Have you ever experienced feelings of happiness? Do you have a nemesis? Are you a Flibbertigibbet? If you don't know what these words mean, you won't know the answer to these questions!
And if you don't know what those words mean - don't worry! It is estimated that there are171,146 words usedin English plus around 47,156 obsolete words. That's a lot of words! No wonder you don't know them all, especially if you're not a native speaker.
However, if you're as passionate about language learning as we are (and if you're reading our blog, then you must be), you know just how much fun learning new words in a foreign language can be. A rich vocabulary can not only help you express yourself better, but also make you sound more eloquent.
So in this list we have compiled 170+ unique, cool and beautiful English words that you will love.
Beautiful English words and their meaning
While it's often said that French and Spanish are the most romantic and beautiful languages, English also has their fair share of beautiful words. You may already know a few, such aslonliness,euphoria, orLabyrinth.
If you're looking to expand your vocabulary with some nice-sounding words, below is a list of what we think are the most beautiful English words, along with their meanings.
Beautiful english words
While the beauty of a word is subjective and can be different for each of us, many English words are undeniably lovely (yes, that's one of them). This list is the quintessence of the most beautiful English words.
English | pronunciation | meaning |
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Aurora | /əˈrɔːrə/ | The early morning dawn |
Bungalow | / ˈbʌŋɡələʊ / | Kind of a house with a sloppy roof |
shimmering | / ʃəˈtɔɪənt / | Light reflection in a gemstone |
Modest | /dɪˈmjʊə/ | Reserved, modest, shy |
resolution | / ˌdeɪˈnuːmːmənt / | resolution of a story |
Bubbly | / ˌefəˈvesənt / | Lively, energetic, bubbly |
elegance | /ˈelɪɡəns/ | High quality in style and class |
elixir | / ɪˈlɪksə / | A (magical) potion |
Preparedness | / ˈelekwëns / | ability to express yourself beautifully |
Volatile | / ɪˈfeminine / | short lived |
epiphany | / ɪˈpɪfəni / | A life changing realization |
eternity | /ɪˈtɜːnɪti/ | An unlimited time |
Ethereal | / ɪˈθɪərɪəl / | Heavenly, not from this planet |
eudaemonia | /ˌjuːdɪˈmɒnɪə / | The State of Happiness |
euphoria | /juːˈfɔːrɪə/ | A state of extreme happiness |
extravagance | / ɪkˈstrævəɡəns / | Excessive elaboration or lack of restraint in spending money |
bliss | / fəˈlɪsɪti / | happiness |
Idyllic | / ɪˈdɪlɪk / | Picturesque, beautiful, almost fairytale-like |
light bulb | / ˌɪnkænˈdesnt / | Emit light when heated |
arson | /ɪnˈsendɪeri/ | Very hot or flammable |
unspeakable | / ɪnˈefəbl̩ / | Hard to describe exactly |
infatuation | / ɪnˌfætʃʊˈeɪʃn̩ / | A really strong desire to be close to someone, mostly romantic |
Labyrinth | / ˈlæbərɪnθ / | A complex series of gears |
Lagoon | /ləˈɡuːn/ | A body of water |
Smooth | / laɪð / | Slender and full of grace |
love | /ˈlʌv/ | A nice feeling of affection |
Lullaby | / ˈlʌləbaɪ / | A melody mothers sing to their babies to lull them to sleep |
luminescence | /ˌluːmɪˈnesns/ | Light produced by electrical, chemical, or physiological means |
Lyrical | / ˈlɪrɪkl̩ / | Well said |
melancholy | / ˈmeləŋkɒli / | A feeling of pensive sadness |
Melting | / meˈlɪflʊəs / | Nice sounding |
Wunder | / mɪˈrækjʊləs / | Something that is a miracle |
shameful | / nɪˈfeərɪəs / | Evil evil |
Nemesis | / ˈneməsɪs / | a rival; a nemesis |
oblivion | /əˈblɪvɪən/ | A state of ignorance about what is going on around you |
