We are constantly been asked here at Positive Words Research, what is the most beautiful word in the English language and why?

We know that Blissfulness, Petrichor, Quintessential, Serendipity are regarded as beautiful English words relating to the phonaesthetics rather than semantics, but which other words are beautiful?

We want to find out from you: What is the most beautiful word in the English language and why?

Please provide definitions.

We made a short list with the words we found to be so beautiful. It was hard to pick only one. There are so many beautiful words out there in the English language. Here are some of them.

Halcyon – denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.

Blissfulnessspiritual joy.

Pristine – clean and fresh as if new, untouched, spotless.

Rhapsody – an effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feelings

Petrichor – a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.

Effervescent – vivacious and enthusiastic

Awesomeness – an unmeasurable amount of awesomenimity something can produce, meaning something that qualifies as awesome

Epiphany – sudden and striking realization

Quintessential – most perfect example of a quality or class

Serendipity –  a sweet coincidence

Elixir – magical or medicinal potion

Opulent – lush, ostentatiously luxurious

Ethereal – extremely delicate and light, almost heavenly

Transfiguration a complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state.

Sumptuous – splendid, magnificent, rich.

Ineffability – too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Limn – depict or describe in painting or words.

Hope – a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen

Doting – extremely and uncritically fond of someone, adoring.

Gratitude – the quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation and return kindness

Dauntless – showing fearlessness and determination.

Nirvana – a state of perfect happiness

For more inspiration see these two amazing lists with words that we have on Positive Words Research: the list of beautiful words from all languages and the list of positive words in the English language.

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2 Comments

Carolyn · July 3, 2021 at 4:06 PM

I signed up for this because I am a positive person. There’s too much negativity in this world today for everyone to have to deal with. So I am their sunshine. As a matter of fact, that’s what do many people and friends call me. At work, I put on the wall a word that starts with the letter of that day. How does, Magnificent Monday sound?
It spreads to others and the next thing you know….they are happy too!

David · July 3, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Ha Ha I love it. That is a very high state of consciousness to strive for!

And I’ve always been partial to all things ineffable.

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