Tone Words #2

melodramatic

exaggerated and emotional or sentimental

mirthful

merry or amusing

nonplussed

surprised and confused so math that they are unsure how to react

obdurate

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

obsequious

excessively obedient or attentive

pedantic

annoyingly nitpicky

penitent

showing sorrow or regret

placid

not easily upset or excited

poignant

very sad and regretful

pretentious

trying to seem importantcausin

provocative

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction

recalcitrant

stubborn resistance to authority

reticent

not sharing feelings or thoughts freely

reverent

showing profound respect

sanguine

optimistic or positive despite the circumstances

sardonic

mocking or cynical

self-deprecating

conscious of your own shortcomings

serene

calm and peaceful

stolid

calm, not feeling

strident

loud and harsh, grating

subdued

quiet bc of sadness or worry

supercilious

prideful and unpleasant

terse

brief

timorous

timid, shy

vexed

agitated, confused

vindictive

grudge holding

vitriolic

harsh

wistful

longing and sad

wrathful

argumentative

zealous

active interest and enthusiasm