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15 Beautiful English Words You Can Use in Your Compositions (with Sentence Examples!)
- Posted By blog-user
- 12/19/2021
The English language offers a plethora of words that we can use to convey different meanings and ideas. Some of these words, admittedly, are simply lovelier than the others. You may have seen articles written on the different beautiful words in English but which are the ones that are most applicable to you as a student? In this blog entry, I will be sharing with you 15 of the most exquisite English words that you may be able to use in your composition writing. Furthermore, keep a lookout for the examples to see how each word can be used in a sentence. When used appropriately, these impressive words introduce an artistic flavour to your prose! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get started!
1. Mellifluous
Meaning: (of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Synonyms: sweet-sounding, smooth
Sentence example: Everyone in the concert hall was enthralled by his deep, mellifluous voice.
2. Iridescent
Meaning: Showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Synonyms: shimmery, dazzling
Sentence example: Hanging high in the dusky night sky, the iridescent moon greeted the campers with its soft, buttermilk glow.
3. Epiphany
Meaning: A moment of sudden and great revelation or realisation. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Noun
Synonym: realisation
Sentence example: An epiphany hit him that he had been talking to his long-lost childhood friend all along.
4. Ephemeral
Meaning: Lasting for a very short time. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Sentence example: As a fickle-minded person, my interest in every hobby I had was always ephemeral.
5. Aquiver
Meaning: Quivering; trembling. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Synonyms: shaky, quivering
Sentence example: As though on fire, the eager runners were aquiver with a determined spirit to win the race.
6. Felicity
Meaning: Intense happiness. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Noun
Synonyms: happiness, bliss
Sentence example: Upon learning that she had won the competition, Jenny was overwhelmed with felicity as she jumped around in joy.
7. Lithe
Meaning: (especially of a person’s body) thin, supple, and graceful. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Synonyms: agile, graceful
Sentence example: Filled with admiration, she looked longingly at the lithe ballet dancers who were taking the stage with intricate elegance.
8. Pristine
Meaning: in its original condition; unspoilt. Clean and fresh as if new; spotless. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Synonyms: perfect, clean, spotless
Sentence example: Hannah sighed in exasperation when she spotted the dirty stains on her once pristine school uniform.
9. Ebullient
Meaning: Cheerful and full of energy. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective (Noun: Ebullience)
Synonyms: exuberant, cheerful
Sentence example: Nicole was in an ebullient mood this morning, grooving to every beat of the song playing on the radio.
10. Solicitous
Meaning: characterised by or showing interest or concern. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Synonyms: concerned, thoughtful, attentive
Sentence example: Mrs Lim was always known to be a caring teacher who was solicitous about the welfare of her students.
11. Idyllic
Meaning: An idyllic place or experience is extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful (CAMBRIDGE Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective (Noun: Idyll)
Synonyms: perfect, ideal
Sentence example: It was a stunning resort in an idyllic setting.
12. Dainty
Meaning: delicately small and pretty. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Synonyms: exquisite, elegant
Sentence example: She took out a dainty cream-coloured handkerchief to wipe off the dirt on her bag.
13. Splendour
Meaning: magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Noun
Synonyms: magnificence, grandeur
Sentence example: The majestic splendour of the building took my breath away.
14. Debonair
Meaning: (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Synonyms: suave, charming, sophisticated
Sentence example: Father looked debonair in his brand new suit and polished shoes.
15. Somniferous
Meaning: tending to induce sleep. (OXFORD Dictionary)
Word class: Adjective
Synonym: sleep-inducing
Sentence example: Mr Tan’s dull and monotonous lesson had a somniferous effect on us.
We have come to the end of this blog post, but there are still thousands of words out there itching to help you adorn your narratives. Have you come across other beautiful words that you find hard to forget? Let us know in the comments section below!
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