interesting and lesser-known words

some interesting and lesser-known words along with their meanings and example sentences:

Euphony: a pleasant or harmonious sound Example: The birds' chirping created a euphony that filled the air.


Limerence: an intense infatuation or obsession with someone Example: He was consumed by limerence for his high school crush.


Penultimate: second to last Example: The penultimate chapter of the book revealed a shocking twist.


Mellifluous: smooth and pleasant to hear Example: Her mellifluous voice soothed the crying baby.


Quixotic: extremely idealistic and unrealistic Example: His quixotic belief in the perfect world often left him disappointed.


Obfuscate: to make something confusing or difficult to understand Example: The politician's answers were intentionally obfuscated to avoid giving a clear response.


Sonorous: deep and resonant in sound Example: The sound of the church bells was sonorous and carried throughout the town.


Serendipity: a fortunate accident or discovery Example: She met her soulmate by serendipity while waiting for the bus.


Perfunctory: done with minimal effort or attention Example: His perfunctory apology did not satisfy the offended party.


Perspicacious: having a keen understanding or insight Example: The perspicacious detective solved the case in record time.

I hope these words and example sentences pique your interest and broaden your vocabulary!