Tone Word List #2

earnest

earnest

intense, a sincere state of mind

erudite

learned, polished, scholarly

fanciful

using the imagination

impassioned

fiery, ardent

jovial

happy

optimistic

hopeful, cheerful

righteous

acting in a just, upright manner

sincere

without deceit or pretense; genuine

bitter

exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

choleric

hot-tempered, easily angered

callous

unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others

contemptuous

showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect

disapproving

dislike, deplore, criticize

disparaging

belittling, discrediting

judgmental

authoritative and often having critical opinions

mocking

treating with contempt or ridicule

patronizing

air of condescension

sarcastic

sneering, caustic

morose

gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent

pessimistic

seeing the worst side of things; no hope

ribald

offensive in speech or gesture

hyperbolic

purposely exaggerated

imploring

begging, earnestly asking

jaded

tired, worn out; dulled or satiated

malicious

purposely hurtful