Ferlied

/ˈfɜrlid/ adjective

Definition

Filled with wonder or astonishment; marveled at or made strange by something unusual.

Etymology

Past participle or adjectival form of 'ferlie,' combining the noun form with past-tense or adjectival suffixes to describe a state of being affected by wonder or strangeness.

Kelly Says

When you're 'ferlied' in Scottish English, you're not just surprised—you're caught in that delicious state between wonder and unease, exactly the feeling a good ghost story creates.

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