Mother is the most beautiful word
in the English language, according to research among 40,000 participants, including 7,000 English learners, by the British Council
Tomorrow is very likely the last Mother's Day I'll get to spend with my mother. So I'd like to officially say:
I love you *and* like you, mom. You inspire me.
Filling out the top 10 were:
1. Mother
2. Passion
3. Smile
4. Love
5. Eternity
6. Fantastic
7. Destiny
8. Freedom
9. Liberty
10. Tranquillity
Some interesting words from further down the list of the 70 most beautiful words:
19. Hope
40. Pumpkin
45. Paradox (Hooray!)
60. Smithereens
70. Hen-night
1 comment:
Interestingly, many people for whom English is not one's primary language find the word "diarrhea" to be phonetically beautiful. :)
Also, it is lovely that you are able to spend this mother's day with your mom! I hope it was a good day. :)
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