Mar
2
Triskaidekaphobia
Filed Under T | Leave a Comment
Triskaidekaphobia comes from the Greek words ‘Tris’ (three), ‘Kai’ (and), ‘Deka’ (ten), and ‘Phobia’ (fear). Literally translated it means the fear of the number 13. It is my favorite word because not only is it a beautiful and fun word to say, but also because it is thought to come from a Norse legend of Loki, the god of mischief (and also the 13th god). In this legend there is a party, and Loki tricks another god, Baldr (the 13th guest to arrive a this party), to accidentally kill his brother. This is where we get the superstition that when 13 are gathered together, one will die in the coming year. I also enjoy this word because it’s mere existence just makes the world so turned around. Some buildings don’t have 13th floors. Some airplanes don’t have 13th seats. It’s so silly!
Rebecca
Tuscaloosa, AL
Rate this:
(13 votes, average: 3.15 out of 5)
Loading ...
Mar
2
Effervescent
Filed Under E | Leave a Comment
A woman with a lively, sparkling personality with - is that a glass of champagne in her hand? Can’t you just feel the bubbles tickling your tongue? Ahh, say it slowly … effervescent.
Mae
Northwestern Ontario, Canada
Rate this:
(17 votes, average: 4.18 out of 5) Loading ...
Mar
2
Translucent
Filed Under T | Leave a Comment
Light passes through - diffused, transparent, frosted. Maybe our effervescent woman drinking her effervescent drink is wearing a flowing dress that almost looks translucent. These are both just beautiful sounding words!
Mae
Northwestern Ontario, Canada
Rate this:
(9 votes, average: 2.89 out of 5) Loading ...
Mar
2
It’s the longest word in the English dictionary. It also happens to be a lung disease caused by inhalation of the silica dust formed in volcanoes. You’d think they would have come up with something simpler, right?
George
Frederick, MD
[note: word broken to avoid formatting problems]
Rate this:
(14 votes, average: 3.93 out of 5) Loading ...
Mar
2
It’s the “evil twin form of yourself”. It’s a German word meaning “doublewalker”….and it just sounds cool. It was also the name of a Drew Barrymore movie. Venom was the doppleganger of Spiderman.
George
Frederick, MD
Rate this:
(10 votes, average: 4.4 out of 5) Loading ...
Mar
2
Lascivious
Filed Under L | Leave a Comment
Reflecting or producing sexual desire or behavior, especially that is considered indecent or obscene (another good word). It even sounds sexy….and a little naughty.
George
Frederick, MD
Rate this:
(12 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...
Mar
2
Sonata
Filed Under S | Leave a Comment
The word itself sounds as musical as what it represents. “Sonata” just rings gently in your head.
Beth
Rate this:
(7 votes, average: 3.71 out of 5) Loading ...
-
Highest Rated Posts
-
-
Google News items on "Favorite Word"