Mother–the most beautiful word

Posted by Benjamin on: 05.10.2008 /

in the English language, according to research among 40,000 participants, including 7,000 English learners, by the British Council

Tomorrow is very likely the last Mother’s Day I’ll get to spend with my mother. So I’d like to officially say:

I love you *and* like you, mom. You inspire me.

Filling out the top 10 were:

1. Mother
2. Passion
3. Smile
4. Love
5. Eternity
6. Fantastic
7. Destiny
8. Freedom
9. Liberty
10. Tranquillity

Some interesting words from further down the list of the 70 most beautiful words:

19. Hope

40. Pumpkin

45. Paradox (Hooray!)

60. Smithereens

70. Hen-night

2 Responses to "Mother–the most beautiful word"

  • Comment by: Helen

    1 05/11/08 5:58 AM | Comment Link |

    I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day with your Mom, Benjamin. I hope the last one is the best one.

  • Comment by: joe

    2 05/11/08 7:48 AM | Comment Link |

    I’ve always thought that swear words are beautiful sounding. Particularly the one that starts with a B and ends in ocks. Ango-saxon has a particular rhythm I find :)

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