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Tone vocab 8
Term | Definition |
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Jocular | joking or sarcastic |
Jovial | cheerful and friendly |
Laudatory | full of praise and admiration for someone or something. |
Lamenting | Speaking with sadness, regret, or disappointment |
Learned | authoritative and intellectual |
Lofty | a writing style or speaking manner that is grand, elevated, or high-sounding. It conveys a sense of dignity, seriousness, and intellectual depth. |
Matter-of-Fact | refers to a way of speaking or writing that is neutral and unemotional. present information in a straightforward manner without displaying much enthusiasm, anger, surprise, or other emotions. |
Meditative | a style of writing or speaking that is reflective, thoughtful, and contemplative. It evokes a sense of calmness and introspection, encouraging the reader or listener to delve deep into their own thoughts and emotions. |
Melancholy | a style of writing or speaking that conveys a deep sense of sadness, gloominess, and introspection. It is characterized by a thoughtful and pensive state of mind, often reflecting on the sorrows and complexities of life. |
Mellow | a soft, gentle, and relaxed style of speaking or writing. It conveys a sense of warmth and tranquility, often associated with pleasant and soothing experiences. |