As a lifelong bibliophile who also enjoys writing, I love the complexity of the English language. I have a friend whose native language is German, but who prefers writing in English because English has a larger vocabulary that allows for more precision and nuance in her writing.
Like many people, there are many words I like, sometimes for their meaning, but more often for how they sound, regardless of what they mean. Following is a list of some of my favorite words. Readers are invited to add some of their favorite words in the comment section.
execrable
ubiquitous
malevolent
sinister
mellifluous
eloquent
ersatz
paramour
taciturn
laconic
exacerbate
proclivity
bomb
surly
predilection
detritus
segue
nocturnal
reprobate
compunction
habitué
ominous
sabotage
couch
cacophony
harridan
malcontent
asinine
peripatetic
avatar
caterwaul
debauchery
hector
scuttlebutt
denizen
dilapidated
natter
impale
dilemma
and, of course
libertine
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