For any millennial raised on the Mariah Carey songbook, her lyrics weren’t just melodies—they were a masterclass in vocabulary. From poring over liner notes to scribbling unfamiliar words in the margins of notebooks, Carey’s lavish, multisyllabic lexicon left an indelible mark on our minds—arming us with linguistic gems we’d wield for years to come. Now, at last, over 250 of her most decadent, dazzling words have been meticulously curated from her legendary discography, complete with their lyrical origins. Whether you’re looking to elevate your vocabulary or simply revel in the nostalgia of her iconic verses, The Vocabulary of Mimi is the ultimate homage —a treasure no true Lamb should be without.