A sense of euphoria may be the result of a fortunate turn of events or an indescribable personal high. Euphoriaĭerived from the Greek word for healthy, the word euphoria is now used to describe an intense feeling of happiness or elation. You might find the early spring sounds of chirping birds to be quite mellifluous. This lyrical word refers to something that is sweet and enjoyable, especially when it comes to sound. One of several definitions of this word, per, is "a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather, especially in autumn." It's thought to have come from the Middle English term gosesummer, "possibly first used as name for late, mild autumn, a time when goose was a favorite dish." But it can also be used to refer to anything thin and airy, from a summer shawl to the wings of a butterfly. Suffering from a lack of energy? Describe your tiredness-whether it's in your body, your mind, or both-with this term, and at least it will sound prettier. That which seemed impossible or at least incredibly unlikely without the influence of some supernatural force can be described as " miraculous." Maybe that's the birth of a child or being able to carry on a morning conversation before a cup of coffee. NadirĪn astronomical term that's been co-opted for colloquial usage, nadir means the lowest point, as in the "nadir of her popularity." Its opposite term, zenith, has a similar appeal.
And while this is still the case now, Merriam-Webster additionally notes that anyone who is the "center of attention" or "serves to guide" is cynosure.Īn aesthete, according to Merriam-Webster, is "one having or affecting sensitivity to the beautiful especially in art." You might be one if you're frequently moved by sculptures and paintings…or if you pretend to be for the sake of other people. Cynosureīack in the 17th century, the word cynosure was used to describe the northern constellation, Ursa Minor. From conversations to arguments, some things just tend to be short-lived, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Things that don't last forever are ephemeral. However, when used in contexts that aren't related to fire, this word can also describe someone who likes to start quarrels. Meaning extremely hot or inflammatory, anything that causes a fire is incendiary.
When that happens, you can turn to the word " ineffable," which means "unspeakable" or "indescribable." For example, if your feelings about someone are almost impossible to accurately pin down, you can say they're ineffable. Additionally, any maze or place with "intricate passageways" can be described by this word. Do you ever find yourself working on a tedious task with many twists and turns? If you're stuck doing something that's extremely complex, you can call it a labyrinth.