Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Chindogu A person seemingly inventing ingenious everyday gadgets that seem like an ideal solution to a particular problem, but are in fact nothing more than a useless gag Japanese creative funny
Celístia Brighness from the stars Catalan nature physical
Torschlusspanik The fear that time is running out on achieving life goals German growth awareness
Qì zhì (氣质) Quality of character, disposition, style, charm, attractiveness, magnetism. Chinese attribute positive
Eldsjäl This noun is literally ‘fire-soul’, but the actual meaning is ‘enthusiast’ or ‘driving spirit’. Swedish strength
Að redda To save someone or fix something in a time sensitive manner. Icelandic time
Meraki Describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put “something of yourself” into what you're doing, whatever it may be. Greek emotion strength
Manna A sudden or unexpected help, advantage, or aid to success English change positive
Handschuhschneeballwerfer A person who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a wimp German action attribute
Packesel The person who’s stuck carrying everyone else’s bags on a trip German travel physical
Cierrabares "Bar-closer". A person who usually leave the party on last place. Spanish friends social
Mangomoment "What can I do now for you, to make you happy?" Dutch love friends connection
Cavoli riscaldati Literally "reheated cabbage"; When you attempt to start up a failed relationship or love affair Italian love event persistence
Vipāka (विपाक) Ripening; the result, ripening or maturation of karma. Sanskrit growth
Schulbildend Inspiring or leading to the creation of schools of thought. German growth philosophy
Zanshin (残心) Lit. ‘remaining/enduring heart-mind’; a state of relaxed mental alertness (especially in the face of danger or stress). Japanese awareness
Anánkē (Ανάγκη) destiny, fate, necessity. Greek awareness
Geis Taboo, prohibition; injunction; something you do (or don’t do), upon which your life depends, or which defines your life. Irish change fate
Gezelligheid Coziness, fun, the general togetherness that gives people a warm feeling. Dutch friends society positive
Retrouvailles Lit. 'rediscovery'; a reunion (e.g., with loved ones after a long time apart). French friends family
Bimyou Not bad, or "meh" Japanese attribute
Verklempt Completely overcome with emotion Yiddish emotion
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
L'appel du vide Describes the instinctive urge to jump from high places French habits physical
Overskud Extra/excess energy; do have sufficient resources to do something; profit (in an economic context). Danish attribute
Salām (سلام) Peace, harmony, wholeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquillity; used also as a greeting/parting salutation. Arabic positive
Autophile A person that loves solitude, being alone English character attribute
Viraag The emotional pain felt from being away from the person you love Hindi emotion love connection
Beschaulich Quiet, pensive; living a simple life; pleasantly contemplative, unhurried in a fashion that inspires mental well-being. German positive
Estrenar The experience of wearing something for the first time Spanish life




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