Emotions & States/Behavior ☺️😟

Cherish

She will always __________ the memories of her grandmother

He __________(ed) his collection of rare books

Parents __________ their children above all else

Synonyms: Adore, treasure

Definition: To hold dear, feel or show great love for, protect and care for loving

Formality: Neutral ⚪

Lethargic

After a large meal, I often feel ____________ and just want to nap

The hot weather made everyone ____________

He was feeling __________ after battling a bad cold

Definition: Laziness or lack of energy

Synonyms: Sluggish, drowsy, apathetic

Formality: Neutral ⚪

Perky

She woke up feeling bright and ________ after a good night's sleep.

Despite the bad news, she remained surprisingly ________.

The puppy was particularly ________ this morning, chasing its tail.

* Synonyms: Cheerful, lively, sprightly

* Definition: Cheerful and lively.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Infatuated

He was completely ________ with his new crush.

She became so ________ with the idea that she couldn't think of anything else.

Their initial relationship was based purely on being ________.

* Synonyms: Enamored, smitten, captivated

* Definition: Possessing an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Flatter

He tried to ________ his boss to get a promotion.

That dress really seems to ________ your figure.

It's important not to let compliments ________ you too much.

* Synonyms: Compliment, praise, butter up (informal)

* Definition: To compliment (someone) excessively and insincerely, especially to gain an advantage; to make (someone or something) appear more attractive or impressive.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Hothead

He's a real ________, always getting into arguments.

Try not to be such a ________ when things don't go your way.

The coach warned the player not to act like a ________ during the game.

* Synonyms: Impulsive person, fiery person, short fuse (person with a)

* Definition: A person who is impetuous or easily angered.

* Formality: 🔴 Informal

Falter

His voice began to ________ as he recounted the emotional story.

The company's sales figures started to ________ last quarter.

Don't ________ now; we're almost at the finish line.

* Synonyms: Hesitate, waver, stumble

* Definition: To lose strength or momentum; to move or speak hesitantly or unsteadily.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Despise

I absolutely ________ dishonesty.

She couldn't help but ________ his arrogant attitude

Many people ________ politicians who lie.

* Synonyms: Abhor, scorn, loathe

* Definition: To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Eager

The children were ________ to open their presents.

She's always ________ to learn new things.

He was incredibly ________ for the holiday to begin.

* Synonyms: Keen, enthusiastic, avid

* Definition: (Of a person) looking forward to something with great interest or desire.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Hatred

The conflict was fueled by deep-seated ________ between the two groups.

He felt a strong sense of ________ for injustice.

Her words were filled with pure ________.

* Synonyms: Animosity, abhorrence, loathing

* Definition: Intense dislike or ill will.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

I’m touched

When she offered to help, I was genuinely ________.

"Thank you for your kind words; ________," he said.

Their generosity was so unexpected, ________.

* Synonyms: Grateful, moved, affected

* Definition: (Expression) Used to express gratitude or emotional response to an act of kindness or thoughtfulness.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Grumble

He tends to ________ about the weather constantly.

The children began to ________ about having to do chores.

I heard a low ________ from the hungry bear.

* Synonyms: Complain, moan, murmur

* Definition: (Verb) To complain or protest in a bad-tempered or resentful way; (Of a stomach or thunder) make a low, continuous, resonant sound. (Noun) A complaint.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Reckless

His ________ driving put everyone in danger.

She made a ________ decision without considering the consequences.

Don't be so ________ with your money.

* Synonyms: Careless, heedless, rash

* Definition: Heedless of dangers or consequences; characterized by a lack of caution.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Grinning

He walked into the room, ________ from ear to ear.

The child was ________ mischievously after playing a prank.

She couldn't stop ________ after hearing the good news.

* Synonyms: Smiling broadly, beaming, smirking

* Definition: (Present participle of grin) Smiling broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Candor

She spoke with admirable ________ about her past mistakes.

His directness and ________ were refreshing.

The manager appreciated her ________ during the feedback session.

* Synonyms: Openness, frankness, honesty

* Definition: The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

* Formality: 🔵 Formal

Rage

He flew into a ________ when he heard the news.

The storm was a ________ of wind and rain.

Try to control your ________ when you feel angry.

* Synonyms: Fury, wrath, temper

* Definition: Intense, uncontrollable anger.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Get/Have the guts

Do you really ________ to ask her out?

I don't ________ to tell him the truth.

It takes a lot of ________ to stand up to a bully.

* Synonyms: Courage, nerve, bravery

* Definition: (Informal) To have the courage or confidence to do something.

* Formality: 🔴 Informal

Oblivious

He was completely ________ to the danger he was in.

She walked past him, seemingly ________ to his presence.

The children played, ________ to their parents' argument.

* Synonyms: Unaware, ignorant, unmindful

* Definition: Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Stunned

She was left utterly ________ by the sudden announcement.

The audience was ________ into silence by the powerful performance.

He felt completely ________ after the accident.

* Synonyms: Astonished, shocked, bewildered

* Definition: So surprised or shocked that one is temporarily unable to react.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Bummed out

I was really ________ when my favorite team lost.

Don't let one bad day get you all ________.

She felt pretty ________ after hearing the disappointing news.

* Synonyms: Down, depressed, disheartened

* Definition: (Slang) Feeling disappointed, sad, or dejected.

* Formality: 🔴 Informal

Ruthless

The dictator was known for his ________ suppression of dissent.

She was a ________ competitor, always aiming for victory.

His ________ ambition drove him to succeed at any cost.

* Synonyms: Merciless, cruel, cutthroat

* Definition: Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral

Grief

She experienced deep ________ after the loss of her pet.

It takes time to process ________ and heal.

The community united in shared ________ for the victims.

* Synonyms: Sorrow, anguish, mourning

* Definition: Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

* Formality: ⚪ Neutral