Conveying tone or atmosphere (terms and meanings)

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Melancholic

Expressing sadness or sorrow

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Euphoric

Characterised by intense excitement or happiness

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Tense

Showing nervousness or anxiety

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Sombre

serious, grave or dark in tone

The sombre tone of the memorial service reflected the gravity of the loss, leaving many in silent reflection.

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Didactic

Intended to teach or instruct, often in a moralising way

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Languid

slow, relaxed or weak often in a manner that in unpleasant

After the long, exhausting journey, she felt languid, barely able to lift her head from the pillow.

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Acerbic

Sharp or biting, especially in tone or manner (harsh)

His acerbic remarks about her work ethic stung, leaving her feeling humiliated and hurt.

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Exuberant

Full of energy, excitement or cheerfulness

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Melodramatic

overly emotional or exaggerated in character or tone

Her melodramatic reaction to the smallest inconvenience made everyone roll their eyes, but they couldn't help but laugh.

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