace and relaxation; a personal idyll free from stress or sadness.

#16 Dustsceawung (n.)

Pronunciation: ‘dUst-shA-a-wung (DOOST-shay-ah-wung)

Origin: Old English

Definition: Literally “contemplation of the dust”; Reflection on former civilizations and people, and on the knowledge that all things will turn to dust

#17 Heliophilia (n.)

Pronunciation: hE-lE-O-‘fil-E-a

Origin: Greek

Definition: Desire to stay in the sun; Love of sunlight

#18 Nakakapagpabagabag (adj.)

Pronunciation: na-ka-ka-PAG-pa-ba-ga-bag

Origin: Tagalog (Filipino)

Definition: Worrisome

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#19 Brontide (n.)

Pronunciation: bron-tahyd

Origin: Greek

Definition: The low rumble of distant thunder

#20 Aesthete (n.)

Pronunciation: “es-THEt (ess-THEET)

Origin: Greek

Definition: Someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature

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#21 Sophrosyne (n.)

Pronunciation: sō-fros′i-nē (suh-FROS-uh-nee)

Origin: Greek

Definition: Soundness of mind, characterized by moderation, self-control, and prudence

#22 Elysian (adj.)

Pronunciation: uh-li-zee-uhn

Origin: Greek
Definition: Beautiful or creative; Divinely inspired; Peaceful and perfect

#23 Mångata (n.)

Pronunciation: moon-gah-ta

Origin: Swedish

Definition: The glimmering roadlike reflection of the moon on the water

#24 Koi no yokan (n.)

Pronunciation: koy-noh-yo-kin

Origin: Japanese

Definition: Translates to “premonition of love”; The extraordinary sense one has upon first meeting someone that they will one day fall in love

#25 Abditory (n.)

Origin: Latin

Definition: A place into which you can disappear; A hiding place

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#26 Flawsome (adj.)

Pronunciation: flaw-suhm

Origin: coined by the supermodelTyra Banksin their showANTM(America’s Next Top Model)

Definition: an individual who embraces their quirks and flaws and knows they are awesome regardless

#27 Datsuzoku (n.)

Pronunciation: thatza-zoku

Origin: Japanese

Definition: An escape from your everyday routine

#28 Rame (adj.)

Pronunciation: ra:mé
Origin: Balinese

Definition: Something that’s both chaotic and joyful at the same time

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#29 Vacilando (v.)

Origin: Spanish

Definition: To wander or travel with the knowledge that the journey is more important than the destination

#30 Lehitkalev (v.)

Origin: Hebrew

Definition: Literally “to dog it”; To put up with a lower standard of uncomfortable conditions of living or travel

#31 Komorebi (n.)

Pronunciation: KOH-MOH-REHB-i

Origin: Japanese

Definition: The effect of sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees; The interplay of the aesthetics between the light and the leaves when sunlight shines through trees

#32 Metanoia (n.)

Pronunciation: meh-tah-NOY-ah

Origin: Greek

Definition: The journey of changing one’s mind, heart, self, or way of life; Spiritual conversation

#33 Peregrinate (v.)

Pronunciation: PAIR-uh-gruh-nayt

Origin: Latin

Definition: To travel or wander from place to place

#34 Perambulate (v.)

Pronunciation: puh-ram-byoo-leit

Origin: Latin

Definition: to walk or travel through or around a place or area, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way

#35 Peripatetic (n.)

Pronunciation: peh-ruh-puh-teh-tuhk

Origin: Greek

Definition: One who walks about; A nomad; An itinerant

#36 Shinrin-yoku (n.)

Pronunciation: shindin-yoku

Origin: Japanese

Definition: To go deep into the woods for its restorative benefits. The Japanese way of forest bathing as nature therapy for peace of mind, restful sleep, and physical health

#37 Shinrabansho (n.)

Pronunciation: shi-nra-banshoo

Origin: Japanese

Definition: Translates to “All nature”; everything that exists in the universe

#38 Flâneur (n.)

