Tone words

Acerbic

Sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in tone.

Apathetic

Lacking emotion or interest.

Bemused

Confused, bewildered, dazed; lost in thought.

Blithe

Lighthearted, lacking due thought or consideration.

Conciliatory

Intended to gain goodwill or reduce hostility.

Contemptuous

Expressing deep hatred or disapproval.

Curt

Brief, abrupt, and possibly rude.

Diabolic

Extremely unpleasant or evil.

Effusive

Overflowingly expressive; marked by excessive emotion.

Euphoric

Feeling intense happiness, excitement, or well-being.

Flippant

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Grave

Having a serious and dignified quality.

Impartial

Not partial or biased; treating all equally.

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical.

Introspective

Inward-looking; self-reflective about your own thoughts/feelings.

Irreverent

Lacking proper respect or seriousness.

Laudatory

Expressing praise.

Melancholy

Sad, depressed, or somber.

Nostalgic

Longing for or thinking fondly of a past time.

Pedantic

Overly concerned with formal rules or scholarly details.

Pensive

Deeply or seriously thoughtful, often with sadness.

Poignant

Deeply affecting or moving; causing sharp sadness.

Sanguine

Cheerful and optimistic, sometimes naïve.

Selfdeprecating

Tending to undervalue or belittle oneself.

Speculative

Based on conjecture rather than actual knowledge.

Stolid

Calm, unemotional, and uninteresting.

Strident

Harsh, loud, or forceful in expression.

Unambiguous

Clear and precise; not open to misunderstanding.

Whimsical

Lightly fanciful or capricious.

Wry

Cleverly and often ironically or grimly humorous.