7 Rare Words With Deep Meaning

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Each of these words captures  a unique aspect of human experience that may be difficult to express in more common terms, here are some rare words to know.

1

Sonder

The realization that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own, filled with their own experiences and emotions.

2

Petrichor

The earthy scent is produced when rain falls on dry soil, evoking nostalgia or calm.

3

Saudade

A deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone that one loves and is absent, often described as bittersweet.

4

Sophrosyne

An ancient Greek concept meaning healthy-mindedness and moderation guided by self-control and balance.

5

Meraki

A Greek word that means to do something with soul, creativity, or love, leaving a piece of yourself in your work.

6

Numinous

Describes something mysterious, awe-inspiring, or filled with a sense of divine or spiritual presence.

7

Selcouth

Unfamiliar, rare, strange, yet marvellous or wondrous in a beautiful way.