Pronunciation: flah-neur

Origin: French

Definition: Someone who saunters or ambles around aimlessly but enjoyably observing life and his surroundings

#39 Gadabout (n.)

Pronunciation: gad-uh-bout

Origin: Middle English

Definition: A person who travels often or to many different places, especially for pleasure

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#40 Hiraeth (n.)

Pronunciation: heer-eye-th

Origin: Welsh

Definition: A homesickness for a home to which you cannot return, a home which maybe never was; The nostalgia, the yearning, the grief for the lost places of your past

#41 Toska (n.)

Pronunciation: tuh-skah

Origin: Russian

Definition: The ache of the soul; Longing with nothing to long for

#42 Dépaysement (n.)

Pronunciation: depeizmɑ̃

Origin: French

Definition: Change of scene, disorientation, culture shock; Feeling that comes from being away from your own home country, in a foreign land, surrounded by strangers; The sense of being a fish out of water

#43 Dès vu (n.)

Origin: French

#44 Rasāsvāda (n.)

Pronunciation: ra-sas-vah-da

Origin: Sanskrit

Definition: Translates to appreciating the taste and flavor of juice, Perception of pleasure, The taste of bliss in the absence of all thoughts

#45 Cynefin (n.)

Pronunciation: ku-nev-in

Origin: Welsh

Definition: Translates to “habitat,” a place or the time when we instinctively belong or feel most connected. The artist Kyffin Williams described it as a relationship:the place of your birthand your upbringing, the environment in which you live and to which you are naturally acclimatized

#46 Safarnama (n.)

Pronunciation: su-fur-nama

Origin: Persian

Definition: Travelogue or an account of the travels

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#47 Saudade (n.)

Pronunciation: ‘sau-“da-dE

Origin: Portuguese

Definition: “the love that remains” even after someone is gone; a nostalgic or melancholic longing to be near again to something or someone distant, or that has been loved and then lost

#48 Yūgen (n.)

Pronunciation: yoo-gehn

Origin: Japanese

Definition:A profound and mysterious sense of the beauty and awareness of the universe that triggers a deep emotional response

#49 Wabi-Sabi (n.)

Pronunciation: wah-bee-sah-bee

Origin: Japanese

Definition: A Japanese concept and art of imperfect beauty; The discovery of beauty within the imperfections of life and art; the acceptance of the cycle of life and death

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#50 Ukiyo (n.)

Pronunciation: u-key-yo

Origin: Japanese

Definition: Literally translates to “the floating world”; Living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life

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#51 Ikigai (n.)

Pronunciation: ee-kee-guy

Origin: Japanese

Definition: A Japanese concept translates to “a reason for being”; a reason to get up in the morning’, to enjoy the meaning of life – passion, purpose, something one lives for

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#52 Apprivoise (adj.)

Pronunciation: ap-privoise

Origin: French

Definition: Translates to “to tame”; To form a bond with one another; to become known to each other through small moments

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#53 Wu wei (n.)

Pronunciation: woo-wey

Origin: Chinese

Definition: A Chinese concept and art of conscious non-action; literally translates to “inexertion”, “inaction”, “effortless action”, or “action without action”; To embrace the flow instead of an effort to achieve a result; A deliberate and principled decision to do nothing for a reason

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#54 Còsagach (n.)

Pronunciation: coze-a-goch

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Definition: Scottish hygge, a feeling of being snug, sheltered, and warm, inspired by fluffy rugs, cozy fires, outdoor hot tubs, and wood-burning stoves; Finding comfort in life’s simple pleasures

#55 Lagom (adv.)

Pronunciation: la-gum

Origin: Swedish

Definition: Translates to “in moderation”, “in balance”, “perfectly simple”, “just enough”, and “suitable”; The Swedish concept of having just the right amount; not too much, not too little, just right

#56 Gigil (n.)

Pronunciation: GHEE-gheel

Origin: Filipino

Definition: The overwhelming urge to squeeze or pinch something irresistibly cute and adorable

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#57 Ataraxia (n.)

