The late Wilfrid Funk, who spent a lifetime exploring the English language, once compiled a list of what he considered the ten most beautiful words:
- Dawn
- Hush
- Lullaby
- Murmuring
- Tranquil
- Mist
- Luminous
- Chimes
- Golden
- Melody
Compare those to his ten most unpleasant:
- Belch
- Grub
- Slop
- Ground
- Asphalt
- Scratch
- Quack
- Backache
- Hunk
- Crabgrass
Do you have any you would add to either list?
