Thousands of words make up our vocabulary, some of which we use almost every day without realising, while others are slightly more obscure, only being spoken or written down once in a while or on special occasions.
With this in mind, a new survey of 1,500 Brits conducted by thortful.com, looked to reveal the words that Brits appreciate the most.
A thortful spokesperson explained: “With so many unique and beautiful words out there in the world, we were intrigued to see which ones’ the UK love the most, from totally obscure words to ones with utterly lovely meanings. Whether you wish to broaden your vocabulary, or are simply looking for better ways to express your love, or feelings, these are Britain’s most loved words!”
Here are the top 10.
5. Kerfuffle
Completing the top five is Kerfuffle. Meaning: A commotion of fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Idyllic
Coming sixth is idyllic. Meaning: Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
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A tuneful seventh place with lullaby. Meaning: A soothing melody to get your child to sleep. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Iridescent
The eighth favourite word in the UK is iridescent. Meaning: Producing a display of rainbowlike colours. Photo: Canva/Getty Images