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Discover rare and beautiful words from the English language. Each word has a story, a meaning, and a unique charm. Click on a word to learn more about its origin and usage.
Featured Words
- Apricity – The warmth of the sun in winter.
- Cynosure – Something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance.
- Sonder – The realization that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own.
- Clinomania – Excessive desire to stay in bed.
- Ephemeral – Lasting for a very short time.
- Palimpsest – Something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form.
- Serendipity – The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
- Effulgent – Shining brightly; radiant.
- Quixotic – Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
- Lagom – Not too little, not too much, just right (Swedish).
About This Project
Words Museum is a curated collection of words that deserve to be remembered. Whether you're a writer, a language enthusiast, or just curious, we hope you enjoy exploring!
This project aims to revive interest in unique words and their meanings. Feel free to suggest new words or share your favorites!