Pronunciation: at-uh-rak-see-uh

Origin: Greek

Definition: A state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; Tranquility or untroubled mind

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#58 Musafir (n.)

Pronunciation: musa-fir

Origin: Arabic

Definition: Traveler

#59 Wayfarer (n.)

Pronunciation: wey-fair-er

Origin: English

Definition: Someone who travels, especially on foot

#60 Absquatulate (v.)

Pronunciation: ab-skwoch-uh-leyt

Origin: North American English

Definition: To leave without saying goodbye; Leave abruptly

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#61 Wanderlust (n.)

Pronunciation: won-der-luhst

Origin: German

Definition: A strong, innate desire to travel and explore the world

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#62 Utepils (n.)

Pronunciation: OOH-ta-pilz

Origin: Norwegian

Definition: Translates to “outdoors lager”; To sit outside enjoying a beer on a sunny day

#63 Ballagàrraidh (n.)

Pronunciation: bal-la-ga-rye

Origin: coined by The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows inspired by the Scottish Gaelic word – balla gàrraidh

Definition: Literally translates to the “garden wall”; The awareness that you are not at home in the wilderness

#64 Acatalepsy (n.)

Pronunciation: ey-kat-l-ep-see

Origin: Greek

Definition:The impossibility of comprehending the universe, the incomprehensibility of things, the belief that human knowledge can never have true certainty

#65 Waldeinsamkeit (n.)

Pronunciation: VALD-eye-n-zam-kite

Origin: German

Definition: Forest solitude or the feeling of being alone in the woods

#66 Cockaigne (n.)

Pronunciation: kaw-KAYN

Origin: French

Definition:Translates to “the land of plenty”; An imaginary or a fabled land of luxury and idleness

#67 Sonder (v.)

Pronunciation: sohn-dehrr

Origin: coined by John Koeing of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, inspired by the German and French word – sonder

Definition: The realization that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own

#68 Boketto (v.)

Pronunciation: bo-ke-tto

Origin: Japanese

Definition: The act of gazing vacantly into the distance without a thought

#69 Sprachgefühl (n.)

Pronunciation: SHPRAHKH-guh-fuel

Origin: German

Definition: The character and spirit of a language; An intuitive sense of the rule and rhythm of language

#70 Solivagant (n.)

Pronunciation: “sO-li-‘vA-gant

Origin: Latin

Definition: A solitary wanderer or someone who wanders alone

#71 Sehnsucht (n.)

Pronunciation: zEn-‘zUkt

Origin: German

Definition: A wistful longing or indescribable yearning in the heart, for we know not what

#72 Serendipity (n.)

Pronunciation: seh-ruhn-DI-puh-tee

Origin: English

Definition: To find something good without looking for it; To discover something beautiful by chance or accidentally

#73 Mudita (n.)

Pronunciation: Muw-DIY-Taa

Origin: Sanskrit

Definition: Translates to “pure joy”; Sympathetic, vicarious joy; Taking delight in the happiness, success, and well-being of others

#74 Tsundoku (n.)

Pronunciation: tsoon-DOH-koo

Origin: Japanese

Definition: The art of buying books and leaving them unread, often piled together with other unread books; Book hoarding

#75 Voorpret (n.)

Pronunciation: VOR – pret

Origin: Dutch

Definition: Pre-fun, the sense of enjoyment felt before a party or event takes place, joy or pleasure ahead and in anticipation of the actual fun event

#76 Meraki (v.)

Pronunciation: may-rah-kee

Origin: Greek

Definition: To do something with soul, creativity, or love; to leave a piece and essence of yourself in your work

#77 Hanyauku (v.)

Pronunciation: ha-ahn-yoh-kuu

Origin: Kwangali (Namibia)

Definition: To walk on tiptoes across hot sand

#78 Jazba (n.)

Pronunciation: jaẕ-bā

Origin: Arabic

Definition: Strong desire or passion or emotion or sentiment

#79 Drapetomania (n.)

Pronunciation: drap-et-O-mAn-E-a

Origin: Greek

Definition: An overwhelming urge to run away

#80 Querencia (n.)

