The Word Nerd Dictionary of Obscure & Enchanting Words

A collection of whimsical words for discovering more joy.

Choosing a focus word has long been a tradition when a new year begins. But why limit it to just one word when there are so many lovely expressions with beautiful meanings to explore? The Word Nerd's Dictionary of Obscure and Enchanting Words creates a world of charming words, introducing one little marvel a day. With each poetic definition presented on alluring background art, readers will find inspiration to bring the words to life and fill every day with more magic. Possibilities:- Aliferous: Having wings. - Artophagous: Bread-eating. - Consopition: A lulling to sleep. - Fleshment: Excitement associated with a successful beginning. - Gökotta (Swedish): To wake up early in the morning with the purpose of hearing the first birds singing or going outside to appreciate nature. - Metanoia (Greek): Changing one’s mind, heart, or life in a transformative or spiritual way. - Mundivagant: Wandering over the world. - Procrastibaking: The art of making delicious cookies, brownies, and cakes while putting off everything else. - Ukiyo (Japanese): Living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life. - Zoetic: Living, vital.