Call me weird, but throughout the year, I've encountered new words (and some old ones I've forgotten) that I've been fond of. Because I like their sound or meaning, I compiled my top 10 favorite words for 2016.
Allow me to share them with you.
My Top 10 Favorite Words For 2016
1. Gumption
ˈɡəmpSH(ə)n
noun
- means courage and confidence
Describes my favorite weapons in life.
Tenor
adjective
- not willing to tell people about things
An introvert like me can certainly relate to this.
Giphy
adjective or noun
-very loyal, dedicated, physically strong
One of the many things I look for in a partner.
noun
-a solitary wanderer
An item in my bucket list I'm so looking forward to tick off. I've been traveling mostly with friends. At least before I'm too weak to ride a plane, I wish to go and be a solivagant. Even for once.
adjective
-happy or joyous
The kind of life I always choose to have.
adjective
- very strong, clear and penetrating
The voice of the critics in my life may be trenchant, but the Voice of Truth is louder.
adjective
-weak and cowardly
adjective
-excessively fond of or submissive to a wife
Obviously, another trait of an ideal partner. But hopefully, not to the point when I have to do all the decision-making in life. He still needs to be man enough to lead me.
adjective
-happy, golden, idyllic, carefree, blissful, joyful, joyous, contented
Serious #lifegoals.
noun
- explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something.
Just another better way to warn.
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noun
- means courage and confidence
Describes my favorite weapons in life.
2. Reticent
ˈredəsəntadjective
- not willing to tell people about things
An introvert like me can certainly relate to this.
3. Stalwart/Stalworth
ˈstôlwərtadjective or noun
-very loyal, dedicated, physically strong
One of the many things I look for in a partner.
Tenor
4. Solivagant
sōˈlivəgəntnoun
-a solitary wanderer
An item in my bucket list I'm so looking forward to tick off. I've been traveling mostly with friends. At least before I'm too weak to ride a plane, I wish to go and be a solivagant. Even for once.
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5. Blithe
blīT͟H,blīTHadjective
-happy or joyous
The kind of life I always choose to have.
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6. Trenchant
ˈtren(t)SHəntadjective
- very strong, clear and penetrating
The voice of the critics in my life may be trenchant, but the Voice of Truth is louder.
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7. Lily-livered
lil-ee-liv-erdadjective
-weak and cowardly
I don't like its meaning so any guy with this attitude is a big NO. But I love the sound of the word.
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8. Uxorious
əkˈsôrēəs,ˌəɡˈzôr-adjective
-excessively fond of or submissive to a wife
Obviously, another trait of an ideal partner. But hopefully, not to the point when I have to do all the decision-making in life. He still needs to be man enough to lead me.
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9. Halcyon
ˈhalsēənadjective
-happy, golden, idyllic, carefree, blissful, joyful, joyous, contented
Serious #lifegoals.
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10. Caveat
ˈkavēˌat,ˈkävēˌätnoun
- explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something.
Just another better way to warn.
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nice words!
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Interesting words indeed, some of them come from Latin or ancient Greek. Maybe you feel the deepness and the history behind them... :)))
ReplyDeleteUxorious got me laughing. We all want that uxorious male in our lives.
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Excellent post (as always)!Thank you very much :)
ReplyDeleteFrom one word lover to another, this was so much fun! Great list.
ReplyDeleteI have learnt something new today
ReplyDeletei've never heard of Solivagant, so thanks for teaching me a new word! :D
ReplyDeleteThese are some really lovely words, and I can see why you chose them! I think I really like halycon most out of all of them - and good gif for describing it as well :3
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Halcyon I did not know the meaning, indeed
ReplyDeletePffft has always been my fave word
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ReplyDeleteListing your favorite words of 2016 is a great idea for a year-end post. I learned some new words today.
Words have power. Building a good vocabulary is like adding tools to your workshop or weapons to your arsenal. Having an abundance of words at your disposal allows you to communicate effectively and influentially and increases your odds of getting what you want out of life. Learning at least one new word every day (along with its proper use) is a great way to exercise your brain.
Thank you very much, Lux. I hope that you and I will remain stalwart friends in 2017. Happy new year to you and your family!
I heard half of them before. Lily-Livered is fun to say.
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Most are new to me! Happy & Blessed New Year to you!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful words! I use the word lovely a lot, but I'm not sure that it makes it one of my favorites... It is an interesting topic to think on, thank you.
ReplyDeleteReally interesting selection, funny ones
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Love the gif and your top ten words.
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This is something nice :) Loved it..
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I love your idea of listing favorite words. Mine would include lots of Yiddish (chutzpah, meshugenah, shmazel,...). Trenchant is a nice, strong word too.
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Solid list, lady! I use "reticent" a lot and totally agree- love the way "lily-livered" sounds, but I don't want to know anyone who actually is. :)
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How could you miss out "LOVE"?
ReplyDeleteGumption is a neat word. Many of them I did not know!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed by English language as well and, as a non-native English speaker, I cherished every single word of your post! Baci, Valeria - Coco et La vie en rose FASHION & BEAUTY
ReplyDeleteHalcyon is so fun to say! And gumption is a great word! I learned a lot with the others!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThose are great words!
ReplyDeleteI think I may just steal your word Lux. I love the word courage and wear daily a pendant with the word courage stamped on it. I use to wear a cross but nobody ever ask me why, now I get people all the time asking me, what does your necklace and when I tell them, they usually ask me why that word. Perfect opportunity to witness for my Lord. Great word, I think you will live up to it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun post! I haven't hear lily-livered in ages! thanks for the smile!
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Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! A great, fun list! Blessings to you this year and always, Lux!
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