40 gorgeous English words

While Romance languages like Portuguese and French might get all the glory for their aesthetically pleasing words and phrases, there’s a lot to be said for the beauty of the English language, too. After all, it’s English that brings us such stunning showstopper words as ethereal and effervescent, euphoria and demure. So if you’re feeling inclined to increase your vocabulary—and make it as easy on the ears as possible—then you’re in for a serendipitous surprise. We’ve rounded up the most beautiful words in the English language that are guaranteed to make you absolutely ebullient.

虽然像葡萄牙语和法语这样的浪漫语言可能会因其优美的词汇和短语而获得所有的荣耀，但对于英语的美丽也有很多话要说。毕竟，正是英语给我们带来了如空灵与充满活力的、快感与端庄等令人惊叹的精彩词汇。所以如果你想增加你的词汇量，让它在耳朵上尽可能的简单，那么你就有了一个意外的惊喜，我们收集了英语中最漂亮的单词，保证能让你热情洋溢。

1.Aurora

Originally the name of the Roman goddess of sunrise, the word aurora is now used to describe the dawn, as well as the stunning luminous phenomenon that takes place in the upper atmosphere of a planet’s magnetic polar regions. For example, you may have a trip to see the Aurora Borealis as an item on your bucket list.

Aurora

Aurora 曙神星;

aurora borealis 北极光;

auroral adj. （像）极光的; （像）曙光的，（像）黎明的; 光亮的；红色的;

auroras n. 极光; 曙光; 曙光女神; 女子名; aurora的复数;

Aurora最初是罗马日出女神的名字，现在用“极光”一词来形容黎明，以及发生在行星磁极区高层大气中的令人惊叹的发光现象。例如，您可能会有一次旅行，将北极光视为您的人生目标清单中的一个项目。

2.Inure

Not all beautiful words have beautiful meanings. The word inure means to accept or grow accustomed to something undesirable. For example, your family’s constant criticism could inure you to toxic behavior from loved ones.

Inure （法律等）生效；实施；适用于;使坚强，使习惯于（不利条件）

并非所有漂亮的词都有美丽的含义，inure这个词的意思是“接受”或“习惯于”、“不受欢迎的事物”。例如，你家人持续的批评可能使你习惯于你挚爱的家人的“不良行为”。

3.Mellifluous

This lyrical word refers to something that is sweet and enjoyable, especially when it comes to sound. You might find the early spring sounds of chirping birds to be quite mellifluous.

Mellifluous 甜美流畅的; 悦耳动听的

这个抒情的词指的是甜蜜和愉快的东西，尤其是在声音方面。你可能会发现早春鸟鸣的声音很悦耳

4.Euphoria

Derived from the Greek word for healthy, the word euphoria is now used to describe an intense feeling of happiness or elation. A sense of euphoria may be the result of a fortunate turn of events or an indescribable personal high.

Euphoria, [U] （通常指持续时间较短的）极度愉快的心情，极度兴奋的情绪 ,快感

“快感”一词源于希腊语“健康”一词，现在被用来形容一种强烈的幸福或高兴的感觉，一种快感–可能是一个幸运的转折或一个无法形容的个人高潮。

5.Serendipity

You’ve probably experienced this phenomenon more than you realize—remember that time you went on a coffee run and stumbled upon the best chocolate cake your city has to offer? Or when you were cleaning your home and found those earrings you thought were gone years ago? Those happy coincidences are all cases of serendipity.

Serendipity adj. 偶然发生的;有意外收获的 n. 情緣;情有独钟;好运气;缘分天注定;缘份天注定

你可能已经经历过这种现象，而你还没有意识到，记得那次你去喝咖啡，偶然发现了你所在城市提供的最好的巧克力蛋糕吗？或者当你打扫你的家，发现那些耳环时，你以为几年前就不见了？那些幸福的巧合都是偶然的。

6.Cherish

The word cherish means to hold dear or cultivate with care and affection. Whether that’s your family, your home, or your most prized possession (or all three!), everyone has someone or something that they cherish.

Cherish, (1) 珍爱；钟爱；爱护 (2)抱有（信念、希望）；怀有（好感）；怀念

“Cherish”一词是指珍爱或用关爱来培养。不管那是你的家人，你的家，还是你最珍贵的财产（或三样东西！），每个人都有自己珍惜的人或事。

7.Demure

One of our favorite beautiful words, demure is used to describe any modest and reserved behavior. Etymologists believe it may have been derived from the Anglo-French verb demorer or demourer, which means “to linger.”

demure, adj. 娴静的;端庄的;(举止、衣服等)显得庄重的

“demure”是我们最喜欢的一个优美的词，用来形容任何谦虚和矜持的行为。词源学家认为，它可能来源于英法动词demorer或demourer，意思是“逗留”

8.Elixir

If you’re well-versed in the world of Harry Potter, you probably associate this word with the elixir of life derived from the Sorcerer’s Stone. In the 17th century, alchemists believed it was possible to create an elixir that would turn base metals to stone and allow people to live forever. Today, the word is used to identify a substance that’s capable of changing base metals into gold. You might also use it to describe that cocktail you just whipped up at your home bar.

elixirr, n.(literary) 圣水；灵丹妙药；长生不老药

如果你精通哈利·波特的世界，你很可能把这个词和来自魔法石的生命灵丹妙药联系起来。在十七世纪，炼金术士相信有可能创造一种灵丹妙药，能使贱金属变成石头，让人们永生。今天，这个词被用来识别一种能把贱金属变成黄金的物质。你也可以用它来形容你刚刚在家酒吧里调制的鸡尾酒。

9.Eternity

Forever; always; a limitless time. These are just some ways to describe the endless and sometimes frightening idea of eternity.

eternity, 永生;不朽;(似乎)无穷无尽的一段时间

永远；永恒；无限的时间。这些只是描述“无尽”方式的词，有时用来描述永恒的“可怕”的想法。

10.Felicity

This one’s just another word for a state of happiness. For example, you might find yourself in a state of felicity the next time you’re surrounded by people you love.

felicity：n. 幸福;十分快乐;贴切;恰当;得体;(尤指讲话或文章中的)精彩之处，言辞巧妙，措辞恰当

这只是幸福状态的另一个词。例如，下次当你被你爱的人围绕时，你可能会发现自己处于幸福的状态。