For the Lautmaler | /ˌɒnə(ʊ)matəˈpiːə/ | Something that uses the sounds it makes to form its name |
opulence | / ˈɒpjʊləns / | luxury, abundance |
Paradox | / ˈpærədɒks / | Something that contradicts itself |
Frieden | / piːs / | A state of freedom in the mind |
Picturesque | /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/ | Visually appealing, beautiful looking, for example a landscape |
abundance | /ˈpleθərə/ | An abundance of something |
untouched | / ˈprɪstiːn / | Extremely clean |
vicinity | / prəˈpɪŋkwɪti / | Another word for close |
quintessence | / kwɪnˈtesns / | The most perfect example |
rainbow | / ˈreɪnbəʊ / | A bow of color in the sky |
Renaissance | /rɪˈneɪsns/ | The period between the 14th and 17th centuries |
ripple | /ˈrɪpl̩/ | A small movement or wave |
blood red | /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/ | Optimistic and positive |
Funke | /sɪnˈtɪlə/ | A trace or spark of something |
mammoth tree | /sɪˈkwoɪə/ | A tree species |
Lucky coincidence | / ˌserənˈdɪpɪti / | A chain of events that occurs in a favorable manner |
sibilance | /ˈsɪbɪl(ə)nt/ | Make a hissing sound |
Silhouette | / ˌsɪluːˈet / | An outline of a figure |
lonliness | / ˈsɒlɪtjuːd / | A state of isolation or loneliness |
resonant | / səˈnɔːrəs / | A deep and full sound |
Expensive | / ˈsʌmptʃʊəs / | Rich, luxurious |
Heimlich | / ˌsʌrəpˈtɪʃəs / | Secret |
Syzygy | /ˈsɪzɪdʒi/ | An alignment of 3 celestial bodies |
Appreciate | / tu ˈtʃerɪʃ / | To take care of something and nurture it with affection |
Quiet | /trænˈkwɪlɪti/ | Another word for peace |
umbrella | / ʌmˈbrələ / | The thing you hold to protect yourself from the rain |
Fernweh | / ˈwɒndəlʌst / | A strong desire to travel |
Change | / ˈweəwɪðɔːl / | strength and endurance |
melancholy | / ˈwɪstfl̩nəs / | longing or desire |
Zenit | / ˈzenɪθ / | The highest, most successful point in a situation |
Beautiful English idioms, idioms and idioms
Beautiful words lead to beautiful sentences and expressions. English is full of literal and metaphorical expressions that inspire us, bring us joy or make us think about the meaning of life.
Below is a list of some of the most beautiful English idioms, idioms and expressions.
English | meaning |
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A change of heart. | Suddenly changing his mind. |
Adventure is the champagne of life. | Adventures make life bubbly! |
Every cloud has a silver lining. | Even a negative situation has something positive. |
There are always two that belong to it. | Two people are responsible for a situation. |
The calm before the storm. | A period of unusual calm that usually means something bad is about to happen. |
Be on cloud nine. | To be in a wonderful situation. |
To burn the midnight oil. | Staying up all night, usually studying or working. |
Spread the wings. | To reach its full potential. |
To take your breath away. | to amaze someone. |
Touch someone's heart. | Make someone feel sympathy. |
to wear your heart on your sleeve. | Be very transparent with your emotions and feelings. |
Diversity is the spice of life. | In life you need variety to avoid boredom and monotony. |
water under the bridge. | A difficult situation that is over and no longer affects you. |
What goes around comes around. | Another version of "You reap what you sow". |
Cool English words that will make you laugh
The English language is full of weird, funny words. Some of them are so strange you have to wonder how they became part of the language! Others sound so funny that they will surely make you laugh. Do you love a bit of gibberish? You might enjoy being amazed when youDiscover the longest words in English here!
