BEAUTIFUL WORDS
1. Petrichor
The Greek words for “stone” and the “ethereal blood of the gods” combine to give us a perfectly beautiful term for the way the earth smells after it rains. Scientists have spent decades trying to determine exactly why that smell is so pleasing; in fact, two are credited for coining “petrichor” in a 1964 Nature article.
2. Sumptuous
Meaning “extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent,” the word “sumptuous” can be used to describe anything from a five-star vacation to your favorite fluffy blanket.
3. Angst
If you’ve woken up with a prevailing sense of anxiety about how the day will go, you could say you’re experiencing some angst. It’s not a pleasant feeling, but the word for it, which dates back to the eighth century, does have a certain soothing sound.
4. Aesthete
An 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. Either way, the word is a joy to say.
5. Nadir
An astronomical term that’s been coopted for colloquial usage, nadir means the lowest point, as in the “nadir of her popularity.” Its opposite term, zenith, has a similar appeal.
6. Miraculous
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.
7. Lassitude
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.
8. Gossamer
One of several definitions of this word, per
Dictionary.com, 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.
9. Bungalow
Bungalow is a cozy word for a specific type of house: usually one that’s either a single story or two stories with a sloping roof. Though there may be additional criteria depending on where in the world you’re using the term.
10. Scintilla
Not to be confused with those furry crepuscular rodents, scintilla means a spark or a trace of something. Perhaps you feel a scintilla of guilt after eating the last cookie, or experience a scintilla of attraction to someone you just met.
Beautiful Words For Mother
Mothers give up so much, so that their children can have so much. Catherine Pulsifer
Giving
Despite the fact that we ought to show adoration to you mother each and every day, Mother’s Day is that one day when we demonstrate the most love for you, and make you feel like a Queen. Sheila Sage, Quotes to Inspire Motherhood
Inspirational Quotes
Mother… a mother holds her child’s hand for just a short time, but holds their hearts forever.
A mother is a woman who shows you the light when you just see the dark. Grimaldos Robin
Hope
Never undermine yourself because you are ‘just’ a house mom. Tracey Taylor, Stay At Home Mom
Believe In Yourself
Roses are red
violets are blue
There is no one dearer
than a Mom like you!
There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.
Chinese Proverbs
Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind. Kahlil Gibran
Beauty
My mother was the dearest, sweetest angel. She didn’t talk; she sang. She was a tower of strength. Jayne Meadows
Strong Women Quotes
Mothers never retire, no matter how old her children are she is always a Mom, always willing to encourage and help her children in any way she can! Catherine Pulsifer
Retirement
So I just want to stress to you the importance of mothers, because class, you’re going to have your October 22nd – and you just always remember that your mother is there who loves you, who will protect you, always stand with you. Kevin Vickers, Canadain Former House of Commons sergeant-at-arms
Graduation
One good mother is worth a hundred schoolmasters. George Herbert
Teacher Quotes
This mothering role will teach you more about yourself than you ever expected. Tricia Goyer, Teen Mom: You’re Stronger Than You Think
Knowledge
I look back on my childhood and thank the stars above. For everything you gave me, but mostly for your love. Wayne F. Winters
Love
She (mother) pushed us to always try harder, to want the best out of our lives, and to always be strong – a lesson she was forced to learn herself when we were all still young. Willie Davis, Closing the Gap
Beautiful Words In Urdu
Khafaa
English equivalent: Unhappy
Justajoo
English equivalent: Quest
Khwabeeda
English equivalent: Dreamy
Falaq
English equivalent: Sky
Baad-e saba
English equivalent: Wind of morning
Mukhtalif
English equivalent: Different
Aaftab
English equivalent: Sunlight
Khana’badosh
English equivalent: Vagabond
Nayab
English equivalent: Rare
Uns
English equivalent: Love
Noor
English equivalent: Radiance
Raqs
English equivalent: Dance
Musalsal
English equivalent: Constant
Dastoor
English equivalent: Tradition or custom
Nazakat
English equivalent: Elegance
Shiddat
English equivalent: Intensity
Sukoon
English equivalent: Peace
Mukhtasar
English equivalent: Incisive
Aafreen
English equivalent: Beautiful
Inayaat
English equivalent: Concern
Yes surely, Urdu can create absolute mystery with it’s mesmerizing and magical existence.
“Jala hai jism jahan dil bhey jal gaya hoga,
Kuraydtay ho jo ab raakkh, justjoo kya hai?“
~ Mirza Ghalib
Beautiful Words In French
1. Coquillage
The next time you visit the South of France, take a walk along one of the beautiful beaches and you may come across a coquillage (seashell).
