Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
mångata The roadlike reflection of moonlight on water Swedish nature beauty
Minestra riscaldata Literally "heated soup"; something done again but never as good as the first time it happened. Alternative to cavoli riscaldati (heated cabbage) Italian attribute
Mātauranga The comprehension, or understanding of the universe Nogay awareness thinking reflection
Mahalo Thankfulness, appreciation, and gratitude as a way of living Hawaiian positive
Capicua A number that doesn't vary if the numbers are inverted. Also it can be called a palindrome, but the word capicua refers especially to the numbers Catalan measurement
Livsnjutare Someone who loves life deeply Swedish love life beauty
Noroke To brag about or sing the praises of the person you love Japanese love emotion
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
Beschaulich Quiet, pensive; living a simple life; pleasantly contemplative, unhurried in a fashion that inspires mental well-being. German positive
Tuerto A man with only one eye Spanish physical
Bohereen A tight, single lane country lane Irish explore physical
Tizita (ትዝታ) A bittersweet remembrance and longing for a time, person, thing gone by. Amharic time thinking
Anánkē (Ανάγκη) destiny, fate, necessity. Greek awareness
Rire dans sa barbe To laugh in your beard quietly while thinking about something that has happened French funny reflection action
Fisselig Being flustered to the point of incompetence German stress
Eunoia A well-mind; beautiful thinking Greek beauty
Qì (氣) Lit. air, breath; ‘life force/energy’. Chinese health awareness
Morgenfrisk Feeling rested after a good night's sleep Danish health physical
Desenrascar An informal word that means the act of figuring out things Portuguese thinking growth
Bildung education, formation, acculturation, cultivation, development. German cultural
Zapoi 2+ days of drunkenness usually involving a journey or waking up in an unexpected place Russian funny adverse habits
Razbliuto The feeling for someone you used to love but no longer do Russian love change awareness
Mokita The truth we all know but agree not to talk about. Kilivila awareness thinking society
Dygn Day and night; 24 hours Swedish measurement
Tatemae & Honne The contrast between a person's feelings and desires (honne) versus the behavior and opinions one displays in public (tatemae) Japanese feeling reflection character
Startijenn A kickstart/boost of energy; also denotes perseverance. Breton strength
Sóphrosuné (σωφροσύνη) excellence of character and soundness of mind; leads to other beneficial qualities, such as moderation and self-control. Greek awareness
Rashk-e-Qamar Someone who is so beautiful, the moon is jealous of their beauty Urdu beauty
Goesting Looking forward to, can't wait, have an appetite for Dutch positive feeling
Mysig To describe anything with an unexpectedly relaxing vibe Swedish positive




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