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The dictionary of obscure sorrows is a website and a youtube channel that was created by john koenig. Jun 26, 2014 10 beautiful, completely madeup words that describe obscure sorrows thursday, june 26, 2014 at 8. Created by john koenig, the dictionary of obscure sorrows is a compendium of invented words that describe otherwise indescribable emotions. The dictionary of obscure sorrows beautiful new words to describe obscure emotions sonder noun the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The dictionary of obscure sorrows keta legendado ptbr. The author, john koenig, strives to fill a hole in the languageto give a name to emotions we all might experience but dont yet have a word for. Each original definition aims to fill a hole in the languageto give a name to emotions we all might experience but dont yet have a word for.
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