#random word

I challenge you to use one, some, or all of these words in your next piece of writing:

blue

window

forest

letter

map

fell

glove

project

truth

Adoxography: Skilled writing on a trivial or unimportant subject.

Aestivate: To spend the summer in a state of torpor or dormancy.

Apricity: The warmth of the sun in winter.

Aureate: Something that is golden, shining, or brilliant.

Bombinate: To make a humming or buzzing sound, often used to describe the sound of bees or machinery.

Clinomania: An excessive desire to stay in bed or a reluctance to get out of bed.

Chrysalism: The peaceful feeling that comes from being indoors during a thunderstorm.

Ethereal: Something that is delicate, airy, and heavenly.

Flâneur: A person who walks the city streets with no particular purpose, often just observing and experiencing the city life.

Halcyon: A period of time that is peaceful, happy, and carefree.

Halitus: vapor, breath.

Hygge: A danish word for a cozy, comfortable feeling of warmth and contentment.

Hypnagogic: Relating to the state of drowsiness or transition to sleep, often used to describe the strange, dreamlike experiences that can happen during this time.

Inamorata: A woman who is loved or admired by someone.

Lissome: Something that is graceful, flexible, or agile, often used to describe a dancer or athlete.

Luminous: Something that radiates light or has a glowing quality.

Mamihlapinatapei: A Yaghan word from Tierra del Fuego that describes a wordless, meaningful look between two people who both desire something but are hesitant to initiate.

Noctilucent: Something that glows or shines at night, often used to describe clouds or other atmospheric phenomena.

Numinous: Something that is spiritual, mysterious, or awe-inspiring.

Petrichor: The pleasant earthy smell that comes after rain.

Philocalist: A lover of beauty and all things beautiful.

Psithurism: The sound of rustling leaves or wind through trees.

Quiescent: Something that is quiet or still, often used to describe a calm and peaceful scene.

Selenolatry: The worship of the moon.

Selenophile: A lover of the moon.

Sempiternal: Something that is eternal or everlasting.

Sonder: The realization that each passerby has a life as complex as one’s own.

Supernal: Something that is heavenly or divine.

Syzygy: The alignment of three celestial objects, such as the sun, moon, and earth, often used to describe a rare and beautiful astronomical event.

Thalassophile: A lover of the sea or ocean.

Vernalagnia: A romantic mood brought on by spring.

Verspertine: Relating to the evening or occurring in the evening, often used to describe nocturnal animals or activities.

One of my favorite random words.

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“Thank you for telling me about your parents and your galleries. I understand the pressure you feel to succeed. But, David, what you’re creating will be successful because of you, and you should be proud of yourself. Find joy in this for yourself. Nobody else.”

“I just want someone to believe in me,” David sighs.

“I believe in you, David,” Patrick says softly.

David looks up into warm eyes.

“Just a couple more days, and we’ll be open. You can do this. Keep your eye on the prize, David.”

Word count: 123

Eames sits on the piano bench, lit by nothing but a moonbeam, delicately touching the keys. An old, familiar melody. One he’s known since childhood. There’s a shuffle of movement across the room. Someone approaches, sitting beside him. Leaning into him. Eames’ hands never falter.

“Clair de lune?” Arthur asks. Eames hums in reply. “A bit cliche, don’t you think?”

Eames keeps playing, but Arthur sees him smile.

“What? Playing a song called “Moonbeam” in the moonlight?”

“Exactly.”

The song crescendos. Arthur drops his head to Eames’ shoulder, not minding the movement of his lover’s arms as he plays. After a moment, he says quietly, “It’s beautiful.”

The last note fades. Eames turns to look at Arthur, eyes shining with affection.