english word · 2026-07-20

Eunoia

noun

Meaning

A state of beautiful thinking or a well-ordered mind; it also refers to the goodwill a speaker cultivates with an audience.

Derived from the Ancient Greek prefix 'eu-' (well) and 'noos' (mind).

"After a morning of meditation and quiet study, she felt a profound sense of eunoia."

"The professor’s eunoia was evident in the kind and thoughtful way he addressed his students' questions."

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