Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Wú jí (無極) Lit. without highest point, utmost point, ridgepole; ultimate, boundless, limitless; the primodial universe; original nature. Chinese measurement
Aegyo (애교) Accentuated cute behaviour (voice/facial expression/gestures); Frequently used by K-pop idols (all genders) as fan service. Also used as a sign of affection towards loved ones (family or romantic partners). Korean cultural
Harkla The little coughing noise one makes, often before giving a speech or dislodging a piece of cinnamon bun from their throat Swedish action
Hygge A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. Danish life feeling
Aşermek The experience of craving certain foods while pregnant Turkish food
Ohrwurm A melody or song that gets stuck in your head ("ear worm") German life music
Beschaulich Quiet, pensive; living a simple life; pleasantly contemplative, unhurried in a fashion that inspires mental well-being. German positive
Saudade melancholic longing, nostalgia, dreaming wistfulness. Portuguese life
Bildung education, formation, acculturation, cultivation, development. German cultural
Petrichor The smell of earth after rain English nature beauty
Jootha Food eaten by someone and left in the plate Hindi food
En plein air Outdoors; in the open air. French nature physical
Schnapsidee An idea you have when you're drunk and will probably not considered anymore once you're sober German thinking change
Offing The deep, distant stretch of the ocean that is still visible from the land; the foreseeable future English nature beauty
Lus Desire, craving; greed; fancy, cupidity; inclination, tendency. Afrikaans adverse
Moriturism The sudden reminder that you will one day no longer occupy this earth English awareness philosophy life
Firgun (פירגון) Ungrudging and overt (expressed) pride and happiness at other's successes. Hebrew happiness
Chantepleurer Singng and crying simultaneously French action
Ehvenişer When choosing between bad things, the lesser of two evils. Turkish philosophy
Zechpreller Someone who leaves without paying the bill. German adverse event friends
Pelinti To move hot food around in your mouth Buli food
Extrawurst Someone who is slowing things down by being fussy, making everything more complicated than necessary German stress adverse action
Ilunga The capacity to forgive once, tolerate a second time, but never a third time. Conveys the progression toward intolerance. Tshiluba growth emotion reflection
Dapjeongneo Used when someone asks a question despite knowing the answer, expecting the listener to make a smart and studied guess Korean society interaction
Avspasere To take a day (or more) off from work (e.g., because one has previously worked overtime and has built up credit). Norwegian society time
Dørstokkmila The longest mile between your cozy couch in your fireplace-candlelight-cabin-hygge and the door threshold. It would be "door-threshold-mile", loosely translated Norwegian nature
Nepenthe Something that helps you forget grief or suffering Greek growth strength
Dhakkann "The shroud of clouds concealed the sun." Someone too naive to see the truth in things, also used in a derogatory way Hindi adverse awareness
Kintsukuroi To repair with gold. Understanding that a piece is more beautiful for having broken. Japanese beauty change
Hoʻoponopono Mutual forgiveness. Hawaiian connection character emotion




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