70 Most Beautiful Words

This was done in 2004 for British Council's 70th Anniversary.

70 words
7000 English learners
35,000 overseas voters
100 countries


1. Mother
2. Passion
3. Smile
4. Love
5. Eternity
6. Fantastic
7. Destiny
8. Freedom
9. Liberty
10. Tranquility
11. Peace
12. Blossom
13. Sunshine
14. Sweetheart
15. Gorgeous
16. Cherish
17. Enthusiasm
18. Hope
19. Grace
20. Rainbow
21. Blue
22. Sunflower
23. Twinkle
24. Serendipity
25. Bliss
26. Lullaby
27. Sophisticated
28. Renaissance
29. Cute
30. Cosy
31. Butterfly
32. Galaxy
33. Hilarious
34. Moment
35. Extravaganza
36. Aqua
37. Sentiment
38. Cosmopolitan
39. Bubble
40. Pumpkin
41. Banana
42. Lollipop
43. If
44. Bumblebee
45. Giggle
46. Paradox
47. Delicacy
48. Peek-a-boo
49. Umbrella
50. Kangaroo
51. Flabbergasted
52. Hippopotamus
53. Gothic
54. Coconut
55. Smashing
56. Whoops
57. Tickle
58. Loquacious
59. Flip-flop
60. Smithereens
61. Oi
62. Gazebo
63. Hiccup
64. Hodgepodge
65. Shipshape
66. Explosion
67. Fuselage
68. Zing
69. Gum
70. Hen-night