One of the my favorite words, its so elegant, and it describes one of my favorite smells too!

Petrichor

Pronunciation: [pe-tri-kawr]

Definition: The pleasant, earthy smell that often accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.

Origin: Coined in 1964 by Australian scientists, from Greek 'petros' meaning 'stone' and 'ichor,' the ethereal fluid...

Oneiric

Pronunciation: [oh-nahy-rik]

Definition: Relating to or suggestive of dreams; dreamy.

Origin: Greek 'oneiros' meaning 'a dream' with the suffix '-ic' to form the adjective.

Effulgent

Pronunciation: [ih-fuhl-juhnt]

Definition: Radiant or shining brightly; emanating joy or goodness.

Origin: Latin 'effulgere' meaning 'to shine out,' from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'fulgere' meaning 'to shine.'

Hygge

Pronunciation: [hoo-guh]

Definition: A Danish concept of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.

Origin: Danish, from Old Norse 'hugga' meaning 'to comfort' or 'to console.'

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Penumbra

Pronunciation: [pi-nuhm-bruh]

Definition: A space of partial illumination or obscurity between the perfect shadow and the full light; a vague or unclear area.

Origin: Latin 'paene' meaning 'almost' and 'umbra' meaning 'shadow.'

Sonder

Pronunciation: [son-der]

Definition: The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.

Origin: Coined by John Koenig for his project 'The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.'

Apricity

Pronunciation: [uh-pris-i-tee]

Definition: The warmth of the sun in winter.

Origin: Latin 'apricus' meaning 'warmed by the sun' with the English suffix '-ity' to form a noun.

Mellifluous

Pronunciation: [muh-lif-loo-uhs]

Definition: A sound that is sweet, smooth, and pleasing to hear.

Origin: Latin 'mellifluus,' from 'mel' meaning 'honey' and 'fluere' meaning 'to flow.'

Fernweh

Pronunciation: [feirn-vey]

Definition: A strong desire to travel or explore far-off places, often stronger than the more familiar term 'wanderlust.'

Origin: German, literally 'farsickness,' from 'Fern' meaning 'far' and 'Weh' meaning 'pain' or 'ache.'

Verisimilitude

Pronunciation: [ver-uh-si-mil-i-tood]

Definition: The appearance or semblance of truth or reality; the quality of seeming true or of having the appearance of being real.

Origin: Latin 'verisimilitudo,' from 'veri' (genitive of 'verus' meaning 'true') and...

Sentence: Her effulgent smile lit up the room, spreading happiness and warmth to everyone around her.

Sentence: On a chilly afternoon, she basked in the apricity, feeling grateful for the sun's gentle warmth.

Sentence: The ancient tree's penumbra provided a cool, inviting spot for the tired travelers to rest beneath.

Sentence: Their living room was the perfect hygge space, with warm lighting, soft blankets, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Sentence: The mellifluous sound of the violin during the performance captivated the audience, leaving them mesmerized.

Sentence: The surreal, oneiric imagery of the painting evoked a sense of wonder and sparked the viewer's imagination.

Sentence: As she flipped through the travel magazine, she felt an overwhelming sense of fernweh and started planning her next adventure.

Sentence: As she sat in the bustling café, she experienced a sudden moment of sonder, contemplating the stories of those around her.