Is there a word that describes a word that makes you feel the thing you are describing as you say it?
Sort of like onomatopoeia, where the word sounds like that which it describes, but where saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes.
Sorry for the terrible explanation.
EDIT: This came up during a conversation with a friend who described something as 'scuzzy'. Saying scuzzy makes me feel scuzzy and here we are...
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Sort of like onomatopoeia, where the word sounds like that which it describes, but where saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes.
Sorry for the terrible explanation.
EDIT: This came up during a conversation with a friend who described something as 'scuzzy'. Saying scuzzy makes me feel scuzzy and here we are...
single-word-requests
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Can you provide an example sentence?
– A.P.
Nov 3 '15 at 9:14
I can think of words where the circumstances or manner in which they're said could make you feel like their meaning - shouting "EMBARRASSED!" in a quiet theatre would do it, or certain profanities said in polite company. Is that what you mean? I can't think of any examples where a word will always have that effect, wherever it is said.
– JHCL
Nov 3 '15 at 9:42
Seems like a big ask! Perhaps in German ...?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:44
Real life example given...
– GP24
Nov 3 '15 at 14:00
I think I know exactly what you have in mind. In the U.S. it is impossible to use the word corny without feeling as though you just walked into a sophisticated soiree in your overalls.
– Sven Yargs
Nov 4 '15 at 5:07
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Sort of like onomatopoeia, where the word sounds like that which it describes, but where saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes.
Sorry for the terrible explanation.
EDIT: This came up during a conversation with a friend who described something as 'scuzzy'. Saying scuzzy makes me feel scuzzy and here we are...
single-word-requests
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Sort of like onomatopoeia, where the word sounds like that which it describes, but where saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes.
Sorry for the terrible explanation.
EDIT: This came up during a conversation with a friend who described something as 'scuzzy'. Saying scuzzy makes me feel scuzzy and here we are...
single-word-requests
single-word-requests
edited Mar 20 at 1:29
Laurel
33.8k667118
asked Nov 3 '15 at 9:13
GP24GP24
1135
edited Mar 20 at 1:29
Laurel
33.8k667118
asked Nov 3 '15 at 9:13
GP24GP24
1135
edited Mar 20 at 1:29
Laurel
33.8k667118
edited Mar 20 at 1:29
Laurel
33.8k667118
edited Mar 20 at 1:29
Laurel
33.8k667118
33.8k667118
asked Nov 3 '15 at 9:13
GP24GP24
1135
asked Nov 3 '15 at 9:13
GP24GP24
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asked Nov 3 '15 at 9:13
GP24GP24
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1135
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Can you provide an example sentence?
– A.P.
Nov 3 '15 at 9:14
I can think of words where the circumstances or manner in which they're said could make you feel like their meaning - shouting "EMBARRASSED!" in a quiet theatre would do it, or certain profanities said in polite company. Is that what you mean? I can't think of any examples where a word will always have that effect, wherever it is said.
– JHCL
Nov 3 '15 at 9:42
Seems like a big ask! Perhaps in German ...?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:44
Real life example given...
– GP24
Nov 3 '15 at 14:00
I think I know exactly what you have in mind. In the U.S. it is impossible to use the word corny without feeling as though you just walked into a sophisticated soiree in your overalls.
– Sven Yargs
Nov 4 '15 at 5:07
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Can you provide an example sentence?
– A.P.
Nov 3 '15 at 9:14
I can think of words where the circumstances or manner in which they're said could make you feel like their meaning - shouting "EMBARRASSED!" in a quiet theatre would do it, or certain profanities said in polite company. Is that what you mean? I can't think of any examples where a word will always have that effect, wherever it is said.
– JHCL
Nov 3 '15 at 9:42
Seems like a big ask! Perhaps in German ...?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:44
Real life example given...
– GP24
Nov 3 '15 at 14:00
I think I know exactly what you have in mind. In the U.S. it is impossible to use the word corny without feeling as though you just walked into a sophisticated soiree in your overalls.
– Sven Yargs
Nov 4 '15 at 5:07
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Can you provide an example sentence?
– A.P.
Nov 3 '15 at 9:14
Can you provide an example sentence?
– A.P.
Nov 3 '15 at 9:14
I can think of words where the circumstances or manner in which they're said could make you feel like their meaning - shouting "EMBARRASSED!" in a quiet theatre would do it, or certain profanities said in polite company. Is that what you mean? I can't think of any examples where a word will always have that effect, wherever it is said.
– JHCL
Nov 3 '15 at 9:42
I can think of words where the circumstances or manner in which they're said could make you feel like their meaning - shouting "EMBARRASSED!" in a quiet theatre would do it, or certain profanities said in polite company. Is that what you mean? I can't think of any examples where a word will always have that effect, wherever it is said.
– JHCL
Nov 3 '15 at 9:42
Seems like a big ask! Perhaps in German ...?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:44
Seems like a big ask! Perhaps in German ...?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:44
Real life example given...
– GP24
Nov 3 '15 at 14:00
Real life example given...
– GP24
Nov 3 '15 at 14:00
I think I know exactly what you have in mind. In the U.S. it is impossible to use the word corny without feeling as though you just walked into a sophisticated soiree in your overalls.
– Sven Yargs
Nov 4 '15 at 5:07
I think I know exactly what you have in mind. In the U.S. it is impossible to use the word corny without feeling as though you just walked into a sophisticated soiree in your overalls.
