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Do words have feelings?

Autumn_Trees

Hello :) 

I'm here to write about my feelings about words. 

I have read a lot about synesthesia but I am pretty certain I don't have it, however I do have some very strong feelings about words in the English language. Some words I love, I love how they feel in my brain, I love how they feel in my mouth, I think they look nice written down. Some words I really dislike, they feel hard or bad or otherwise not nice in my brain or mouth. Some examples: 

Custard - hate it. Sounds wet and sloppy and like big drooping dollops. Hate it. 

Thatch - feels nice. Feels sort of triangular and sharp-edged in my mouth. 

Teacher - for me this makes me feel like rubbing a bristly brush under my chin. Very specific feeling. I'm not sure if I like it or not.

Katie - feels like cold, set custard being wobbled in a bowl. Makes me feel icky. 

Anyway, I just wanted to share this thought because maybe other people have similar feelings or maybe I'm just mad - hahaha - who knows! 

(*note I actually think custard is delicious I just have issues with it for some reason!)

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  • Thank you so much for sharing this — I found it really relatable and oddly comforting.

    I don’t think you’re mad at all! I’ve had similar reactions to certain words, too. Some words just feel “wrong” in my mouth or brain, like they’re made of the wrong texture or shape. “Moist” is a classic example that makes me cringe, but I also get weirdly annoyed by “crusty” and “bubbly.” On the flip side, I really enjoy saying words like “velvet” or “lullaby” — they feel soft and safe somehow.

    It’s fascinating how language can affect us on such a sensory level, even if we don’t have synesthesia. I’m glad you posted this — it’s comforting to know others experience this too.

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  • Thank you so much for sharing this — I found it really relatable and oddly comforting.

    I don’t think you’re mad at all! I’ve had similar reactions to certain words, too. Some words just feel “wrong” in my mouth or brain, like they’re made of the wrong texture or shape. “Moist” is a classic example that makes me cringe, but I also get weirdly annoyed by “crusty” and “bubbly.” On the flip side, I really enjoy saying words like “velvet” or “lullaby” — they feel soft and safe somehow.

    It’s fascinating how language can affect us on such a sensory level, even if we don’t have synesthesia. I’m glad you posted this — it’s comforting to know others experience this too.

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