English is a quirky, often confusing language that's been shaped and influenced by many others. As such, it has a massive variety of words—but here are some we think rise above the crowd and ...

I was reminded of Henry James’s remark that “summer afternoon” are the two most beautiful words in the English language. Sitting on my patio the other day, listening to the birds ...

Language is beauty, language is form. Here are some of the most hauntingly-beautiful words in the English language that are not only lyrical, but present a vivid imagery by meaning alone.

And thousands of people around the world have voted it the most beautiful word in the English language. It is the word mother. It may not be the most glamorous or fashionable word in the English ...

Words like mother and love often appear ... an Italian savant maintained that the most beautiful combination of English sounds was cellar-door; no association of ideas here to help out!

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