English | pronunciation | meaning |
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Argle-Bargle | /ˈɑːɡ(ə)lˌbɑːɡ(ə)l/ | Pointless chatter or written words |
Bodacious | /bəʊˈdeɪʃəs/ | Attractive; with a curvy body |
Brühaha | / ˈbruːhɑːhɑː / | An overly excited reaction to something, usually a conflict or turmoil |
bumbershoot | /ˈbʌmbəʃuːt/ | Just a cool word for "umbrella" |
Perplexed | / confused / | Very confused |
nonsense | /ˈbʌmflʌf/ | The first beard grown by a teenager |
Cattywampus | / cattywampus / | Something that is crooked or not directly in front of something |
Collywobbles | / ˈkɒlɪwɒbl̩z / | A strange feeling in the stomach |
Cromulent | /ˈkrɒmjʊlənt/ | Acceptable or appropriate |
fanty-shiny | / chic-shiny / | Fancy or flashy |
Perplexed | / ˈflæbəɡɑːstɪd / | To be shocked or surprised by something |
faulty | / faulty / | A person who accepts their flaws and is still great |
Flibbertigibbet | / ˌflɪbətɪˈdʒɪbɪt / | someone who can't stop talking (usually stupid things) |
Funambulist | / fjuːˈnæmbjʊlɪst / | A tightrope walker |
gibberish | / ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ / | meaningless words |
Gobbledygook | / ˈɡɒbldɪɡʊk / | Incomprehensible or meaningless language |
jail | /ˈhuːsɡaʊ/ | prison |
I found it | /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ | An uncomfortable commotion |
Idea | /ˈɪŋkl̩ɪŋ/ | A slight suspicion |
Cacorrhaphiophobia | / Kakorrhaphiophobia / | fear of failure |
Kerfuffle | /karˈfafal/ | A riot, a conflict, a commotion |
Inadequate | / ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkl̩ / | Lack of enthusiasm, very lazy |
Lutscher | /ˈlɒlɪɡaɡ/ | Hesitating, aimlessly spending time |
pampering | / ˈmɒlɪkɒdl̩ / | To treat someone very leniently |
Nudiustertian | / nudiustertianer / | The day before yesterday |
peripatetic | /ˌperɪpəˈtetɪk/ | A nomad; someone who travels from place to place |
Ragamuffin | / ˈræɡəmʌfɪn / | A person who wears shabby clothes |
drunk | /ˈsɒzl̩d/ | Very drunk |
Taradiddle | / ˈtærədɪdl̩ / | British word for a little lie |
Tittynope | / titty fuck / | A small amount left |
Wassail | /ˈwɒseɪl/ | mulled wine |
whipcatcher | / ˈwɪpəsnæpe / | A confident and cheeky person |
Winklepicker | / winklepicker / | A shoe with a pointed toe |
Kummervoll | /ˈwəʊbɪɡɒn/ | Looks sad |
Popular English Slang Words You Must Know
If you're an internet person scrolling through Instagram and watching TikTok, you might have seen some words that you thought were used in a completely different context. While some vocabulary might seem like some sort of Gen Z code to you, once you get the hang of it, it's actually fun to play around with.
Become fluent in TikTok lingo in no time with this list of the most popular slang words in English. You can also find321 more funny American slang expressions here.
English | pronunciation | meaning |
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Bae | /ˈbaɪ/ | A romantic partner, "baby" in a romantic context |
Extra | / extra / | Overdone, overdone |
To bend | / to bend / | To show off |
to ghost someone | / ˈgəʊst ˈsʌmwʌn / | Stop talking to someone abruptly and without explanation |
Hangry | / ˈhæŋɡri / | When someone is angry because they are hungry, they are "hungry." |
I'm dead | / aɪm ded / | They're not really dead, they're just dying of laughter |
lit | /lɪt/ | cool funny |
Unobtrusive | / ləʊkiː / | Heimlich |
mood | /Dirt/ | Used to reinforce something to relate to |
none | /ˈnəʊ Stock/ | No lie, really |
Salty | /ˈsɔːlti/ | Angry about a little thing |
shook | /ʃʊk/ | Shocked |
Slay | / sleɪ / | Do an excellent job at something or look stunning |
spill the tea | / spɪl ðatiː / | gossip |
Yet! | /ˈjiːt/ | An expression of excitement |
And even more unique English words...
