Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Qì (氣) Lit. air, breath; ‘life force/energy’. Chinese health awareness
Linslus Someone who always wants to have their face in a photo. Literal translation: "lens louse" Swedish society
Kafkaesque Having bizarre of illogical quality English attribute
Parea A group of friends who regularly gather together to share their experiences about life, their philosophies, values and ideas. Greek friends philosophical
Retrouvailles Lit. 'rediscovery'; a reunion (e.g., with loved ones after a long time apart). French friends family
Dépayser Disorientation; not necessarily unpleasant (e.g., a pleasant sense of strangeness from being in a foreign country). French change feeling
Pole Sorry; can also express empathy and understanding. Swahili thinking life
Duende The mysterious power of art to deeply move a person Spanish art feeling emotion
Eunoirophrenia The peace of mind that comes with having pleasant dreams. Greek feeling positive
Solkatt The glimmer that reflects the sunshine off a wristwatch Swedish physical beauty
Vagary An unpredictable instance, a wandering journey, a whimsical, wild, or unusual idea, desire, or action English change
Fremdschämen To be embarrassed by something somebody else did German society thinking adverse
Rabenmutter A bad mom ("raven mother") German family society adverse
Nameer (نمير) Clear water. Arabic nature attribute
Házisárkány Literally "indoor dragon"; a nagging restless spouse Hungarian family stress adverse
Noniná Triple negation. Means yes, with emphasis. Spanish attribute measurement positive
Umarell A term referring specifically to men of retirement age who spend their time watching construction sites, especially roadworks – stereotypically with hands clasped behind their back and offering unwanted advice Italian attribute
Półtora Specific word for one and a half of something Polish measurement
Hinna "To find the time” or “to be on time” Swedish time
Occhiolism The awareness of the smallness of your perspective English awareness life society
Blunda To close your eyes. Can be used literally or figuratively; refuse to see something. Swedish action
Rè nào (熱鬧) Not only fun and lively, but also has a special vibe that makes everyone want to be there. Chinese positive music
Ḥôjônsô (һөйөнсө) Good news for which a reward is given Bashkir positive event
Hoʻoponopono Mutual forgiveness. Hawaiian connection character emotion
Forelsket The euphoria you feel when you're first falling in love. Norwegian love feeling change
Ubuntu A quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity. Zulu beauty character awareness
Formacja A state of mind and its own culture of a generation Polish society change
Querencia A place from which one's strength is drawn, where one feels at home, the place where you are your most authentic self Spanish strength happiness character
Wintercearig Literally "winter sorrow"; a feeling of deep sadness related to the cold, still, dark nature of winter English weather emotion adverse
Tempus fugit Time flies, flees, escapes. Latin time




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