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It would be quite challenging to identify just one word as the most beautiful or descriptive, as the English language is brimming with an abundance of exquisite and evocative words. Not to mention that, as the old proverb reminds us, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".
Here is a compilation of some captivating words that could potentially add depth and beauty to your prose or poetry, evoking a sense of wonder in the minds of your audience.
1. Exquiste (adj): Extremely beautiful and delicate.
2. Iridescent (adj): Changing in colour when viewed from different angles or under varying lights.
3. Panoply (n): A grand and impressive array or exhibition. (think of it as the opposite of a monopoly).
4. Serendipity (n): Finding interesting or valuable things by accident/chance. (Also, the name of one of my favourite movies/films).
4. Serendipity (n): Finding interesting or valuable things by accident/chance. (Also, the name of one of my favourite movies/films).
5. Effervescence (n): bubbles that exist or are produced in a liquid
6. Serenade (n): A musical piece with multiple movements, or a song performed outside a loved one's window.
7. Quintessential (adj): Being the perfect or typical example of something.
8. Viaduct (n): A bridge structure designed to support a roadway over a valley or other low-lying area.
9. Pristine (adj): In a pure state, original or as new, unspoilt.
10. Panacea (n): Something that will solve all problems or cure all illnesses.
11. Elixir (n): Something that possesses the ability to heal mortal wounds and grant eternal life. You might spot that word in the cosmetics section (go and take a peek in your bathroom cabinet) :-)
12. Exacerbate (v): to make something already bad, even worse. Increase the severity of something negative..
13. Solitude (n): The state or characteristic of being alone or distant from others.
14. Finesse (n) or (v): Great skill or style.
15. Panache (adj.): Flamboyant confidence in style or demeanor.
16. Ubiquitous (adj.): Present everywhere, omnipresent.
17. Scrumptious (adj): Tasting extremely delicious.
18. Epiphany (n): the moment when you suddenly realise/understand something important.
19. Silhouette (n): the dark shadow/shape against a light background.
20. Tessellated (adj): made of small pieces of stone forming a pattern or picture.
The word tessellated always makes me reminise about my trips to the Tessellated pavement in Tasmaina (see below - is it similar to the image you conjured up in your head)?
https://enjoytasmania.com.au/things-to-do/tasman-peninsula-port-arthur/tessellated-pavement/
Don't forget to check out the movie, Serendipity. I think you'll enjoy it. Then, book a lesson to tell me all about it. We can discuss movie vocabulary, how to describe movies/films, scenes, plots, your favourite characters etc.
The word tessellated always makes me reminise about my trips to the Tessellated pavement in Tasmaina (see below - is it similar to the image you conjured up in your head)?
https://enjoytasmania.com.au/things-to-do/tasman-peninsula-port-arthur/tessellated-pavement/
Don't forget to check out the movie, Serendipity. I think you'll enjoy it. Then, book a lesson to tell me all about it. We can discuss movie vocabulary, how to describe movies/films, scenes, plots, your favourite characters etc.
Charlotte A
2024년 4월 23일
Thanks for the very interesting article, Wendy. I have never heard of the 'Tessellated Pavement', it looks amazing! A few of my favourite words in English: - Murmuration (n.) the word for the changing shapes which are made by a group of birds or fish who all move together as if they are one creature. - Bonanza (n.) - a source of great wealth or prosperity - Susurration (n.) - the sound of dry leaves gently rubbing together, or of gentle whispering.