Tone Words

amiable

friendly, pleasant

appreciative

thankful, gratefulness

consoling

provide reassurance

impassioned

fiery emotion, intense

benevolent

goodwill, desire to do good

hopeful

full of hope, optimistic

respectful

politeness, full of respect

condescending

superior attitude

apathetic

lack of interest/concern

disgruntled

annoyance, dissatisfaction

pedantic

obsessed with minor details

contentious

hostile, cause disagreements

lugubrious

exaggeratedly mournful

pessimistic

expects the worst outcomes

poignant

bittersweet, regret

somber

deep reflection

dramatic

evokes strong emotion

irreverent

lack of respect/honor

patronizing

backhanded, irony

sarcastic

says one thing but means another

candid

honest, sincere

nostalgic

longing for the past

provacative

cause strong reaction, provoke

urbane

polished, sophisticated

detached

lacks emotion, unbiased

exuberant

energetic, joyous

authoritative

establish credibility, formal language

whimsical

lighthearted, playful

admonitory

warn someone, cautionary

audacious

reckless, bold, daring

belligerent

aggressively hostile, fright

brash

offensively bold, loud, rude

callous

harsh, cold hearted

contemptuous

deep disapproval

cynical

deep distrust

surly

bad tempered, unfriendly

dejected

low spirits, given up hope

foreboding

impending doom, dread

grave

deep importance, tragic

morose

ill tempered, deep sadness

resigned

passive acceptance, quiet surrender

insolent

boldly disrespectful, rude

facetious

not meant to be taken seriously

pompous

arrogant, self importance

satiric

mock, criticize, ridicule

wry

dry, ironic

contemplative

ponder, reflection

didactic

instruct, teach

forthright

direct, honest

zealous

devoted, passion, intense intrest