Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Seijaku (静寂) Quiet (sei) tranquillity (jaku); silence, calm, serenity (especially in the midst of activity or chaos). Japanese awareness beauty
O ka la nokonoko A day spent in nervous anticipation of a coughing spell Hawaiian thinking health stress
Cúbóg A collection of Easter eggs Irish physical
Petrichor The smell of earth after rain English nature beauty
Werifesteria To wander longingly through the forest in search of mystery English nature explore
Tîeow (เที่ยว) To wander or roam around in a carefree way. Thai travel positive change
Vaitherichal The feeling that you get when someone has something that you lack, however you are not jealous, yet instead feel as though they should not possess that because you don't Tamil adverse thinking
Erklärungsnot The state of having to quickly explain yourself German action stress
Nito-onna A woman so dedicated to her career that she has no time to iron blouses, so dresses only in knitted tops. Japanese society work
Te (德) Virtue; morality; integrity; inner power. Chinese strength
Ludus playful love between children or casual lovers Greek love
Schulbildend Inspiring or leading to the creation of schools of thought. German growth philosophy
Moledro A feeling of resonant connection with an author or artist you'll never meet, who may have lived centuries ago and thousands of miles away English awareness connection
Mahalo Thankfulness, appreciation, and gratitude as a way of living Hawaiian positive
Pulesveis Messy hair, in particular in the back of the head, resulting from being rubbed against the pillow during sex Norwegian physical
Mysa Can mean "cosying up" or "to snuggle", but in braoder sense, it means to "have a nice and relaxed time" Swedish happiness time
Töörõõm work fun': finding the simple joys in everyday tasks. Estonian work feeling
Capoclaque Someone who co-ordinates a group of clappers. Italian society attribute
Muskelkater Charley horse ("muscle cat") German physical
Insouciant Free from worry, concern, or anxiety English positive
Urkn Similar to Siwon but has a greater depth in taste. Literally derived from "face-chilling spicy" Usually used to describe heavier stews than word "siwon" Korean food taste
Víðsýni A panoramic view; open-mindedness. Icelandic visual
Khaste Nabashid (خسته نباشید) "I hope that you are not tired" Persian society work
Hygge A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. Danish life feeling
Pole Sorry; can also express empathy and understanding. Swahili thinking life
Serendipity The development of events by chance that result in a beneficial way Tamil event beauty life
Bào fù xìng āo yè (報復性熬夜) Revenge bedtime procrastination Chinese emotion
Ellipsism A sadness that you'll never be able to know how history will turn out English adverse thinking time
Nadryv When a person releases intimate, deeply hidden feelings, sometimes that do not truly exist; imaginary, excessively exaggerated and distorted feelings Russian emotion extreme
Umay Gettiing tired of a certain food Tagalog food




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