beyond words
Items in this hypelist
vocabulary
sonder
son·der /ˈsɒndər/ (UK), /ˈsɑːndər/ (US) (noun) — the realization that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as one’s own, full of stories unseen.
espy
es·py /ɪˈspaɪ/ (verb) — to catch sight of something, often something that is difficult to notice.
sonder
son·der /ˈsɒndər/ (UK), /ˈsɑːndər/ (US) (noun) — the realization that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as one’s own, full of stories unseen.
meraki
me·ra·ki /meˈrɑːki/ (verb) — the act of putting love, creativity, and soul into something; doing something with wholehearted passion and care.
cynical
cyn·i·cal /ˈsinək(ə)l/ (adjective) — believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
incipient
in·cip·i·ent /inˈsipēənt/ (adjective) — in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop.
seraphic
se·raph·ic /səˈræfɪk/ (adjective) — angelic, radiant, or purely serene; characteristic of a seraph.
apricity
a·pric·i·ty /əˈprɪsɪti/ (noun) — the warmth of the sun in winter; a rare, gentle comfort amid cold.
saudade
sau·da·de /souˈdädə/ (noun) — a feeling of longing, melancholy, or nostalgia that is supposedly characteristic of the portuguese or brazilian temperament.
eleutheromania
el·eu·ther·o·ma·ni·a /ɪˌljuːθəˈrɒməniə/ (noun) — an intense and irresistible desire for freedom
mamihlapinatapai
ma·mi·hla·pi·na·ta·pai /ˈmæmɪɬæpɪnətɑːpaɪ/ (noun) — a wordless yet profound look shared between two people, each wishing the other would initiate something they both desire but are hesitant to begin.
cafuné
ca·fu·né /ka.fuˈnɛ/ (noun) — the act of running your fingers gently through someone’s hair; a tender, intimate gesture.
sillage
sil·lage /siˈjɑːʒ/ (noun) — the lingering trail or scent left behind by someone or something, especially perfume.
anemoia
an·e·moi·a /ˌænəˈmɔɪə/ (noun) — nostalgia for a time or place one has never known.
eleutheromania
el·eu·ther·o·ma·ni·a /ɪˌljuːθəˈrɒməniə/ (noun) — an intense and irresistible desire for freedom
terms
Eluqoent
fluent, expressive and persuasive in speech
Luminous
softly glowing, full of light
Masmerizing
captivating, holding attention like a spell
Poignant
deeply touching, evoking strong emotions
Weltschmerz
the deep, aching sadness of realizing the world is not as you wish it to be
Halcyon
peaceful, calm and nostalgic
Velvety
soft, smooth & pleasant
Threnody
a piece of art or music that expresses deep sorrow
Orphic
mystically beautiful, almost hypnotic
Ataraxia
a state of emotional numbness, beyond sadness
Lachrymose
tearful, full of sorrow
Serene
calm, peaceful, free from worry
