30 March 2014

Word of the Week

The way I keep a record of my favourite words isn't very organised. I have a stash of post it notes stuffed in my diary from the week which I take home from work every Friday. At some point, I decide which is my favourite – which I should share with you, and then dispose of the rubbish.

But I like post it notes. I like the messiness of it. It makes me feel like a proper journalist, being all messy and unorganised.

I don't remember where I saw this word – illustrious. I have it written down, but nothing else. I like the way it reminds me of other good words like illuminate and illustrative and lustrous. Bright, optimistic words. Shimmering, silvery-pearl like words. Words that the sun shines on. Words that are only said with smiles. 


What a thing to be. Illustrious. As with most of my favourite words, illustrious sounds excellent when said aloud. Does anyone else share such a strong love for certain words?
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  1. This is one of my favourites from you, it's been used to describe make-up looks and I love it, it just rolls off the tongue xxxx

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    1. Thanks Jessica :)
      All my favourite words seem to roll off the tongue, it's just one of those things everyone loves ;)
      N xo

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  2. It's weird, but I love the way this word is spelt!

    Hmm maybe...

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    1. Always one of the reasons a word catches my eye too :)
      N xo

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