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What's your favourite word?

Demeter · 2011-07-25T14:40:21Z

Well, words. I automatically suppose it's words in plural, because there are different kind of favourites: words you say a lot in everyday conversation, words you find yourself using a lot in writing, and words you just love because they are so SWELL. I have lots, but here are a few: lukewarm - This is probably THE favourite word of mine ever. I don't use it that much, but whenever I see it in writing, it makes my heart happy. brethren - A close second. Did I mention I absolutely love irregularity of language? definitely - I use it a lot in normal conversation (when I talk in English) or when I review, for example. I don't even know why. I guess it just fits well in my mouth/fingers. eldest - Firstly, I love saying it, and secondly, I think it's so cool how it's eldest and not oldest. Even though you can also say oldest and they're not exactly the same thing anyway. But whenever I can, I say eldest. Eldest. citizen - Again, just a cool word for no apparent reason. lagom - This is a Swedish word that doesn't have a direct translation. It means something like "just enough". eloisa - This is Finnish for "lively". I just think it's a really pretty word. Oh, I could go on and on. There are so many lovely words out there! I can't wait to hear your favourites!