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English | pronunciation | meaning |
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Abibliophobie | / Abibliophobie / | A phobia of running out of things to read |
Akatalektik | /əˌkatəˈlɛktɪk/ | Have a complete number of syllables |
aesthetic | / ˈiːsθiːt / | Someone sensitive to the beauty of art |
Ailurophil | /ʌɪˈljʊərəˌfʌɪl/ | A person who loves cats |
Angst | / æŋst / | A state of deep anxiety, usually related to existential matters |
apricot | / apricot / | The warm rays of the sun in winter |
Berserker | /bəˈsɜːk/ | Go mad with anger |
Borborygmus | /ˌbɔːbəˈrɪɡməs/ | The sound your stomach makes when you're hungry |
cacophony | / kæˈkɒfəni / | A noise of terrible noises |
Klinomanie | /klinomanie/ | An obsessive desire to stay in bed |
puzzle | / kəˈnʌndrem / | A difficult problem to solve |
lintel | /ˌdiːfɛnɪˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/ | Throw someone out the window |
Confused | /ˌdɪskəmˈbɒbjʊleɪtɪd/ | Confused |
Epeolatry | / Epeolatry / | admiration of the words |
Erinous | / rocky / | Something (or someone) that looks like a hedgehog |
Eutonia | /eutonic/ | Pleasantness of the word sound |
Heliophilie | / Heliophilie / | love of the sun; a desire to stay in the sun |
Iridescent | /ˌɪrɪˈdesnt/ | Produce a display of rainbow-like colors |
feminine | /jentacular/ | Everything to do with breakfast is jentacular |
Lamprophonie | / Lamprophonie / | The act of speaking out loud |
languor | / ˈlæŋɡə / | Lethargy; weakness of body and mind |
languor | /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/ | A state of physical or mental lack of energy; fatigue |
limerence | / Limerence / | A state of infatuation with another person |
Logophil | /ˈlɒɡə(ʊ)fʌɪl/ | A man who loves words |
macrosmatic | /macrosmatic/ | Have a good sense of smell |
Mixologe | /mɪkˈsɒlədʒɪst/ | A person who mixes drinks |
Mondgrün | /ˈmɒndəɡriːn/ | Hearing or misinterpreting song lyrics |
Nadir | / ˈneɪdɪə / | The lowest point in a situation |
panacea | / ˌpænəˈsɪə / | A remedy or solution that could fix any problem |
You will talk a little | / few speak / | Someone who says very little |
Petrichor | /ˈpɛtrʌɪkɔː/ | The smell of earth after the rain |
Pluviophil | / pluviophil / | Someone who loves rain |
teller | / ˌrækɒnˈtɜː / | Someone who is very good at telling stories |
Somnambulist | / sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst / | A person who sleepwalks |
Without | / without / | The realization that every passer-by has a life full of experiences, emotions and problems just like you |
supine position | /ˈsuːpaɪn/ | Lying on your back, face up |
output | / ˌtɜːdʒɪvəˈseɪʃn̩ / | The art of twisting what someone says |
Absquatize | /tu əbˈskwɒtʃʊleɪt/ | To leave without saying goodbye |
To accustom | / tu ɪˈnjʊə / | Getting used to something uncomfortable |
Ulotrich | / ulotricous / | With curly hair |
Vellichor | /vellichor/ | The melancholy of used bookstores |
Xertz | / xertz / | Greedy eating or drinking caused by excessive hunger or thirst |
Feeling bubbly?
Learning English words can make you feel lightheaded! But there is no reason to be careless or sad about it. With practice, anyone can learn beautiful new words in English, even if it's a lot of rambling.
We hope this list of the weirdest, funniest, and most beautiful English words will turn you into a true logophile with an indescribable epeolatry.
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FAQs
What is the most beautiful English word? ›
“Cellar Door” One of the most famous theories comes from Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien, who proposed in a 1955 speech that “cellar door” is the most beautiful word (or phrase) in the English language.
What are elegant words? ›- graceful.
- handsome.
- luxurious.
- classy.
- fine.
- stylish.
- majestic.
- magnificent.
- Nudiustertian. ...
- Quire. ...
- Yarborough. ...
- Tittynope. ...
- Winklepicker. ...
- Ulotrichous. ...
- Kakorrhaphiophobia. ...
- Xertz. Who would have imagined it?
- Anachronism. An anachronism is something (or someone) that is out of place in terms of time or chronology. ...
