aImondmiIk's definitions

orenda

a mystical force present in all people that empowers them to affect the world or to effect changes in their own life.

pronunciation | or-en-da

origin: iroquoian

"orenda sounds simple, but it's a breathtaking experience that contributes to ones own world."

by aImondmiIk June 20, 2019

sirimiri

(n)
a light rain; a fine drizzle

origin: spanish

"it was so quiet, the sirimiri from outside could be heard. then the peaceful silence was brought to an abrupt stop as the waitress rung the bell."

by aImondmiIk June 21, 2019

aesthete

(adj.)
someone with deep sensitivity to the beauty of nature

origin: unknown

pronunciation | "es-THEt (ess- THEET)

"her aesthete nature showed when she looked at the forest with a certain longing and respect in her eyes."

by aImondmiIk June 21, 2019

hoppipolla

the act of jumping into puddles.

pronunciation | hop-E-'pod-dla

origin: icelandic

"i enjoy hoppipolla on rainy days, it's calming."

by aImondmiIk June 20, 2019

yugen

(n)
an awareness of the universe that triggers emotional responses too deep and powerful for words

origin: japan

pronunciation | yoo-gehn

"she pertained a sense of yugen that anyone could admire with great respect"

by aImondmiIk June 21, 2019

yoisho

(n)

a word without meaning, said after flopping into a chair after a hard day at work

origin: japan

after a long day at work, the only thing she could utter was the word "yoisho"

by aImondmiIk June 20, 2019

skint

(adj.)

having little or no money available

origin: unknown

"she was skint and unable to pay for a complimentary drink for herself, until a nice boy invited her to sit with him and ordered two coffees."

by aImondmiIk June 21, 2019