Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Gezellig A warm feeling of cozyness, but also have good times with friends af a party. Dutch feeling positive
Ômä (өмә) Collective helping Bashkir society positive
Lekker Literal translation "tasty", but can be used to describe anything that has one's hearty approval Afrikaans positive attribute
Lepos Charm, grace, wit, elegance, allure. Latin positive attribute
Beschaulich Quiet, pensive; living a simple life; pleasantly contemplative, unhurried in a fashion that inspires mental well-being. German positive
Mechaye Joy, pleasure; something that gives great joy/pleasure. Yiddish positive
Bon vivant Someone who enjoys and appreciates the good life. French positive happiness
Mysig To describe anything with an unexpectedly relaxing vibe Swedish positive
Salām (سلام) Peace, harmony, wholeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquillity; used also as a greeting/parting salutation. Arabic positive
Njuta to deeply enjoy, to profoundly appreciate. Swedish positive
Naz The pride that comes from knowing that you are loved no matter what you do Urdu love strength positive
Strikhedonia The joy of being able to say "to hell with it" English positive
Ćeif A slow and silent enjoyment in someone or in something Bosnian positive feeling
Eunoirophrenia The peace of mind that comes with having pleasant dreams. Greek feeling positive
Mahalo Thankfulness, appreciation, and gratitude as a way of living Hawaiian positive
Tîeow (เที่ยว) To wander or roam around in a carefree way. Thai travel positive change
Gigil The urge to pinch or squeeze something that is unbearably cute Tagalog physical positive funny
Janteloven Jante’s law; a set of social codes or norms that emphasize the importance of collective success rather than individual Norwegian society positive interaction
Shalom (שָׁלוֹם) peace, harmony, wholeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquillity; used also as a greeting/parting salutation. Hebrew positive
Ḥôjônsô (һөйөнсө) Good news for which a reward is given Bashkir positive event
Goesting Looking forward to, can't wait, have an appetite for Dutch positive feeling
Rén (仁) Humanity, benevolence; the positive feeling enjoyed by a virtuous person through altruistic behaviour. Chinese positive
Carpe Diem Make the most of the present moment or opportunity. Lit. sieze the day. Latin positive
Qì zhì (氣质) Quality of character, disposition, style, charm, attractiveness, magnetism. Chinese attribute positive
Glückspilz A lucky person ("lucky mushroom") German positive




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