Tone Words Set 2 Fordham

Baroque

Almost too fancy; flashy, yet not showing off; for example: "Her dress was a fabric made of pure gold."

Belligerent

Antagonizing; relating to fighting, conflict; for example: "The fight became so extreme that they thought they were on the brink of war."

Benevolent

Nice, friendly, and sweet; with pure intentions; for example: "I hope that everyone has a great day."

Bombastic

Bragging; self-important; know-it-all; for example: "I got a 100 on the math test and I did not study. It was so easy."

Brusque

Frank; sudden; starting; straightforward not ambiguous; not always negative; curt

Candid

Unfiltered; genuine and clear; for example: "Personally, I would appreciate it if you did your own homework instead of asking me for mine."

Capricious

Fickle; variable; wishy-washy; given to sudden change; impulsive; indecisive; for example: "I was going to go to the beach, but since my friend wants to go to Universal, we are going to go to Universal, but my other friends want to go to the mall, so I may do that."

Caustic

Rude; mean; can be sarcastic; negative connotation; toxic and nasty; for example: "I am so thankful that you forgot to do your half of our group project!"

Churlish

Straightforward in a mean way; negative intentions; lacking manners; "bad parts of being childish"; for example: "You look awful and you will never be a princess."

Colloquial

Casually kind; friend-like; simple, but nice; for example: "That color looks nice on you!"