The 10 Best Sounding Words in the English Language
The 10 best and funniest-sounding words in the English language. Say them out loud, go on, it gives endless pleasure and amusement.
Lackadaisical
Dictionary definition:
- Without interest, vigour, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
- Lazy; indolent: a lackadaisical fellow.
Unctuous
Dictionary definition:
- Of the nature or quality of an unguent or ointment; fatty; oily; greasy.
- Having a smooth, greasy feel, as certain minerals.
- Insincerely or excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; marked by a false or smug earnestness or agreeableness.
Avuncular
Dictionary definition:
- Of or pertaining to an uncle.
- Resembling an uncle, especially in kindness or indulgence.
Furtive
Dictionary definition:
- Taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.
- Sly; shifty: a furtive manner.
Extemporaneous
Dictionary definition:
- Composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment, or without previous study; unpremeditated; impromptu.
- Prepared beforehand but delivered without notes or text.
Tintinnabulation
Dictionary definition:
- A tinkling sound, as of a bell or bells.
Perfervid
Dictionary definition:
- Ardent; impassioned; marked by exaggerated or overwrought emotion.
Quixotic
Dictionary definition:
- Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals.
- Capricious; impulsive; unpredictable.
Quixotic refers to the eccentric, generous idealism of Don Quixote, the hero of the extremely famous satiric romance by Miguel de Cervantes.
Plenipotentiary
Dictionary definition:
- Containing or conferring full power; invested with full power; as, “plenipotentiary license; plenipotentiary ministers.”
Or noun:
- A person invested with full power to transact any business; especially, an ambassador or diplomatic agent with full power to negotiate a treaty or to transact other business.
Kerfuffle/kafuffle
Dictionary definition:
- Brit word, meaning a fuss or commotion.
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February 3rd, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Yep, those sure are some nice words. You’ve also included my personal favourite word of all time, ‘quixotic’; I never know if it originated with Don Quixote or if he was named for the word.
February 5th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Thanks Samuel, Yes- apparently QUIXOTIC did originate from Don Quixote- not the other way round. cool word right?!
But my favourite is kerfuffle…. just sounds so funny!
October 23rd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Excellent piece!! I love stuff about words, phrases, and word origins… One question… Did you pick your ten faves, or is this a compiled list from I-Net searches or something? Surprised onomatopoeia isn’t in here!!
November 8th, 2010 at 7:40 am
soporific is my favorite
meaning “extremely chilled, laid back”
December 21st, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I’ve always loved “flange”.
March 18th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Whenever I see the word lackadasical I am reminded of Dara O’Brien’s stand up joke about when he passed his driving test at an older age (i can’t quite remember what). I actually can’t read this word in my own voice, always Dara’s in my head! Great article though and I do love kerfuffle
March 24th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
thank s for your sharing.moto phone
April 3rd, 2011 at 5:04 pm
omg i’m having a kerfuffle! lol thats my favourite word.
April 9th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
very,very nice ,
i wrote mine
the touch stone wiped it away ,
so some other day
with words i shall play ,
your words are yours
i have my own
which are
love ,beauty, share, help, appreciate ,postive and so on
condone condone condone,
if not ignore ignore ignore
April 10th, 2011 at 6:01 am
I just had to click on the title, sounded interesting
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April 26th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Nice List.. Onomatopiea is another great word as mentioned by Tommy – i learnt during my Masters. Cant remember the meaning though..
September 6th, 2011 at 11:26 am
I think the word nigger is the best word. It flows so easy and it’s such a funny word.
November 6th, 2011 at 6:25 am
“prerequisite”. Tell me that word isn’t the boss dickens to day. Prerequisite. It’s so good. And “crackdown” just explodes off your tongue.