Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

What's the true meaning of 'happiness'? | EMOTION ETYMOLOGY


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🤔 Where do our emotions come from? In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive deep into the fascinating origins of the words we use to express how we feel! From the familiar words like "sad," "mad," and "glad," to the more complex emotions of feeling "mortified" or "envious," we explore the linguistic history that shaped these terms and how their meanings evolved over time.

Join us as we uncover the surprising roots and cultural influences that color our emotional vocabulary. Whether you're a language lover, a curious mind, or just along for the linguistic ride, you’re in for an engaging journey through the language of emotion.

🎥WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/9xorsfTRRHM

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==LINKS==
 Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
 Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
 Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
 Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris

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