Ferlying

/ˈfɜrliɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The state or act of experiencing wonder or finding something strange and marvelous; marveling or being astonished.

Etymology

Present participle or gerund form of 'ferly' (or related to 'ferlie'), adding the '-ing' suffix to create a noun describing the ongoing action or state of experiencing the wondrous.

Kelly Says

By adding '-ing,' speakers could turn the wonder itself into an action—'ferlying' wasn't just seeing something strange, it was the active experience of being amazed by it, which is a beautiful distinction.

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