Keep the memories of your holiday by collecting the seashells, and then bring them home as un petit souvenir (a little souvenir).
Ils ont trouvé des coquillages sure la plage. (They found seashells on the beach.)
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2. Bisous
Who will you be sending your next bisou (kiss) or bisous (kisses) to?
Whether you know or have absolutely no idea, this might certainly help your case! When you start speaking in mysterious French, you’ll soon be fighting off the incoming propositions. Mais qui aura le prochain bisou? (But who will get the next kiss?)
A little tip for your next visit to France, the French greet each other with one bisou on each cheek in many regions. So put your hand away and extend your cheeks!
Je t’envoie de gros bisous. (I’m sending you big kisses.)
Listen to a native pronunciation here.
3. Hippocampe
What a majestic creature a hippocampe (seahorse) is. Not only does it travel the lengths of the sea, but the males carry the babies rather than the females!
Of course a creature like this needs a beautiful name to reflect their wonderful exterior and strength.
L’hippocampe a nagé dans la mer. (The seahorse swam in the sea.)
4. Chuchoter
Who wouldn’t love an intimate chuchoter (whisper) in French? Although it might be a little bit harder to understand, which could be seen as an added bonus (ask for a repeat!), the excitement of it might send you all a quiver.
Peut-être (maybe) the context won’t even matter as long as it’s in French!
Il chuchote des mots doux. (He whispers sweet nothings.)
Listen to a native pronunciation here.
5. Parapluie
This is another beautiful French word that might just cheer you up on a rainy day! If you hear rain on the weather, just make sure you have your parapluie (umbrella) in your bag.
Not only is it lovely to hear/say, but it protects you from the rain as well. What an added bonus!
The origin of this beautiful French word can be explained if you split parapluie in half to make para + pluie. Para- is a prefix used to indicate protection (think “parasol,” protection from the sun or “parachute,” protection from falling) and pluie is the French word for “rain.” Protection from the rain! Voila, ça marche! (There you go, it works!)
Il va pleuvoir cet aprés-midi, donc apporte ton parapluie. (It is going to rain this afternoon, so bring your umbrella.)
6. Envie
I hope you paid attention to the caution at the top of the post, because if this doesn’t do it for you, I don’t know what will!
If you’re in France having a nice time with one of the locals, and you hear the word envie (desire), then you know they’re interested.
Not only is Paris the “Romantic City of the World,” but the Parisians are pretty romantic too. A lot of Parisians are vocal about their wants and desires, leaving you to make your decision of how your night will pan out. Sometimes it’s nice to have the ball in your court!
When expressing that you want to do something, the grammar construction is avoir (to have) + envie (desire) + de (to) + verb in the infinitive form. This means that you only conjugate avoir, leaving the second verb in its infinitive form.
J’ai envie de te voir (I have desire to see you. / I want to see you.)
7. Pamplemousse
Another French word that rolls off the tongue in a playful way is pamplemousse (grapefruit). It’s perhaps not the most used word in the French language, but it’s definitely a beautiful one.
The French have wonderful markets all around the country, so the next time you’re near the fruits, why not find a succulent pamplemousse? It’ll give you a chance to practice your beautiful words in French, not to mention a delicious a mid-morning snack.
Monsieur, deux pamplemousses s’il vous plaît! (Sir, two grapefruits please!)
Une salade de fruits avec du pamplemousse. (Fruit salad with grapefruit.)
Listen to a native pronunciation here.
8. Plein de vie
Many things can make you plein de vie (full of life), including the excitement and wonder of a new relationship. Maybe take your newfound energy for a trip to France.
There, you and your partner can frolic down the belles rues (beautiful streets) of France and celebrate the little things that make life wonderful.
Elle est pleine de vie quand elle est avec son enfant. (She is full of life when she is with her child.)
Listen to a native pronunciation here.
9. Joli(e)
It seems fitting to include joli(e) (pretty) in this list of pretty French words, as all of the words included in it are… très jolis (very pretty)!
The French pride themselves on being chic and natural beauties…. so maybe the next time you’re lucky enough to meet someone nice, you should tell them so!
Cette fille est vraiment jolie! Peut-être je devrais parler avec elle. (This girl is really pretty! Maybe I should talk to her.)
Listen to a native pronunciation here.
10. Étoile
Talking about beautiful French words, étoile (star) is most certainly one of them! On a clear night in the French countryside what would be an ideal date?
How about a romantic evening picnic (maybe check the weather first!) followed by observation des étoiles avec votre chéri(e), (star gazing with your darling). Wow, the height of romance and the cherry on the top—you’re speaking in French!
