
 Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
 Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris What's the true meaning of 'happiness'? | EMOTION ETYMOLOGY
 Oct 30, 2024 
 Uncover the fascinating roots of emotional vocabulary! Explore how words like 'sad' have ties to fulfillment and delve into the historic connections of 'melancholy' with medical theories. Discover the evolution of terms like 'humble' and 'mortified' against modern contexts. Investigate the linguistic history behind desires and deadly sins, and how cultural perceptions shift meanings. Join a journey through expressions of joy and the surprising relationship between language, emotion, and human experience! 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Etymology of Emotions: Melancholy and Beyond 
 02:21 • 15min 
 The Language of Desire: Etymology of the Deadly Sins 
 17:06 • 5min 
 The Evolution of Emotion in Language 
 22:00 • 11min 
 The Roots of Awkwardness and Fear 
 33:14 • 8min 
 Exploring Emotions: Uterus, Etymology, and Feelings 
 40:44 • 2min 
 Exploring Words of Joy 
 42:45 • 6min 
