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.
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Hm, do we get an ‘non native speaker extra award jury’? ;o)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ashi “benevolence”
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titi I’m not a native spreaker but i always like
“mushroom” and “postpone”
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mariposa i think that the way that alluvion sounds is very pretty.
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Kendra i like the word serendipity
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Nikta A vamoose, zenith, epoch, genuine, apex, Quintessence (especially in Hamlet), miasma, banshee, and tons others…
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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
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horsegirl92 I love the word extraordinary!!
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