"Echoes of the unsaid:The Unique Magic of Forgotten Words"

 Have you ever heard words that feels like a secret, whisper?

Have you ever come across words that feels special but isn’t used anymore? Language changes over time, and many beautiful words have been added and forgotten at the same time. Yet, these lost words still carry meaning, reminding us of feelings and experiences that words were using today may not fully capture.  

Let’s explore some of these forgotten words and their hidden magic.  

1. Apricity – The warmth of the sun on a cold day. 

Imagine stepping outside on a chilly winter morning and feeling the sun’s warmth on your skin. That comforting feeling referred as apricity.Though the word itself has faded over time. But it sounds so fascinating and asthetic to use.

As she stepped out into the warm sunlight, she felt the apricity on her skin, a gentle and comforting sensation that soothed her winter-weary soul.

2. Snollygoster – A sneaky, dishonest person.

This fun-sounding word was once used to describe tricky and selfish politicians. Even though the word is gone, the kind of people it described still exist!  

Here's a fun-sounding sentence using the word "snollygoster":

"A snollygoster politician was caught red-handed, Loading his pockets with campaign cash while making fancy speeches about honesty!"

3. Clinomania – The strong desire to stay in bed.

Ever wanted to stay in bed all day, wrapped in your blankets? That feeling is called "clinomania". It’s a shame the word isn’t used anymore, Imagine rather being called lazy your called clinomania. Doesn't even sound like a shame but Cool.

Here's a sentence using the word "clinomania":After a long, exhausting week, Sarah surrendered to her clinomania, spending the entire weekend in bed, binge-watching her favorite TV shows and indulging in her favorite snacks.

4. Gigil – The urge to squeeze something cute.

A word from the Philippines, "Gigil" describes the feeling when you see a cute baby or a fluffy puppy and just want to squeeze them. English doesn’t have a perfect word for this, but we all know the feeling! 

Here's a sentence using the word "Gigil":"When I saw the adorable puppy, I felt an overwhelming urge Gigil it tightly

5. Lethologica– Forgetting a word when you need it.

Have you ever had a word on the tip of your tongue but just couldn’t remember it? That’s "lethologica"-A word for forgetting words!  

Here's a sentence using the word "Lethologica".

The frustrating feeling of lethologica washed over me as I stumbled over my words, desperately trying to recall the name of that famous actor.

You will be thinking "Why Do Words Disappear?"  

As  people change the way they talk, some words stop being used. Sometimes, they are replaced by simpler words. Other times, the things they describe are no longer important in daily life.  

But just because a word isn’t common anymore doesn’t mean it should be forgotten! Many old words are being brought back by people who love language and enjoy finding new ways to express yourself with me let's discovery the "unknown uniqueness" of such many words.

Can We Bring These Words Back?

Ofcourse yes we can "Wouldn’t it be fun to use these words again? Instead of saying, "It’s cold but sunny," why not say, "I’m enjoying the apricity today"?  

Bringing back forgotten words isn’t just about history—it’s about making language more colorful and fun!  

Which forgotten word do you like the most? Let’s bring them back together!

And explore their use......

"Now, it’s your turn! Use the words we explored above, try creating your own sentences".