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Tone Words 2
Words that express an author's tone
Question | Answer |
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appalled | offended by an extremely unpleasant event |
apathetic | feeling or showing a lack of concern or interest; indifferent |
audacious | recklessly bold or daring |
benevolent | helpful and generous to others |
candid | informal or natural |
contemptuous | displaying a lack of respect |
dejected | lacking enthusiasm due to failure; being in low spirits |
demoralized | made less hopeful |
didactic | instructive or preachy |
ecstatic | joyful or enraptured state |
facetious | humorous in a sarcastic way |
frantic | widely excited; frenzied |
incensed | extremely angry |
irreverent | showing no respect for traditions, rules, or religious beliefs |
mordant | criticizing in a way that is cruel |
mundane | ordinary and uninteresting |
provocative | intent angering or upsetting people |
seething | feeling extremely angry without showing it much |
superficial | shallow; only concerned with what is obvious |
tranquil | calm; free from commotion |