– Sven Yargs
Nov 4 '15 at 5:07
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Ideophone
'A vivid representation of an idea in sound. A word, often
onomatopoeic, which describes a predicate, qualificative or adverb in
respect to manner, color, sound, smell, action, state or intensity.’
Ideophones evoke sensory events.
Example: "twinkle: the glow of something sparkling or shiny."
We say, her eyes twinkled merrily or we say wow! and our mere saying it makes us express admiration or surprise.
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Nice word. Does ...saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:42
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This is subjective, but I submit the word "Cacophonous", which describes anything that involves or produces a harsh or discordant mixture of sounds.
EDIT: It seems like you were looking for something more general. Per one of the other posts, "cacophony" is but one example of "ideophone".
answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:45
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Mood: In literature, mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional setting that surrounds the readers.
Literary Devices: Mood
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Ideophone
'A vivid representation of an idea in sound. A word, often
onomatopoeic, which describes a predicate, qualificative or adverb in
respect to manner, color, sound, smell, action, state or intensity.’
Ideophones evoke sensory events.
Example: "twinkle: the glow of something sparkling or shiny."
We say, her eyes twinkled merrily or we say wow! and our mere saying it makes us express admiration or surprise.
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Nice word. Does ...saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:42
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Ideophone
'A vivid representation of an idea in sound. A word, often
onomatopoeic, which describes a predicate, qualificative or adverb in
respect to manner, color, sound, smell, action, state or intensity.’
Ideophones evoke sensory events.
Example: "twinkle: the glow of something sparkling or shiny."
We say, her eyes twinkled merrily or we say wow! and our mere saying it makes us express admiration or surprise.
edited Mar 20 at 1:22
Laurel
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answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:43
Mamta DMamta D
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Nice word. Does ...saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:42
add a comment |
Ideophone
'A vivid representation of an idea in sound. A word, often
onomatopoeic, which describes a predicate, qualificative or adverb in
respect to manner, color, sound, smell, action, state or intensity.’
Ideophones evoke sensory events.
Example: "twinkle: the glow of something sparkling or shiny."
We say, her eyes twinkled merrily or we say wow! and our mere saying it makes us express admiration or surprise.
edited Mar 20 at 1:22
Laurel
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answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:43
Mamta DMamta D
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Ideophone
'A vivid representation of an idea in sound. A word, often
onomatopoeic, which describes a predicate, qualificative or adverb in
respect to manner, color, sound, smell, action, state or intensity.’
Ideophones evoke sensory events.
Example: "twinkle: the glow of something sparkling or shiny."
We say, her eyes twinkled merrily or we say wow! and our mere saying it makes us express admiration or surprise.
edited Mar 20 at 1:22
Laurel
33.8k667118
answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:43
Mamta DMamta D
1,173713
edited Mar 20 at 1:22
Laurel
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Laurel
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Nice word. Does ...saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:42
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Nice word. Does ...saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:42
Nice word. Does ...saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:42
Nice word. Does ...saying the word makes one feel like that which it describes?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:42
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This is subjective, but I submit the word "Cacophonous", which describes anything that involves or produces a harsh or discordant mixture of sounds.
EDIT: It seems like you were looking for something more general. Per one of the other posts, "cacophony" is but one example of "ideophone".
answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:45
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This is subjective, but I submit the word "Cacophonous", which describes anything that involves or produces a harsh or discordant mixture of sounds.
EDIT: It seems like you were looking for something more general. Per one of the other posts, "cacophony" is but one example of "ideophone".
answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:45
Romeo AlexanderRomeo Alexander
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This is subjective, but I submit the word "Cacophonous", which describes anything that involves or produces a harsh or discordant mixture of sounds.
EDIT: It seems like you were looking for something more general. Per one of the other posts, "cacophony" is but one example of "ideophone".
answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:45
Romeo AlexanderRomeo Alexander
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This is subjective, but I submit the word "Cacophonous", which describes anything that involves or produces a harsh or discordant mixture of sounds.
EDIT: It seems like you were looking for something more general. Per one of the other posts, "cacophony" is but one example of "ideophone".
answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:45
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answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:45
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answered Nov 3 '15 at 9:45
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Mood: In literature, mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional setting that surrounds the readers.
Literary Devices: Mood
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Mood: In literature, mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional setting that surrounds the readers.
Literary Devices: Mood
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Mood: In literature, mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional setting that surrounds the readers.
Literary Devices: Mood
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Mood: In literature, mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional setting that surrounds the readers.
Literary Devices: Mood
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Can you provide an example sentence?
– A.P.
Nov 3 '15 at 9:14
I can think of words where the circumstances or manner in which they're said could make you feel like their meaning - shouting "EMBARRASSED!" in a quiet theatre would do it, or certain profanities said in polite company. Is that what you mean? I can't think of any examples where a word will always have that effect, wherever it is said.
– JHCL
Nov 3 '15 at 9:42
Seems like a big ask! Perhaps in German ...?
– Dan
Nov 3 '15 at 13:44
Real life example given...
– GP24
Nov 3 '15 at 14:00
I think I know exactly what you have in mind. In the U.S. it is impossible to use the word corny without feeling as though you just walked into a sophisticated soiree in your overalls.
– Sven Yargs
Nov 4 '15 at 5:07