Laughter

This word became my favorite only recently. It is a word that can bring to mind, depending on the mind frame of the listener, thoughts of harshness; reminders of past merriment; or an almost dizzying sense of peace. For me, it is the embodiment of daily life and also (in its more positive forms) what I strive for daily- happiness and peace, joy and love, and fun. (Similarly I love the term "smile")