As Udge adroitly points out in the comments of the previous entry, we need a survey on the most beautiful word in English for native speakers. I ought to mention that Udge is apparently in Stuttgart. I wonder, how’s the schweinhaxen this time of year?
Before we can have a vote, we need to gather some options. In the comments, tell me your choice for the most beautiful English word. This Google search may give you some ideas.
Long ago, I had a discussion with a friend about what our favourite words were, and hers were “freedom, but that was for the meaning of the word. (Besides, she was a libertarian.)
My favourite English word is “epitome”, just because it’s fun to spell out loud.
Hm, do we get an ‘non native speaker extra award jury’? ;o)
I rather like “Euphemism” both for the sound of the word and its meaning.
Another beautiful word is “Home”, although “Beauty” itself is rather pleasant.
Beautiful Words
On the heels of Darren Barefoot’s excellent post concerning the Most Beautiful Word in the English language, I thought I would start a series of posts with simple a word for people to dwell on. Truth is, I’ve thought many times that I should do a “w…
Karen acquiescence. both its meaning, and the coincidental fact that it sounds like water giving way to stone.
Since you asked: “Schweinehaxen” is the left rear leg of a pig, lightly grilled. It’s a Bavarian speciality, well suited to their somewhat crude and simplistic lifestyle. We Swabians have more refined palates. My favourite dish is “Semmelknödel mit Pfefferlinge”, a big bran dumpling with yellowish tangy mushrooms in a creamy sauce.
ashi “benevolence”
titi I’m not a native spreaker but i always like
“mushroom” and “postpone”
mariposa i think that the way that alluvion sounds is very pretty.
Kendra i like the word serendipity
Nikta A vamoose, zenith, epoch, genuine, apex, Quintessence (especially in Hamlet), miasma, banshee, and tons others…
The Moo & R.P. 42, Forty-two
The answer to Life, The Universe and Everything
Oh, and it has a nice ring to it
=D
horsegirl92 I love the word extraordinary!!
