a selection of uncommon words to base writing prompts on ( and expand our vocabulary while we do! ). these may be an emotion, an action, or simply a state of being. send a number between 1-50 to choose a word to theme a starter/drabble around, or send 🖉 for a random number!
equanimous. calm and in control of emotions.
ineffable. too great or extreme to be expressed in words.
indelible. impossible to erase or forget.
assiduous. hard-working, diligent.
sedulous. working hard and never giving up.
elucidate. to clarify, explain.
reticence. being quiet and not sharing thoughts easily.
indolent. unmotivated or not trying.
altruistic. caring for others without expecting anything in return.
cyclothymic. having mood swings between happy and sad.
reverie. a pleasant daydream or deep thought.
prattle. talking for a long period of time about insignificant things.
ataxia. loss of control of body movements.
prevaricate. to avoid giving a direct answer or deviate from the truth.
ethereal. heavenly, exceptionally delicate or refined.
comely. attractive, beautiful.
evanesce. to slowly disappear or fade away.
accrue. gather or receive over time.
teetotaling. choosing not to drink alcohol.
nincompoop. a foolish or silly person.
ostentation. excessive showiness.
kaffeeklatsch. a casual gathering for coffee and conversation.
cerebration. thinking deeply about something.
numinous. the powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired.
enigmatic. mysterious, difficult to understand.
perfidious. disloyal, unfaithful.
hemorrhage. loss of a large amount of blood.
competency. the ability to do something well.
introspect. to examine your own thoughts or feelings.
percipient. someone who notices or undestands things.
fervid. very emotional or passionate.
somnolent. sleepy, drowsy.
boor. crude person, one lacking manners or taste.
livsnjutare. one who loves life deeply and lives it to the extreme.
ataraxia. a state of serene calmness, free from emotional disturbance or worry.
gaffe. an unintentional act causing embarrassment.
renitency. resistance to control or authority.
garrulous. talking a lot, especially about things that are not important.
befog. to make someone feel confused.
necrotic. related to dead tissue in the body.
debonair. having a charming or sophisticated manner.
exiguous. very small in amount.
nexus. a link between two or more things.
nadir. the lowest point or worst moment of something.
mendacious. dishonest or untruthful in speech or conduct.
placid. calm and peaceful.
disconsolate. deeply unhappy and without hope.
lacrimation. the act of shedding tears.
acquiesce. to agree without protesting.