Il avait des étoiles dans les yeux. (He had stars in his eyes.)
Beautiful Words In English
Serendipity (n.)
The chance occurrence of events in a beneficial way. Example: We all have experienced the serendipity of important information arriving just when we were least expecting it.
Petrichor (n.)
The pleasant, earthy smell after rain. Example: Although I do love the pleasant, dewy petrichor of the post-rain afternoon, I still hope the weather stays sunny.
Supine (adj.)
Lying face upwards Example: She was lying supine on the beach chair looking at the sky.
Solitude (n.)
A state of seclusion or isolation. Example: We enjoyed the beauty and solitude of the quiet beach more than ever.
Aurora (n.)
The dawn in the early morning. Example: The aurora over the skyline was too beautiful not to photograph.
Idyllic (adj.)
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque. Example: The blossom growing in the courtyard created such an idyllic setting.
Clinomania (n.)
Excessive desire to stay in bed. Example: I definitely have clinomania; I love sleeping, making mornings a struggle for me.
Pluviophile (n.)
A lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days. Example: My sister is a real pluviophile; she really enjoys the weather in the rainy season.
Euphoria (n.)
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. Example: The euphoria of passing my final exam is a feeling I will never forget.
Sequoia (n.)
(A 7 letter word that has the letter Q and all 5 vowels) A redwood tree, especially the California redwood. Example: I love visiting forests where you can see a sequoia.
Beautiful Words For Sister
On having her there when you need her.
“I may not be able to solve all of your problems, but I promise you won’t have to face them alone.”
On always having back up.
“Being sisters means you always have back up.”
On cheering for your sister.
“I know it has been tough, but I’m still cheering for you (always).”
On staying together through anything.
“There are rare people who will show up at the right time, help you through the hard times and stay into your best times… those are the keepers.” — Nausicaa Twila
On just having someone around.
“Sometimes we need someone to simply be there. Not to fix anything, or to do anything in particular, but just to let us feel that we are cared for and supported.”
On being an angel.
“Sister, you are like my angel, with a love that always glows. You are one of the greatest gifts my heart will ever know.”
On never letting go.
“A person that truly loves you will never let you go, no matter how hard the situation is.”
On finding your other half.
“To my sister: You are my best friend, my human diary, and my other half. You mean the world to me and I love you.”
On having a loyal sister.
“A loyal sister is worth a thousand friends.”
On reminding your sister you’re always there.
“When life’s hills become too steep to climb on my own, my sister takes my hand and reminds me that I didn’t have to climb it alone to begin with.”
Beautiful Words For Girls
1. Cute can be used to describe a dog, a baby, or a person you are attracted to in a romantic or non-romantic way. To call somebody cute is often the first phase of romantic interest, but it can also be confused with a plutonic/NON-romantic love.
2. Adorable has the same sense as cute, but it’s a bit stronger. It’s a way to talk about a lighter, more playful form of beauty that can be applied to pets, babies/kids, and people for whom you may or may not have a romantic attraction. Adore as a verb, however, means to have a deep love and respect for someone.
3. Attractive is the most generic and objective way to say that another person has a pleasing appearance. It does not necessarily denote romantic interest. This is a word you might use to talk about a person (to objectively describe someone as good-looking) and not to a person your interested in.
4. Good-looking is one of the most common ways to describe a person who is attractive. Although good-looking is a little more suggestive of romantic intentions than the word attractive, it does not necessarily denote romantic interest. It is used to talk about people who have a pleasing appearance. Good-looking comes from to look good (e.g. you look good in that dress).
5. Beautiful is the classic way to describe a feminine beauty (at least when talking about people), which often expresses both outer and inner beauty. Calling a person of the opposite sex beautiful (i.e. you are beautiful) is more and more suggestive of romantic interest because it could denote attraction to their whole being.
This is, however, different than saying “you look beautiful” (a compliment on somebody’s current appearance which may or may not denote romantic interest). It’s also important to keep in mind that a woman (especially) often compliments another woman’s physical beauty without romantic intentions, as a man may (to a woman). But it’s rare to hear a heterosexual man describe another man as beautiful.
*Important Cultural Note: With romantic intentions, beautiful is generally used to describe a feminine or very intimate beauty. So, in English speaking cultures, it’s not common for a woman to call a man beautiful unless she was describing a more delicate type of beauty. While a man would call a woman beautiful, a woman would call a man good-looking, cute, or even handsome. Also keep in mind that beautiful is not just used to describe people, but also places and things, which is much more universal.
6. Handsome is a word that is traditionally used to describe an attractive man. In the United States, this is a more old-fashioned word, and is rarely used by younger generations, while Australians of all ages use this to describe attractive men all the time.
