Very happy or proud jubilant in high spirits. Vain boastful indifferent to the well-being of others selfish. Overflowing with enthusiasm, or excitement high-spirited. Serious in intention or sincerely zealous. Of or pertaining to drama excessively confrontational. Showing a lack of respect rude and discourteous.Īsserting opinions in a strict, arrogant manner opinionated. To have no belief in refuse or reject belief in. Proceeding in a straight line or by the shortest course straight undeviating.ĭepressed or discouraged by the failure of one’s hopes or expectations. Lacking confidence in one’s own ability, or worth timid shy. Impartial or objective disinterested unbiased/ not concerned aloof. To be overcome by a sense of futility or defeat defeatist. Tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing disparaging depreciatory. Rudely brief in speech or abrupt brief concise terse laconic.īitterly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic sneering.Ĭalling for intensive effort or attention taxing.Ĭharacterized by or expressing contempt mocking. Inclined to find fault or to judge with severity. Spoken exchange of ideas, opinions, and feelings. Showing or implying a sense of superiority talking down to others. To overcome the distrust or animosity of appease. Interested, or having a connection or involvement. Having an excessively favorable opinion of one’s self or abilities. Soothing in time of distress or conflict.Ĭharacterized by a very complicated or involved form. Of, pertaining to, or characterized by ceremony formal ritual.Ĭharacterized by or expressive of good spirits or cheerfulness.Įxtremely irritable or easily angered irascible.Ĭritical or harsh in a mean-spirited way.Įxtremely objective and realistic dispassionately analytic unemotionally critical.Ĭharacteristic of conversation rather than formal speech or writing also informal. Without definite or serious intention careless or offhand.įeeling or expressing happiness and pride glorify
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literary or dramatic, that, for the sake of laughter, vulgarizes lofty material or treats ordinary material with mock dignity.įree from excitement or passion tranquil.įrank outspoken open and sincere/ free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge straightforward. Quick and active sharp and or stimulating.Īn artistic composition, esp. Not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger or rebuff courageous and daring. Joyous, merry in disposition glad cheerful. Sarcastic, having a biting or sarcastic tone.Ĭharacterized by intense antagonism or hostility. Making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights overbearingly assuming insolently proud.īold or daring recklessly brave fearless.Īccustomed to exercising authority peremptory dictatorial.īewildered, confused, lost in thought preoccupied.Ĭharacterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.Ĭompletely puzzled or confused perplexed. To speak or think favorably of, to judge favorably.Ĭharacterized by intense feeling passionate fervent intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic zealous vehement fierce. Having or showing little or no emotion indifferent or unresponsive.Ĭontaining an apology or excuse for a faulty.įeeling or expressing a feeling of gratitude.įearful or uneasiness about something that might happen. mutually/ hostile unfriendly.įull of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune greatly worried solicitous/ earnestly desirous eager. To be irritated or bothered by something or someone.Īcting in opposition opposing, esp. Pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted. Uncertainty or fluctuation, or do two opposite or conflicting things. Open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations. Showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love. To regard with esteem, love, and respect honor. To regard with extreme aversion to loathe, or detest.Ī tone of accusation to accuse of a crime or offense.Ĭautioning, reproving or scolding especially in a mild and good-willed manner reminding.
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Take a look at this ultimate list of tone words to prepare you for the AP® English Composition Exam: Tone WordĪshamed or embarrassed also, disconcerted
Of course, the meaning of a word sometimes changes according to its usage, but generally words have positive, negative, or neutral connotations. The tone, or quality of feeling, conveyed by a word can range according to its general meaning.
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