About Literary Badass
A celebration of words — the rare, the beautiful, the whacky, and the wonderful. Created with love by Mokshda.
The Story
Literary Badass started as a simple fascination with words — their sounds, their histories, their power to capture ideas that seem otherwise inexpressible. How do you describe the smell of rain on dry earth? There's a word for that: petrichor.
Every language is filled with these gems — words that make you pause and think, “I didn't know there was a word for that!” Literary Badass is dedicated to discovering and sharing these linguistic treasures, one word at a time.
The Mission
Words are more than just tools for communication — they shape how we think and see the world. Learning a new word isn't just adding to your vocabulary; it's gaining a new lens through which to view reality.
Our mission is to make vocabulary learning joyful, not tedious. No flashcards, no pressure — just the pure delight of discovering beautiful, weird, and wonderful words through stories, games, and exploration.
Meet Mokshda
Mokshda is a word enthusiast, content creator, and the voice behind Literary Badass. When not diving into etymological rabbit holes, you'll find her creating videos about language, reading vintage dictionaries, or hunting for the perfect word to describe an obscure emotion.
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