Pronunciation: kweeuh-ruhn-see-uh

Origin: Spanish

Definition: A place where you are your most authentic self; A place from which your strength of character is drawn, where you feel safe, where you feel at home

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#81 Quaquaversal (adj.)

Pronunciation: kwey-kwuh-VUR-suh l

Origin: Latin

Definition:Moving or happening in every direction instantaneously toward a center

#82 Heimweh (n.)

Pronunciation: heim·veyh

Origin: German

Definition: Homesickness; Longing for home; Nostalgia

#83 Heimat (n.)

Pronunciation: hai-mat

Origin: German

Definition: A place you can call home; A sense of belongingness, acceptance, safety, and connection to the homeland.

#84 Dérive (n.)

Pronunciation: dih-rih-vee

Origin: French

Definition:Translates to “drift”; A spontaneous andunplannedjourney where the traveler leaves their life behind for a time to let the spirit of landscape and architecture attract and move them

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#85 Photophile (n.)

Pronunciation: pho-to-phile

Origin: English

Definition: Derived from the biological term “photophilic,” for an organism that thrives in full light, it means a person who loves photography and light

#86 Ecophobia (n.)

Pronunciation: ih-ko-foh-bee-uh

Origin: Greek

Definition:Afear or dislike of one’s home

#87 Numinous (adj.)

Pronunciation: ‘nU-mi-nus

Origin: Latin

Definition:Translates to “divinity”; Describes an experience (mostly spiritual) that makes you fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted – the powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired

#88 Schwellenangst (n.)

Pronunciation: ‘shwel-en-ahngst

Origin: German

Definition:Fear of crossing a threshold to begin a new chapter; Fear of new things

#89 Strikhedonia (n.)

Pronunciation: “strik-he-‘dOn-E-a

Origin: Greek

Definition:The pleasure of being able to say “to hell with it”

#90 Vagary (n.)

Pronunciation: vuh-gair-ee,vey-guh-ree

Origin: Latin

Definition:An unpredictable instance, a wandering journey; A whimsical, wild, unusual idea, desire, or action

#91 Livsnjutare (n.)

Pronunciation: lives-noo-tuhreh

Origin: Swedish

Definition:Literally meaning “enjoyer of life”, This describes someone who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme

#92 Commuovere (v.)

Pronunciation: com-muò-ve-re

Origin:Italian

Definition:To stir, to touch, to move to tears; To be moved in a heartwarming way, usually relating to a story that moved you to tears

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#93 Abendrot (n.)

Pronunctaion: A-bend-rot

Origin: German

Definition: Translates to “evening red,”; The color of the sky while the sun is setting

#94 Serein (n.)

Pronunciation: suh-RAN

Origin: French

Definition: The fine, light rain that falls from a clear sky in the twilight hours after sunset or in the early hours of the night; Evening serenity

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#95 Erlebnisse (n.)

Pronunciation: Ar-‘lEb-nis-e (ayr-LEEB-nis-eh)

Origin: German

Definition: The experiences, positive or negative, that we feel most deeply and through which we truly live; Not mere experiences, but EXPERIENCES

#96 Astrophile (n.)

Pronunciation: as-trophile

Origin: English

Definition: A person who loves stars

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#97 Psithurism (n.)

Pronunciation: sith-your-ism

Origin: Greek

Definition: The sound of the leaves rustling as the wind blows through the trees

#98 Trouvaille (n.)

Pronunciation: trU-‘vI

Origin: French

Definition:A chance encounter with something wonderful

#99 Hygge (n.)

Pronunciation: hue-guh

Origin: Danish

Definition: The warm feeling you get while enjoying the company of great friends and all life has to offer

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#100 Onism (n.)

Origin: Danish

Definition:The awareness of how little of the world you’ll experience; The frustration of being stuck in just one body that inhabits only one place at a time

#101 Rückkehrunruhe (n.)

