AP Lang Tone Words (Generally Positive (1-22))

Admiring

regarding with esteem, wonder, pleasure, or approval

Adoring

regarding with the utmost esteem, love, and respect

Affectionate

showing love, warm regard; fondly tender

Amused

pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted

Appreciative

feeling or showing gratitude

Approving

speaking favorably of; showing approval or acceptance

Ardent

characterized by warmth of feeling expressed in eager support; intensely devoted

Bantering

showing good humor through playful conversation

Benevolent

kindly; well meaning; suggestive of goodwill

Bold

not hesitating in the face of danger; not hesitating to break the rules of propriety

Brisk

quick and active; lively, sharp, and stimulating

Candid

frank, outspoken, open and sincere; straightforward

Celebratory

characterized by praise; suggesting the greatness or importance of

Comforting

serving to soothe a person’s feelings of grief or distress

Compassionate

showing sympathy or concern for others

Concerned

interested; interestedly engaged

Contented

feeling or showing satisfaction with one’s possessions, status, or situation; satisfied

Deferential

showing deference; respectful

Direct

straightforward, natural; frank; forthright

Dramatic

striking in appearance or effect

Earnest

serious in intention or purpose; sincerely zealous

Ebullient

having or showing liveliness and enthusiasm; high-spirited