- Accismus. A form of irony in which someone feigns indifference to something he or she desires. ...
- Cacophony. ...
- Draconian. ...
- Limerence. ...
- Pareidolia. ...
- Riposte. ...
- Sanctimony.
- innovative.
- inventive.
- imaginative.
- innovational.
- talented.
- gifted.
- ingenious.
- originative.
- fanciful.
- introspective.
- nightmarish.
- otherworldly.
- pensive.
- quixotic.
- utopian.
- whimsical.
What are the twelve powerful words? Trace, Analyze, Infer, Evaluate, Formulate, Describe, Support, Explain, Summarize, Compare, Contrast, Predict. Why use the twelve powerful words?
What are 10 happy words? ›Excellent, laughs, joy, rainbow, outstanding, butterflies, sunlight, kisses, weekends, cake, cheers, relaxing, Saturdays, cupcake, extraordinary, hilarious, moonlight, optimistic, peaceful, romance, internet.
What words describe joy? ›- happiness.
- blissfulness.
- bliss.
- joyfulness.
- enjoyment.
- gladness.
- pleasure.
- delight.
“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
What is the strongest word for beautiful? ›
- alluring.
- cute.
- dazzling.
- fascinating.
- fine.
- graceful.
- magnificent.
- marvelous.
Aesthetic is used to talk about beauty or art, and people's appreciation of beautiful things. ... products chosen for their aesthetic appeal as well as their durability and quality. Synonyms: ornamental, artistic, pleasing, pretty More Synonyms of aesthetic.
What is a smart word for beautiful? ›Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of beautiful are comely, fair, handsome, lovely, and pretty.
attractive, beautiful, charming, cute, elegant, good-looking, graceful, handsome, lovely, neat, pleasant, a little, considerably, fairly, kind of, moderately, quite, rather, reasonably, somewhat.
What are English hidden words? ›- buried.
- clandestine.
- concealed.
- covered.
- covert.
- dark.
- invisible.
- latent.
- attractive.
- elegant.
- exquisite.
- beautiful.
- appealing.
- ravishing.
- beauteous.
- stunning.
- ADIEU. Adieu means the same as goodbye. ...
- TARES. Any of various vetch plants, such as Vicia hirsuta (hairy tare) of Eurasia and North Africa.
- SOARE. A now obsolete noun meaning a young hawk, but one that does appear in the Wordle dictionary.
- DUCAT. ...
- OUIJA. ...
- CAROM. ...
- ERGOT. ...
- CRAIC.
To explain this very simply, a unique word is one that's unusual or different in some way. It might have a complicated history or interesting connections to another language. But, primarily what makes an English word interesting is its unusual spelling, pronunciation or meaning.
What is the most powerful word? ›A person's name is the most powerful word you can say to them. Most successful business executives, teachers, sales people, psychologists, and more understand the significance of learning and using someone's name.
What is a fun word? ›amusing, enjoyable, entertaining, lively, pleasant, celebration, distraction, enjoyment, joke, joy, laughter, pastime, pleasure, sport, absurdity, ball, blast, buffoonery, cheer, clowning.
What is the most unique English word? ›
- Deliquescent. Adjective: Becoming liquid, or having a tendency to become liquid.
- Flabbergast. Verb: Surprise someone greatly.
- Flimflam. ...
- Floccinaucinihilipilification. ...
- Limerence. ...
- Loquacious. ...
- Obdurate. ...
- Omnishambles.
- dunderhead.
- dobby.
- lewispoo.
- chomp.
- wiggly.
- snurfle.
- toesy woesies.
- piggy.
What is a Power Word? A power word is a word relates to the theme of your year or current focus in your life. The word resonates with your being and reminds you that you have the power to change! When you have found it, the power word helps you to feel expanded, inspired and empowered.
How can I Strong My English word power? ›- Read, Read, Read. Become a voracious reader. ...
- Keep A Dictionary Handy. This goes hand-in-hand with reading and being exposed to new words. ...
- Play Word Games. ...
- Word Of The Day. ...
- Understand The True Meaning Of A Word. ...
- Use New Words In Conversations. ...
- Write. ...