Pronuciation: rück·keh·run·ru·he, Rukeerenruhee

The feeling of returning home after an immersive trip only to find it fading rapidly from your awareness

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows defines – the feeling of returning home after an immersive trip only to find it fading rapidly from your awareness—to the extent you have to keep reminding yourself that it happened at all, even though it felt so vivid just days ago—which makes you wish you could smoothly cross-dissolve back into everyday life, or just hold the shutter open indefinitely and let one scene become superimposed on the next, so all your days would run together and you’d never have to callcut.

#102 Vemödalen (n.)

Pronunciation: ve·mö·da·len

Origin: Swedish

Definition: The fear that everything has already been done

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows defines – The frustration of photographing something amazing when thousands of identical photos already exist—the same sunset, same waterfall, same curve of a hip, same closeup of an eye—which can turn a unique subject into something hollow and pulpy and cheap, like a mass-produced piece of furniture you happen to have assembled yourself.

#103 Kopfkino (n.)

Pronunciation: kopf·ki·no

Origin: German

Definition: Literally translates to “head cinema”; It’s the act of playing out an entire scenario in your mind

#104 Quaintrelle (n.)

Pronunciation: quAn-‘trel

Origin: Middle English

Definition: A woman who emphasizes a life of passion expressed through personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and cultivation of life’s pleasures

#105 Pulchritudinous (adj.)

Pronunciation: pul-kruh-TOO-di-nuhs

Origin: English

Definition: Beyond beautiful; A person of breathtaking, heartbreaking beauty

#106 Yoko Meshi (n.)

Pronunciation: yoh–koh mesh-ee

Origin: Japanese

Definition:It translates to “a meal eaten sideways.” It’s a beautiful and untranslatable word that describes the stress ofspeaking a foreign language.

#107 Selcouth (adj.)

Pronunciation: sel′ko̅o̅th′

Origin: Old English

Definition:Unfamiliar, rare, and strange, yet marvelous and wondrous; The way we feel the sense of wonder and amazement when we see and experience something new and unusual whilst traveling

🏞️ The selcouth beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park left us awestruck!

#108 Monachopsis (n.)

Pronunciation: mona-chop-sis, MON-a-Cop-sis

Origin: Greek

Definition: The subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place, not fitting in

#109 Eudaimonia (n.)

Pronunciation: U-de-‘mOn-E

Origin: Greek

Definition:Literally translates to “human flourishing,” A contented state of being happy, healthy, and prosperous; The way we feel while traveling

#110 Natsukashii (adj.)

Pronunciation: nats-ka-‘shE, nahtzkah-SHEE

Origin: Japanese (懐かしい )

Definition: Feeling nostalgic; Bringing back happy memories of the past

#111 Coddiwomple (v.)

Pronunciation: KAHD-ee-wahm-puhl

Origin: English slang

Definition:To travel purposefully toward an unknown or vague destination

#112 Novaturient (adj.)

Pronunciation: nuh-vuh-nyoo-tree-uhnt

Origin: Latin

Definition: Desiring or seeking powerful change in one’s life, behavior, or a certain situation

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#113 Eleutheromania (n.)

Pronunciation: el-U-“ther-O-‘mAn-E-a

Origin: Greek

Definition: An intense and irresistible desire for freedom

#114 Eunoia (n.)

Pronunciation: yoo-noy-iea

Origin: Greek

Definition: Beautiful thinking; A well mind

Out of the beautiful words in English, Did you know Eunoia is the shortest English word containing all five main vowel graphemes?

#115 Sturmfrei (adj.)

Pronuciation: stirm-fra

Origin: Germany

Definition: Literally translates to “storm-free”; the freedom of being alone and being able to do what your heart desires

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#116 Nemophilist (n.)

Pronunciation: ne-‘mo-fe-list

Origin: Greek

Definition: One who loves the beauty and solitude of forest; a haunter of the woods

🏞️ Do you identify yourself as a Nemophilist? You must then plan a trip to one of the best national parks in the world.

#117 Halcyon (adj.)

Pronunciation: hal-see-uhn

Origin: Greek

Definition: A period in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

#118 Thalassophile (n.)