In the U.S. the general tendency (for younger people) in describing an attractive man isn’t to use beautiful or handsome (although they aren’t incorrect). Most people younger than 40 would use good-looking or cute in this situation.
7. Pretty is similar to beautiful in meaning, but in a more innocent and/or physical way. Beautiful is a more powerful and complete concept (beauty can describe not just outer beauty, but also inner beauty, as well as grace), and has more of an impact. Pretty, on the other hand, may be more based on physical appearance that can be molded by cosmetics. While it does denote attraction and there’s nothing superficial about this word, pretty is not as deep and significant as beautiful. It’s also not so formal.
Note: This is another word describing feminine beauty. A woman would generally never call a man “pretty.” Another common collocation is for a witch to call kids “my pretties” when she has a malicious intention.
8. Gorgeousis another synonym for beautiful that denotes a very powerful physical attraction. While the world beautiful may have more of an inner/outer quality, gorgeous is purely physical attraction. This can be used for both feminine and masculine beauty, although it is more common for women to use this to describe men.
Beautiful Words In Hindi
नमस्ते Namaste (nah-mah-stay) / A respectful greeting / I bow to you
Much like the English ‘Hello!’, Namaste is a courteous way of greeting people in India. Derived from Sanskrit, it’s a combination of two words: Namah, which means ‘bow’ or ‘adoration’, and te, which means ‘to you’. In its literal sense, the word translates as ‘I bow to you’. The gesture involves pressing both the hands together and gently bowing your head.
Namaste | ©WikiCommons
सांझ Saanjh (saanzhh) / Evening
Derived from the word Sandhya, which means evening, saanjh is an important part of the day in Hindu culture. It is essentially the time when day meets night, and many believe that god enters the house at this hour to bless people. Several houses in India have made it a regular practice to light a lamp to welcome god and stave off evil forces outside the house.
जिजीविषा Jijivisha (gg-vee-shaa) / A strong eternal desire to live and continue living
Untranslatable to English, Jijivisha is a beautiful word that represents feelings of optimism or hope for life. It is often used to talk about a person who loves life and lives it to the fullest, come what may.
Hope | ©Pixabay
मोक्ष Moksha (mohk-shuh) / Liberation, Release or Emancipation
Also known as mukti, moksha is a spiritual term in Jainism and Hinduism that is equivalent to Nirvana in Buddhism. Etymologically, it is derived from the Sanskrit word muc, which means to free or to let go. It means freeing oneself from the worldly shackles and from the cycle of life and death (called Saṃsāra) that is determined by the law of Karma. The Indian city of Varanasi is considered to be the gateway to moksha.
वात्सल्य Vatsalya (Vaat-sal-yaa) / Motherly love
They say that a mother’s love is unconditional and this word beautifully captures that feeling. Vatsalya is one the five bhāvas (feelings or attitudes) of bhakti (devotion) that is usually associated with Yashoda, the foster mother of Lord Krishna, who loved him as her own child.
Motherly love | ©Pixabay
प्रेरणा Prerna (Prer-nah) / Inspiration
When you have been deeply touched or moved by a person or an experience, that feeling is called prerna. Derived from Sanskrit, the word – a popular name for girls – can also mean inspiration or to seek inspiration.
आशा Asha (Aa-shaa) / Hope or desire
Translated into desire, wish or hope, the word asha is associated with aisha (life) in Swahili and asher (happy) in Hebrew. This powerful word is connected to the ash tree to symbolise protectiveness and is also a popular name for girls in India.
रिमझिम Rimjhim (rim-zhim) / Pitter-patter of a light drizzle
This word captures the essence of the rainy season. Literally, it means the pitter-patter of a light shower or drizzle and, figuratively, represents the happiness and joy that rain brings. In Bollywood parlance, it is associated with romance, and you’ll frequently find the word in poems and songs.
Drizzling | ©WikiCommons
प्यार Pyaar (pa-yaar) / Love
A derivative of the Sanskrit word ‘Priya’, meaning loved one or beloved, the verb pyaar means love. It can be used in all sorts of situations and among many individuals regardless of their relationship.
पवित्र Pavitra (Paaviy- trah) / Pure or Holy
Another popular name among girls in India, pavitra is associated with anything that is holy or sacred. Meaning pure in its literal sense, pavitra can be linked to objects, plants, animals, places or people. Symbolically, the word is used to assert moral superiority.
सुन्दर Sundar (soon-dur) / Beautiful
Rooted in the Sanskrit language, sundar is used to describe an individual who is attractive and beautiful, or a piece of work that is elegant and captivating.