Nerd Out with Us About Words on Word Nerd Day!

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It’s a truth universally acknowledged that readers love words! And whatever better time to celebrate words than National Word Nerd Day? We’ve previously shared the words that our contributors love and love to use. This time, we asked the folks in our Book Lover’s Discord Server what their favorite words are, and here’s the list we compiled! And what are YOUR favorite words?

Our Favorite Words of 2026!

hefted. (of livestock) accustomed and attached to an area of upland pasture (source: rossrunswild.com)

apoplexy. a state of intense and almost uncontrollable anger (source: merriam-webster.com)

ambivalent. having or showing simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings toward something or someone (source: merriam-webster.com)

ephemeral. lasting a very short time (source: merriam-webster.com)

luminesce. to exhibit luminescence (the low-temperature emission of light) (source: merriam-webster.com)

baby. a term of endearment (source: merriam-webster.com)spite. petty ill will or hatred with the disposition to irritate, annoy, or thwart (source: merriam-webster.com)