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Simoom

A hot, dry, dust-laden wind of North Africa and the Middle East. I think this word is evocative of its place and meaning. It conjures images of turbaned men leading camels across a vast, sandy desert to a palm-fringed oasis.

Rhys Adelaide, Australia

Epitome

Not only is it fun to say, it’s a compliment of the highest form.

Jillie Erie, Pennsylvania

Idiosyncratic

I like the way it feels in my mouth. I like that things should not all be the same.

Pam Murray

Globule

A globule is a citizen of the global world. The beauty of mercury smattering and scattering. Nice sound too.

Tendency

Pickle

The word tastes so good and reminds me of the old “East Side.” But I hate to be in one!

Dennis New York

Nuance

It is fun to say. There is a dipthong. It is a pretty versatile word.

Paige Ann Sommers Philadelphia

Oblivion

The state of being disregarded, what can i say i like the underdogs, and the mournfulness is almost palpable in the sound of the word as one says it, oblivion.

Chris Baltimore

Sleep

Because i don’t get enough of it.

Grace

Epiphany

I really don’t know… I think it sounds just great. The first time I realized it was such a great word was during a episode of Scrubs, but I don’t know why it’s stuck in my head like that…

Hany Saad The Netherlands

Defugalty

“Defugalty” means to screw up or make a mess of things. I would say, “That was some ****-up!” before I learned the word. Now, I prefer to say, “That was some defugalty!” It is an obscure word and when one uses it, others will ask about it. Vocabulary power! Amen.

Bill Sayre Albion, [...]

Pride

It can come in any form or size. It is what makes a hero but it’s also what makes a villain. Pride is the ground you stand on when the world’s weight is on your shoulders. Pride is your heart.

Tom New Zealand

Authenticity

It reflects what I like most about existential philosophy. Authentic is how I try to live my life, how i judge people and things, and really just a cool quality to think about. What makes something authentic? Plus authenticity sounds like what it means, to me.

Paige Colorado, USA