Tone words #2

earnest

intense, a sincere state of mind: neutral

erudite

learned, polished, scholarly: neutral

fanciful

using the imagination: positive

impassioned

fiery, ardent: positive

jovial

happy: positive

optimistic

hopeful, cheerful: positive

righteous

acting in a just, upright manner: positive

sincere

without deceit or pretense; genuine: positive

bitter

exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief: negative

choleric

hot-tempered, easily angered: negative

callous

unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others: negative

contemptuous

showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect: negative

disapproving

dislike, deplore, criticize: negative

disparaging

belittling, discrediting: negative

judgmental

authoritative and often having critical opinions: negative

mocking

treating with contempt or ridicule: negative

patronizing

air of condescension: negative

sarcastic

sneering, caustic: negative

morose

gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent: negative

pessimistic

seeing the worst side of things; no hope: negative

ribald

offensive in speech or gesture: negative

hyperbolic

purposely exaggerated: neutral

imploring

begging, earnestly asking: neutral

jaded

tired, worn out; dulled or satiated: negative

malicious

purposely hurtful: negative