Dec
30
Oniony
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And its derivatives onionier and onioniest. As in ‘Sir, that must surely be the onioniest curry I have ever yet tasted.’ I love the word for its sinuous profile, its mellifluous sound, and its earthy tang. A literary citation: “Desdemona could detect the telltale oniony aroma of a Hungarian woman on her right,” Jeffrey Eugenides, Middlesex.
Stuart Heath
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Dec
30
My favorite word is snarky. I love the way it rolls of the tongue and sounds like what it means. The only time I have read it in a book is in The Idiot by Dostoyevsky. I am also snarky at times.
Brian Miller
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Dec
30
Residue
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… because it lingers; because it records the richer times that came before. It tells the secrets. Residue concentrates the pale gauze of now. Residue stains the fingers; dries on the lip of the glass. Residue tells the truth.
Brock Manville
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Dec
30
Whithersoever
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To whatever place. More precise than wherever in that it implies directionality. Because you’re going somewhere, it also has the bonus connotation of absolute freedom. Whither might you be going? Whithersover you may please.
Ryan, Texas
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Dec
30
Delicious
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Because it is a word that rolls off your tongue. It can describe anything from a good food to a beautiful woman. Therefore it is my favorite word.
Alex
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Dec
30
Beige
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The color that sounds exactly like it looks.
Peter
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Dec
30
Roustabout
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It seems so descriptive and is highly effective when used as part of a great insult.
Thomas
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Dec
30
Barnacle
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I just love how it sounds.
Barnacle Bill
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Dec
30
Amalgamation
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This word has a very smooth silky sound to it. I derive a lot of pleasure from pronouncing it.
GB
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Dec
30
Furtive
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I love the sneaky slyness of a furtive glance.
Chris Lamothe
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