- Consume Movies And Media In English.
Words have power. Their meaning crystallizes perceptions that shape our beliefs, drive our behavior, and ultimately, create our world. Their power arises from our emotional responses when we read, speak, or hear them.
What is happiness in 1 word? ›1, 2 pleasure, joy, exhilaration, bliss, contentedness, delight, enjoyment, satisfaction.
What is a fancy word for happy? ›cheerful, contented, delighted, ecstatic, elated, glad, joyful, joyous, jubilant, lively, merry, overjoyed, peaceful, pleasant, pleased, satisfied, thrilled, upbeat, apt, fortunate.
What is the strongest word for happy? ›- satisfied.
- pleased.
- contented.
- thrilled.
- delighted.
- gratified.
- joyful.
- content.
Joy and happiness are both emotions where a person has feelings of contentment or satisfaction. But both these feelings may differ from each other based on the reasons causing the feeling and the nature of the feeling.
What are the three types of joy? ›Shri Ramakrishna:- There are three kinds of Ānanda, joy: the joy of worldly enjoyment, the joy of worship, and the Joy of Brahman.
What makes life happy? ›
People often think things like money or luxury lead to happiness, but research indicates some healthy life practices may actually be the key. Simple experiences like spending time with friends and family or practicing gratitude may promote a healthier outlook on life.
What is the world's best word? ›- Spookasem (Afrikaans) ...
- Kaamos (Finnish) ...
- Hiraeth (Welsh) ...
- Hanyauku (Rukwangali) ...
- Mellifluous (English) ...
- Nakakapagpabagabag (Tagalog) ...
- Kæreste (Danish) ...
- Cryptoscopophilia (English)
- zenith. the highest point of something.
- zealot. a fervent and even militant proponent of something.
- yearn. desire strongly or persistently.
- yawner. a person who yawns.
- xenophobia. a fear of foreigners or strangers.
- x-axis. the horizontal axis in a plane coordinate system.
- wonky. ...
- wanton.
pulchritudinous Add to list Share. Even though it looks (and sounds) like it would describe a disease or a bad attitude, pulchritudinous actually describes a person of breathtaking, heartbreaking... beauty.
What is an ancient word for beautiful? ›Pulchritude is a descendant of the Latin adjective pulcher, which means "beautiful." Pulcher hasn't exactly been a wellspring of English terms, but it did give English both pulchritude and pulchritudinous, an adjective meaning "attractive" or "beautiful." The verb pulchrify (a synonym of beautify), the noun ...
What is the most powerful word in the universe? ›The Greek word, 'Agape,' is heart transforming and, when applied, word empowering. It has the power to resurrect, to create, to transform, to forgive and to remove obstacles. Though experienced by relatively few, it is available to all through Jesus.
What are fancy words for pretty? ›- attractive.
- beautiful.
- charming.
- cute.
- elegant.
- good-looking.
- graceful.
- handsome.
- attractive.
- elegant.
- exquisite.
- beautiful.
- appealing.
- ravishing.
- beauteous.
- stunning.
Some common synonyms of gorgeous are glorious, resplendent, splendid, sublime, and superb. While all these words mean "extraordinarily or transcendently impressive," gorgeous implies a rich splendor especially in display of color.
What is a slang word for attractive? ›A common slang word for someone who is attractive is to say they are hot (adj.) or call them a hottie (n.): “That lifeguard is hot!” “Let's go talk to those hotties playing volleyball.”
What is a unique word? ›
To explain this very simply, a unique word is one that's unusual or different in some way. It might have a complicated history or interesting connections to another language. But, primarily what makes an English word interesting is its unusual spelling, pronunciation or meaning.
What is one word beauty? ›admirable, adorable, alluring, angelic, appealing, beauteous, bewitching, captivating, charming, classy, comely, cute, dazzling, delicate, delightful, divine, elegant, enthralling, enticing, excellent, exquisite, fair, fascinating, fetching, fine, foxy, good-looking, gorgeous, graceful, grand, handsome, ideal, inviting ...
What is the most loving word? ›- “Amour”, the French word for love, has been voted the most romantic word in the world in a pre-Valentine's Day survey of language experts.