Am I just a nerd or do you love when someone compliments you on your language use?
I really like the English language, and I especially love those words that express a whole concept in one, succinct, little word. When I say something and nail it exactly as I wanted it expressed, it's very gratifying.
I'm not always the best at this, but it seems the trick is to use a middling-size impressive word, not one so great and long and archaic that you sound like a snob.
trolling (as in fishing around for something specific). Yesterday's word.
anomaly. Today's word. Not that impressive but yet someone noticed
Trolling. Good word. Aes, I must confess I love being complimented on word use. I agree that the key to being well-spoken involves using accessible, non-snobbish language that simply brims with meaning.
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