Elevate Your English Game: 5 Words to Boost Your Vocabulary

Apr 28, 2024, 10:09 IST

Sneha Swaminathan

Serendipity

Definition: The occurrence of fortunate events by chance.  Example: Serendipity led me to find the perfect job just when I needed it most.

Ethereal

Definition: Delicate and light, often with a mystical or otherworldly quality.  Example: As the sun set, the ethereal glow of the moon illuminated the tranquil night sky.

Petrichor

Definition: The pleasant, earthy scent that follows rain after a dry spell.   Example: After the storm passed, the petrichor hung in the air, refreshing the senses.

Sonder

Definition: Realisation that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.  Example: Walking through the crowded city streets, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of sonder as I realised everyone had their own story to tell.

VIEW ALL