Friday word: Nikhedonia

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You’re playing a game, and you suddenly realize that you’ve got it in the bag.

Or you’re watching your favorite team play and, after a close-fought match, you see that they’re surely going to win.

That’s nikhedonia—the feeling of excitement or elation that comes from anticipating success.


Source, and 14 more interesting words here: 15 Obscure words for everyday feelings and emotions, from Mental Floss

Comments

[sallymn.livejournal.com]

Oh yay, I like that word - and that feeling!

[med_cat]

Hee hee, glad to hear it! It was a new word to me :)