20 Of The Most Gorgeous Words In The English Language

While writing, we often hunt for words that can enhance our piece. Words are the key component and are essential for communication. The way we use our words can have a tremendous impact on the world we live in. ‘Words are powerful. They can create or destroy.’ Therefore, we must master the art of words in order to become eloquent communicators. Here are 20 of the most gorgeous words in the English language

1.Sempiternal

The word sempiternal means eternal or everlasting. It can be used to describe a phenomenon, moment or action that lasts for a lifetime.

Sentence: Looking down at the sempiternal, calm ocean waves, she knew she belonged.

2.Lacuna

The world lacuna refers to a blank space or a missing part. It can be used to describe a gap.

Sentence: The mystery had several lacunas in it, making it impossible to solve it.

3.Vagary

Vagary refers to an unexpected change in a situation or a person. It can be used to express a sudden and unforeseen change in something.

Sentence: The sudden vagary in the temperature has got scientists all around the world concerned.

4.Quiescent

Quiescent refers to inactiveness and quietness. It can be used to define a quiet, shy or inactive person or situation.

Sentence: The poor, quiescent soul got in trouble even though it wasn’t her fault.

5.Ebullience

Ebullience refers to the simple quality of being cheerful and energetic. This word can be used to describe someone who is always active, lively and optimistic.

Sentence: Ebullience filled the girl’s world as she went on stage to accept her first-ever award.

6.Silhouette

The word silhouette refers to a dark shape visible against a light surface. It refers to shadows.

Sentence: He could see his past in silhouettes up on the wall.

7.Hygge

Hygge is the basic quality of being cosy and comfy in a place, around someone or in a situation. Hygge could be used to describe feeling snug and warm.

Sentence: Eating cake, near a fireplace, wrapped in a blanket, in winter, is hygge.

8.Felicitate

Felicitate basically means to congratulate someone. So, the next time you need to use the word ‘congratulate’, replace it with felicitate to enhance your writing.

Sentence: The party was held to felicitate her about her excellent progress.

9.Eloquence

Eloquence means to communicate flawlessly and fluently. It is the art of speaking, writing or conveying our message effectively.

Sentence: The eloquence of the novel kept me hooked and wouldn’t let me put the book down.

10.Isle

Isle is another term for an island or peninsula, especially smaller ones. It can be used to describe a location that corresponds to water.

Sentence: The exotic isle was located on the point where the Atlantic and Pacific ocean meet.

11.Ambivalent

Ambivalent refers to someone having mixed feelings or opinions about something or someone.

Sentence: When it comes to the championship this year, I am ambivalent about the winner.

12.Chimerical

Chimerical refers to something that is based on pure imagination. It is basically a synonym of the words ‘fantasy’ and ‘imaginary’.

Sentence: For the upcoming costume party, I am going to dress up as a chimerical creature.

13.Ethereal

Ethereal refers to something that is too delicate, too beautiful in a way that it doesn’t belong in the world. It is something that is too pure and exquisite for the world.

Sentence: The choir sounded ethereal as if they were angels sent from heaven.

14.Plethora

Plethora means to have plenty or a large amount of something. It can be used to describe the abundance of something.

Sentence: I don’t get why she needs another pair of clothing she already has a plethora of them.

15.Aurora

Aurora means dawn. Its origin can be traced back to the ancient Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora.

Sentence: Your true self will unleash itself at aurora.

16.Ravishing

Ravishing refers to something that is absolutely delightful and entrancing. It can be used to describe something that is unconditionally stunning and dazzling.

Sentence: Everyone in the room froze once the ravishing goddess entered.

17.Selcouth

Selcouth is something that is strange and unusual. It can be used to describe an unfamiliar person, feeling, thing or situation.

Sentence: The selcouth book was so bizarre I couldn’t put it down.

18.Solivagant

A solivagant is someone who wanders alone in solitude. It can also be used to describe someone who is always lonely.

Sentence: Solivagants roam the world looking for something that they can truly call theirs.

19.Anagapesis

Anagapesis means losing feelings for someone who was previously loved. It can be used to define the lack of interest in loved ones.

Sentence: His anagapesis for his parents was evident at the party.

20.Vellichor

Vellichor can be used to define the strange wistfulness and smell of bookstores especially used ones. It refers to the strange odour of paper and books in bookstores.

Sentence: Simply walking by the old bookshop fills me with a sensation vellichor.

Those were some of the words I find absolutely wonderous. Let me know in the comments some of the words that you find mesmerising!

Side note: All of the images were made by me if you would like to view them you can find them on my Pinterest page: https://in.pinterest.com/ananyaj1515/pins-made-my-me/