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15 Words For The Heartwarming Emotions You Can't Quite Explain

Tiám: The twinkle in your eye when you first meet someone.
Marisa Donnelly
June 8, 2017
“Kilig (Tagalog): The feeling of butterflies in your stomach, usually when something romantic or cute takes place.”
— Nicola Dall'Asen, That Feeling You Can't Describe? There's a Word For That
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels
“Naz (Urdu): The pride and assurance that comes from knowing you are loved unconditionally.”
— Nicola Dall'Asen, That Feeling You Can't Describe? There's a Word For That
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Unconditional Love
“Forelsket (Norwegian): The indescribable euphoria you experience as you begin to fall in love.”
— Nicola Dall'Asen, That Feeling You Can't Describe? There's a Word For That
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Falling In Love, Defining Love
“Gezellig (Dutch): Describes much more than just coziness—a positive, warm emotion or feeling rather than just something physical—and connotes time spent with loved ones, togetherness.”
— Nicola Dall'Asen, That Feeling You Can't Describe? There's a Word For That
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Coziness, Togetherness
“Tiám (Farsi): The twinkle in your eye when you first meet someone.”
— Nicola Dall'Asen, That Feeling You Can't Describe? There's a Word For That
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Meeting Someone, Love at First Sight
“Commuovere (Italian): To be moved in a heartwarming way, usually relating to a story that moved you to tears”
— Nicola Dall'Asen, That Feeling You Can't Describe? There's a Word For That
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Reading, Books, Emotions While Reading
“Cwtch (Welsh): To hug, a safe welcoming place.”
— Shaunacy Ferro, 32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Coziness, Warmth, Welcoming Feeling, Feeling Comfortable
“Geborgenheit (German): Feeling protected and safe from harm.”
— Shaunacy Ferro, 32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Coziness, Warmth, Welcoming Feeling, Feeling Comfortable
“Sabsung (Thai): Being revitalized through something that livens up one’s life.”
— Shaunacy Ferro, 32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Being Revitalized, Revitalized, Positive Feelings
“Cafune (Portuguese): Tenderly running one’s fingers through a loved one’s hair.”
— Shaunacy Ferro, 32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Heartwarming Feelings, Feeling Comfortable
“Famn (Swedish): The area/space within two embracing arms.”
— Shaunacy Ferro, 32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Heartwarming Feelings, Feeling Comfortable
“Gigil (Tagalog): The irresistible urge to pinch someone because they are loved or cherished.”
— Shaunacy Ferro, 32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Heartwarming Feelings, Feeling Comfortable
“Gjensynsglede (Norwegian): The joy of meeting someone you haven't seen in a long time.”
— Shaunacy Ferro, 32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Heartwarming Feelings, Feeling Comfortable
“Kanyininpa (Pintupi): Intimate and active relationship between carer and caree.”
— Shaunacy Ferro, 32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Heartwarming Feelings, Feeling Comfortable
“Retrouvailles (French): The joy people feel after meeting loved ones again after a long time apart.”
— Shaunacy Ferro, 32 Words for Positive Phenomena That Don’t Have an English Equivalent
Tagged: Love, Words For Emotions, Emotions You Can't Explain, Emotion, Feeling, Words For Feelings, expression, Expressing Emotion, feels, The Feels, Heartwarming Feelings, Feeling Comfortable