Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Desus The quiet, smooth sound of somebody farting although not very loudly Indonesian sound funny action
Majime (真面目) Reliable, responsible, diligent; seriousness, formality. Japanese society attribute
Ádvaita (अद्वैत) non-dual; the notion that there is only one reality. Sanskrit measurement philosophy
Capicua A number that doesn't vary if the numbers are inverted. Also it can be called a palindrome, but the word capicua refers especially to the numbers Catalan measurement
Gula Gluttony, greed; indulgence; eating simply for the taste (i.e., not from hunger). Spanish adverse
Nou-nou An indefinite time in the near future. It could be very near, like within a minute or two, or not so very near, like within an hour or three. This time-telling isn't an exact science at all—it's a non-committal way of giving someone a time. Afrikaans time
Handschuhschneeballwerfer A coward willing to criticize and abuse from a safe distance German adverse attribute interaction
Bon vivant Someone who enjoys and appreciates the good life. French positive happiness
Goya (گویا) The transporting suspension of disbelief that can occur in storytelling Urdu surprise
Beschaulich Quiet, pensive; living a simple life; pleasantly contemplative, unhurried in a fashion that inspires mental well-being. German positive
Resol That kind of sun light, non direct, when the sun is covered by clouds that still hurts the eyes. Mallorquín nature
Exulansis The tendency to give up trying to talk about an experience because people are unable to relate to it. English emotion thinking
Sehnsucht Thoughts and feelings about all facets of life that are unfinished or imperfect, paired with a yearning for ideal alternative experiences. German philosophy reflection
Sóphrosuné (σωφροσύνη) excellence of character and soundness of mind; leads to other beneficial qualities, such as moderation and self-control. Greek awareness
Apomakrysmenophobia The sudden fear that the relationships you posses are shallow or lack depth English thinking connection trust
piñcu (பிஞ்சு) Young, baby fruit Tamil food
Að redda To save someone or fix something in a time sensitive manner. Icelandic time
Pelinti To move hot food around in your mouth Buli food
Han Sorrow, regret, grief, resentment, "a dull ache of the soul", yet passive and not revenge seeking; waiting for the injustice to be righted Korean society persistence adverse
Pisan Zapra The time needed to eat a banana Malay time measurement food
Kalsarikänni to get drunk (alone) at home in your underwear with no intention of going out Finnish funny action
Zhì (智) Wisdom, perspicacity, knowledge. Chinese thinking awareness
Tokka A large herd of reindeer Finnish nature
Muskelkater Charley horse ("muscle cat") German physical
Occhiolism The awareness of the smallness of your perspective English awareness life society
Paavam Someone who is innocent, naive, not well-versed with ways of the world Malayalam attribute
Raspafiestas An adjective to describe a person who doesn't go until the party is over. Spanish habits attribute friends
Pneúma (πνεῦμα) Wind; breath; spirit. Greek physical
Aka'aka'a Skin peeling or falling off after either sunburn or heavy drinking Hawaiian physical adverse
Odnoliub Someone who has only one love in his or her life; someone who is capable of loving only one at a time Russian love fate




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