Most Beautiful Words In English

In 2004, to mark its 70th anniversary, the British Council asked 7,000 people in 46 countries what they considered to be the most beautiful words in the English language. There was also an online poll that attracted over 35,000 votes. Here are the top 20:

1. Mother
2. Passion
3. Smile
4. Love
5. Eternity
6. Fantastic
7. Destiny
8. Freedom
9. Liberty
10. Tranquillity
11. Peace
12. Blossom
13. Sunshine
14. Sweetrheart
15. Gorgeous
16. Cherish
17. Enthusiasm
18. Hope
19. Grace
20. Rainbow