20 Beautiful English words everyone should know

The English language is beautiful, here are 20 words we think everyone should know.

Have we missed out on any? Let us know in the comments below! 

1. Vellichor

 

2. Effervescent 

 

3. Sonder

 

4. Serendipity

 

5. Scintilla

 

6. Quintessential 

 

7. Pluviophile 

 

8. Phosphene

 

9. Petrichor 

 

10. Penumbra 

 

11. Nemesis

 

12. Melancholy 

 

13. Mellifluous 

 

14. Limerence 

 

15. Iridescent 

 

16. Ineffable 

 

17. Ethereal 

 

18. Ephemeral 

 

19. Ebullience

 

 

20. Defenestration 

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