2 Words That Should Be Used More Often
1. smitten - to impress favorably; charm; enamor: “He was smitten by her charms”.
I love this word! Just saying it puts that goofy love-struck smile on your face – try it. Mmmm – I’m smitten by this word.
2. behoove- to be worthwhile to, as for personal profit or advantage: “It would behoove you to ask Mommy nicely.”
This is one of those great old English/legal-eese sorts of words. It sounds all proper, but the “oo” makes it sort of silly. It’s kind of like having Mr. Bean read from the King James.
*thanks to Maggie for the inspiration!