Pronunciation: thal-uh-suh-fīl

Origin: Greek

Definition: A lover of the sea or ocean

🌊 You aren’t a thalassophile if you haven’t visited Greece, Croatia, and Sri Lanka 🙂

#119 Fika (n.)

Pronunciation: fee-ka

Origin: Swedish

Definition: Almost like a ritual in Swedish culture, it’s sharing a cup of coffee (or tea) and cake with friends or colleagues

#120 Ogooglebar (adj.)

Origin: Swedish

Definition: Ungoogleable, someone or something that doesn’t show up in Google search results

#121 Gluggaveður (n.)

Pronunciation: glook-ah-vay-ther

Origin: Icelandic

Definition: Literally translates to “window-weather,” the type of weather that is best appreciated indoors

#122 Arbejdsglæde (n.)

Pronunciation: ah-bites-gleh-the

Origin: Danish

Definition: Translates to “happiness at work,” when your work is a source of joy and happiness

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#123 Vorfreude (n.)

Pronunciation: vor-freude

Origin: German

Definition: The joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures

#124 Brumous (adj.)

Pronunciation: bru·mous

Origin:Literary English

Definition: Of gray skies and winter days filled with heavy clouds or fog

❄️🧤 Craving the cozy feel of a brumous day (no pun intended)? Head to one of the best winter destinations in the USA. Is Europe in mind? No problem. We even have a list of the best winter destinations in Europe for you.

#125 Hodophile (adj.)

Pronunciation: how-doh-phile

Origin: Greek

Definition: The one who loves to travel; A traveler with a special affinity for roads

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#126 Ubuntu (n.)

Pronunciation: oo-buhn-too

Origin: Nguni, South African

Definition: Translates to “humanity”; It’s the belief that our compassion and humanity towards others defines us all

#127 Nunchi (n.)

Pronunciation: noon-chee

Origin: Korean

Definition: Translates to “eye-measure”; It’s a subtle art and ability to listen and gauge others’ moods and react appropriately

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#128 Arcane (adj.)

Pronunciation: aa-kein

Origin: Latin

Definition: Secret, Mysterious, Understood by few

#129 Kaulayaw (n.)

Pronunciation: kauli-haw

Origin: Filipino or Tagalog

Definition: Intimate or close companion or friend

#130 Kos (n.)

Pronunciation: coosh

Origin: Norwegian

Definition: Danish hygge, coziness, all things warm and cozy. It can simply mean enjoying a cup of coffee with a freshly baked cinnamon bun, having a good time with family and friends, reading a good book, snuggling in a blanket while it’s snowing outside, or anything that makes you feel purely happy.

❄️🧣☕ Goes without saying Norway is the best place to discover and experience the Norwegian Hygge.

#131 Ebullience (n.)

Pronunciation: uh·buh·lee·uhns

Origin: Latin

Definition: The quality of being bubbly, enthusiastic, and exuberant

#132 Goya (n.)

Pronunciation: go-yaa

Origin: Persian

Definition: As if, a momentary suspension of disbelief that occurs when fantasy is so realistic that it temporarily becomes a reality, usually associated with a story very well told; a story that feels like reality

#133 Camhanaich(n.)

Pronunciation: kav’-an-ach

Origin: Scots-Gaelic

Definition: Early morning twilight; the half-light of dawn or dusk

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#134 Kawaakari (n.)

Pronunciation: ka-wa-a-ka-rE

Origin: Japanese

Definition: The glow of a river or stream in darkness or dusk, the gleaming surface of a shadowed river

#135 Mysa (n.)

Pronunciation: MEE-sah

Origin: Swedish, Icelandic

Definition: The feeling of comfort and protection; a time dedicated to coziness

#136 Ineffable (adj.)

Pronunciation: uh-NEH-fuh-bl

Origin: Late Middle English

Definition: Incapable of being expressed in words

#137 Nefarious (adj.)

Pronunciation: nuh-FEUH-ree-uhs

Origin: Latin

Definition: Wicked, Despicable, Villainous, Evil, Sinful

#138 Somnambulist (n.)

