English 10 vocab

Spartan

denotation: refers to something characterized by strict self-discipline, simplicity and avoidance of luxury

connotation: Implies a sense of toughness, resilience

Bleak

denotation: describes something exposed, lacking of warmth, hope. Often referring to landscapes or situations that seem empty or desolate

connotation: carries a strong negative feeling, suggesting hopelessness, desolation and discouragement

Radiant

denotation: emitting light or heat; shining brightly or vividly

connotation: suggests positivity, warmth, energy, and happiness

Idyllic

denotation: extremely pleasant, peaceful or picturesque

connotation: implies charm, tranquility, and perfection, often with imagery of peaceful countryside that may be idealized or nostalgic

Edenic

denotation: relating to the biblical Garden of Eden; resembling paradise

connotation: conveys ultimate perfection, innocence and pristine beauty

Melancholy

denotation: pensive sadness, often without a clear clause (state or mood)

connotation: being extremely sad or depressed

Dingy

denotation: poorly lit, grim, dull

connotation: suggesting something that is shabby, dirty or uninviting

urban

denotation: of or related to the city

connotation: busy, bustling, energetic

suburban

denotation: of or related to the suburbs

connotation: boring, routine, kind of depressing

patriarchal

denotation: a system run by men

reverent

denotation: demonstrating whole-hearted respect

ostentatious

pretentious in a vulgar way (being too extra)

quaint 

“cute” attractive in an old fashioned way 

derelict

denotation: old, run-down, abandoned or neglected, especially in terms of buildings

dystopian

denotation: of or relating to an imagined state of injustice
connotation: bad, bleak, injustice

oppressive

pushing you down, unjust and unfair

Orwellian

involving harsh government 

secular

denoting zero religious or spiritual attributes

suffocating

denotation: asphyxiation, unable to breathe
connotation: feels overwhelming and bad