It's such a bold, fiery word and its meaning is wonderful: A feeling of intense euphoria, passion, or emotion. And additionally, it's used to describe the second coming of Christ.
Here's a nice secular word for all the unbelievers: watercress.
For me this is an example of a word whose sound is more appealing than the thing it describes, although it describes something pretty appealing. It's a trisyllable word with a rhythm of one stressed syllable followed by two unstrrssed (a dactyl i think its called), giving the listener a sense of excitement followed by calm.
I hear this word and the images that come to mind are of nature, flowing brooks, still ponds and lush forests. The "hiss" of the cress part of the word reminds me of the ocean or the wind.
First you will awake in disbelief, then in sadness and grief and when you wake the last time, the forest you've been looking for will turn out to be right in the middle of your chest.
Who said you couldn't? I agree with you rapture is a cool sounding word. But when I think of beautiful words I think of the sound of the word itself and not the meaning.
First you will awake in disbelief, then in sadness and grief and when you wake the last time, the forest you've been looking for will turn out to be right in the middle of your chest.
Cole wrote:I know. I just felt like you were calling me out a little bit for posting a bunch of religious-themed words.
I can see how you might feel that way, but if I said something that bothers you please leave a post on my wall or send me a message or something. This isn't the place for that type of discussion.
First you will awake in disbelief, then in sadness and grief and when you wake the last time, the forest you've been looking for will turn out to be right in the middle of your chest.
"During high school, I played junior hockey and still hold two league records: most time spent in the penalty box; and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab somebody." -Happy Gilmore
"During high school, I played junior hockey and still hold two league records: most time spent in the penalty box; and I was the only guy to ever take off his skate and try to stab somebody." -Happy Gilmore
I think sanguine is a beautiful word. It just rolls of the tongue. Also epiphany, flamboyant and timid. I have no idea why I like those words so much. Oh, and onomatopoeia is a pretty cool word as well xD
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