Pronunciation: som-nam-byuh-list

Origin: French

Definition: A sleepwalker or a person who walks around while they are asleep

#139 Akrasia (n.)

Pronunciation: uh-KRAY-zhuh

Origin: Greek

Definition: Lack of self-control or the state of acting against one’s better judgment

#140 Zephyr (n.)

Pronunciation: ZEH-fuh

Origin: Old English

Definition: A breeze from the west; a gentle breeze

#141 Hanan (n.)

Pronunciation: hana-n

Origin: Arabic

Definition: Compassion and Kindness

#142 Szerelem (n.)

Pronunciation: sze -re -lem

Origin: Hungarian

Definition: Romantic love

#143 Revontulet (n.)

Pronunciation: Re-von-tu-let

Origin: Finnish

Definition: Literally translates to Fox Fires, Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights

#144 Yötön yö(n.)

Pronunciation: Yoton-yo

Origin: Finnish

Definition: Nightless night; Midnight Sun

The summer in Finland is magical. The sun doesn’t go down in Finland’s northern region. It’s when you can see the magical Yötön yö.

#145 Elvágyódás (n.)

Pronunciation: El-vagyo-dash

Origin: Hungarian

Definition: The desire to get away from where you currently are, Aching for what is far away

#146 Sonrisa (n.)

Pronunciation: Sohn-ree-sah

Origin: Spanish

Definition: Smile

#147 Weltschmerz (n.)

Pronunciation: velt-shmerts

Origin: German

Definition: Literally translates to “world-weariness” or “world pain.” It’s a melancholic feeling that comes from the realization that the material world can’t ever comfort the emotional and mental desires

#148 Sadiq (n.)

Pronunciation: Saa-duhk

Origin: Arabic

Definition: Friend; Companion; True; Faithful; Veracious; Sincere; Honest; Loyal

#149 Forelsket (adj.)

Pronunciation: for-el-skit

Origin: Danish

Definition: Being madly in love – an ineffable euphoria experienced when one’s enamored with someone

#150 Ruhaniyat (n.)

Pronunciation: Ruu-haa-niyat

Origin: Arabic

Definition: Soulfulness; Spiritualism

#151 Sarang (n.)

Pronunciation: sa-rang

Origin: Korean

Definition: Love

#152 Ya’aburnee (n.)

Pronunciation: sa-rang

Origin: Arabic

Definition: Literally translates to – you bury me! But hold up, it’s not as morbid as it sounds! In the context of deep affection or love, saying “Ya’aburnee” is an emotional way to express that you hope to pass away before the person you love because life would be unendurable without them. Yeah, it’s kinda like saying, “I can’t live without you,” but in a more poetic, goosebump-inducing way.

#153 Epiphany (n.)

Pronunciation: uh-pi-fuh-nee

Origin: Greek

Definition: A sudden realization or insight, like finally understanding why a certain place has been on your bucket list for so long.

#154 Eloquence (n.)

Pronunciation: eh-luh-kwns

Origin: Latin

Definition: The art of expressive or persuasive speech, the verbal grace that makes a travel story not just heard but felt.

#155 Felicity (n.)

Pronunciation: fuh-li-suh-tee

Origin: Latin

Definition: Intense happiness or apt expression, akin to stumbling upon a secret local spot that is a personal paradise.

#156 Nemesis (n.)

Pronunciation: neh-muh-suhs

Origin: Greek

Definition: An opponent or rival one can’t overcome, like that elusive destination you’ve always wanted to visit but just can’t seem to get to.

#157 Penumbra (n.)

Pronunciation: peh-nuhm-bruh

Origin: Latin

Definition: The partial shadow in an eclipse or the gray area between light and darkness, kind of like a dawn or dusk adventure in an unfamiliar city.

#158 Panacea (n.)

Pronunciation: pa-nuh-see-uh

Origin: Greek

Definition: A universal remedy or cure-all, the aspirin for every ache or the perfect travel hack for every globe-trotter’s woe.

#159 Quintessential (n.)

