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Tone

words that describe tone

TermDefinition
malicious showing hatred, spite, or ill will
abstruse difficult to understand
arrogant dropping to a less formal or dignified level, or assuming an air or superiority
indignant angry just because something unfair or unjust
earnest having a serious state of mind
impassioned showing great warmth or intensity of feelings
incredulous expressing unbelief
evasive having a tendency to avoid or escape from an issue of situation
reticent inclined to be silent or secretive
apathetic having or showing little emotion or interest
ambivalent having a simultaneous attraction to and repulsion from an idea
irreverent showing lack of respect or reverence
condescending overbearing or having a feeling of superiority
compassionate having sympathy for the problems of others
nostalgic sentimental wish to return to a past time or condition
absurd ridiculous and unreasonable
vindictive intending revenge
obsequious polite or obedient from fear or the hope of gain
ironic expressing one thing and meaning the opposite
pessimistic having a gloomy view or life
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