AP Lang Tone Words #1

Amiable

Having a friendly and pleasant manner, often conveying warmth and kindness in social interactions.

Appreciative

Expressing gratitude or recognition for someone or something; characterized by a positive and thankful attitude.

Consoling

Providing comfort and solace to someone who is distressed or grieving; aimed at alleviating sadness.

Impassioned

Filled with strong emotion; often expressing intense feelings or beliefs.

Condescending

Having an attitude of superiority; behaving as if one is more intelligent or important than others.

Apathetic

Showing or feeling little to no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Disgruntled

Dissatisfied or angry; feeling unhappy about something.

Pedantic

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic and formal.

Lugubrious

Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

Pessimistic

Tending to see the worst aspect of things; Believing the worst will happen.

Poignant

Evoking a strong feeling of sadness or regret.

Somber

Sad, serious, or gloomy.

Dramatic

Intending to create an effect; Exciting or impressive.

Irreverent

Showing lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

Patronizing

Seeming kind of helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending.

Sarcastic

Using irony to mock or convey contempt.

Candid

Truthful and straightforward.

Nostalgic

Sentimental longing for the past with happy associations.

Provocative

Deliberately causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction.

Urbane

Polite, sophisticated, and refined in an elegant and confident way; showing worldly experience.