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'Diaphanous' crowned the most beautiful English word

As part of a collaboration between the Poetry Society of America and Babbel, 1,500 poets and poetry lovers weighed in on the most beautiful word in the English language, crowning "diaphanous."

Published June 18, 2026, 8:56 PM
Updated June 18, 2026, 11:10 PM2.4K
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'Diaphanous' crowned the most beautiful English word

'Diaphanous' crowned the most beautiful English word

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As part of a collaboration between the Poetry Society of America and Babbel, 1,500 poets and poetry lovers weighed in on the most beautiful word in the English language, crowning "diaphanous."

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