Peek-A-Boo, I See an Umbrella

I have recently asked myself if something like a list of most beautiful English words exists

My personal one would start with the word “umbrella” and would also include “library” and “lullaby”. A friend of mine would add “passive voice” and “the Pacific ocean”.

Apparently, an official list of best English words does exist! By the way, my “umbrella” is included.

Google told me that mother, passion, smile, love and eternity are the words appreciated by almost 100,000 non-native who speakers participated in the vote held by the British Council. Apart from the five lexical units mentioned, there are 65 more words that English learners love:

1. Fantastic
2. Destiny
3. Freedom
4. Liberty
5. Tranquillity
6. peace
7. blossom
8. sunshine
9. sweetheart
10. gorgeous
11. cherish
12. enthusiasm
13. hope
14. grace
15. rainbow
16. blue
17. sunflower
18. twinkle
19. serendipity
20. bliss
21. lullaby
22. sophisticated
23. renaissance
24. cute
25. cosy
26. butterfly
27. galaxy
28. hilarious
29. moment
30. extravaganza
31. aqua
32. sentiment
33. cosmopolitan
34. bubble
35. pumpkin
36. banana
37. lollipop
38. if
39. bumblebee
40. giggle
41. paradox
42. delicacy
43. peek-a-boo
44. umbrella
45. kangaroo
46. flabbergasted
47. hippopotamus
48. gothic
49. coconut
50. smashing
51. whoops
52. tickle
53. loquacious
54. flip-flop
55. smithereens
56. oi
57. gazebo
58. hiccup
59. hodgepodge
60. shipshape
61. explosion
62. fuselage
63. zing
64. gum
65. hen-night

Do they have your favourite words on the list?