Pronunciation: kwin-tuh-sen-shl

Origin: Latin

Definition: The most perfect or typical example of something, like finding that idyllic beach or charming café that embodies the very spirit of a place you’re visiting.

#160 Opalescence (adj.)

Pronunciation: ow-puh-leh-sns

Origin: Latin

Definition: A shimmering play of colors, much like an opal. It’s that magical quality you see when the setting sun dances on the ocean’s surface during your dream getaway.

#161 Dushi (adj.)

Pronunciation: doo-shee

Origin: The specific origin of “Dushi” is not clearly defined, but it’s likely influenced by Iberian languages (Spanish and Portuguese) due to their historical presence in the region. The word reflects the multicultural and linguistic blending that characterizes Papiamento and the cultural history of the Caribbean.

Definition: In Papiamento, a language spoken in the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire, the word “Dushi” means sweet, nice, or good. It is often used affectionately to describe something or someone pleasant, enjoyable, or dear, such as tasty food, a beautiful place, or a loved person.

Papiamento is a Creole language that has evolved from a mixture of African, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and Native American languages.

#162 Kutitap (n.)

Pronunciation: ku·tí·tap

Origin: Filipino or Tagalog

Definition: Often used to describe the twinkling or sparkling light, similar to the glimmering of stars or the soft flicker of a small light. It conveys a sense of light, sparkle, and brightness.

#163 Şafak (n.)

Pronunciation: sha-fahk

Origin: Turkish

Definition: The light during dawn or just before the sun rises, marking the start of a new day.

#164 Licnobio (adj.)

Pronunciation: leek-noh-bee-oh

Origin: Spanish

Definition: This term describes individuals who are active or work during the night and rest during the day, similar to nocturnal habits.

#165 Estro (n.)

Pronunciation: es-troh

Origin: Portuguese

Definition: The creative impulse or inspiration that drives poets and artists in their work.

#166 Ibtida (adj.)

Pronunciation: ib-ti-da

Origin: Arabic

Definition: Beginning, starting, initiation, or origin

#167 Duende (n.)

Pronunciation: dwen-day

Origin: Spanish

Definition: It can mean different things. In folklore, it’s like a small, cheeky spirit or fairy or goblin. But in music and dance, like flamenco, it’s about deep feelings and true expression. It’s about feeling really moved, almost like magic.

#168 Seijaku (n.)

Pronunciation: se-ja-ku

Origin: Japanese

Definition: The word embodies the concept of tranquility and peace. It is most commonly associated with the peacefulness one feels while walking in a serene, open space, like a Japanese garden, reflecting a state of energized calm or stillness

#169 Duša (n.)

Pronunciation: doo-sha

Origin: Slavic

Definition: Meaning soul or spirit, it refers to an individual’s essence or inner being and can also be a term of endearment similar to “darling” or “dear.” The word conveys deep emotional and spiritual connotations, reflecting the cultural significance of the concept of the soul in Slavic traditions.

#170 Conte (n.)

Pronunciation: kont

Origin: French

Definition: Refers to a tale or short story, especially one that involves adventure. It comes from an oral storytelling tradition and is often dedicated to a single theme.

#171 Sobremesa (n.)

Pronunciation: soh-breh-MEH-sah

Origin: Spanish

Definition: The time spent lingering at the table after a meal, engaging in conversation. It’s a cherished moment where people bond over shared experiences, often with coffee or dessert. The word reflects a cultural emphasis on connection and community rather than rushing through meals.

#172 Unagi (n.)

Pronunciation: oo-NAH-gee

Origin: Japanese

Definition: In real life, Unagi is just a tasty freshwater eel found in Japanese cuisine, but in the world of Friends, Ross Geller takes it to a whole new level. He says it’s a state of “total awareness” where you’re ready for anything—like a ninja. (Spoiler: It’s not.) What Ross was actually looking for was Zanshin. Now, though, we all use Unagi when we want to feel extra alert… or just when we’re ordering sushi!

I’m sure with so many new words added to your vocabulary, it’d be a cinch to describe your emotions, your life, or just you.

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