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Tone and Mood 1

Vocabulary words that can be used to describe tone of voice or mood.

QuestionAnswer
contemplative deep in thought, causing deep thought
jubilant feeling or expressing great joy : very happy
liberating feeling free of something
nostalgic pleasure and sadness that is caused by remembering something from the past and wishing that you could experience it again
optimistic having or showing hope for the future : expecting good things to happen
apathetic/ indifferent not having or showing much emotion, interest, or concern
brooding/ pensive serious, upset thoughtfulness
cynical believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest ; selfish and dishonest in a way that shows no concern about treating other people fairly
desolate lonely
foreboding a feeling that something bad is going to happen
futile having no result or effect : pointless or useless
fatalistic the belief that what will happen has already been decided and cannot be changed
irate very angry
insidious causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed
lethargic feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things
melancholic/ morose/ somber very serious, sad, gloomy, unhappy
pessimistic expecting the worst
rejuvenate feel or look young, healthy, or energetic again
sentimental based on, showing, or resulting from feelings or emotions rather than reason or thought
vivacious happy and lively in a way that is attractive
idyllic very peaceful, happy, and enjoyable
despair hopelessness
vengeful feeling or showing a desire to harm someone who has harmed you
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