a poet's list of "beautiful" words
to try to include in your next poem/story
Ablution - the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
Aegis - a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena; protection
Aery - having an aerial quality; ethereal
Aesthete - one having or affecting sensitivity to the beautiful especially in art
Anonymuncule - an insignificant anonymous writer
Bibliognost - one that has comprehensive knowledge of books and bibliography
Corpsing - the moment when an actor cracks up in laughter on stage during what is supposed to be a serious scene
Deliquesce - to dissolve or melt away
Euonym - a name well suited to the person, place, or thing named
Impedimenta - things that impede
Juvenescence - the state of being youthful or of growing young
Leucocholy - a state of feeling that accompanies preoccupation with trivial and insipid diversions
Maledicent - addicted to speaking evil
Palaeosophy - learning of olden times
Primaveral - of or relating to early spring
Satisfice - to pursue the minimum satisfactory condition or outcome
Vermilion - a shade of bright reddish orange
Vitativeness - love of life
Woodshed - (music-related meaning): to practice on a musical instrument
If any of these words make their way into your next poem/story, please tag me, or send me a link. I would love to read them!
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