Listitems I have felt at least once before finding this: 7/8 Listitems I have known the name of before finding this: 0/8

How about you?

Also… what’s the feeling called when reading something, thinking ‘that sounds totally made up’ - then doing a quick google and realizing its actually a thing?

  • @[email protected]
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    191 year ago

    I love this.

    It’s one of my passing hobbies to look up word lists like this - some of them are beautiful, and there’s something really satisfying about knowing this obscure and weird thing you’re experiencing is at least “normal” enough to have its own name.

    Then I promptly forget, which is annoying, bit also means I get to discover them all over again a few months later.

    On this list I can easily identify with 7/8 too

    Other words you might appreciate:

    Routineer: one that adheres to or insists on routine

    Fika: a moment to slow down and appreciate the little things in life

    Philocalist: lover of beauty; someone who finds beauty in all things

    Querencia: a sanctuary where you feel safe …or even better, Snuggery: a cozy room

    Fleshment: excitement associated with a successful beginning (we won’t talk about finishing the project)

    Acatalepsy: the idea that it is impossible to truly comprehend anything

    • @MiddleWeigh
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      31 year ago

      I never heard philocalist before. That one sure can be a double edge sword.