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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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