Ap lang style tone words

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Esoteric

Something only understood by a specialized small group of people

Euphemistic

using more indirect polite words in placement of harsher words

Homespun

Simple

Idiomatic

characteristic of a particular language or style

insipid

lacking in flavor/interest, dull, boring

Jargon

confusing unintelligible words that appear to have little to no understood meaning

Moralistic

always trying to relate everything to morals

Pedantic

Scholarly, bookish, annoyingly smart

Provincial

lacking in refinement, sophistication

Sensuous

appealing to the senses

Trite

overused, unoriginal, super cliche, boring, dull

Reverent

Highly respectful

Exuberant

Joyously unrestrained

Apathetic

no feel or emotion

Audacious

Bold

Belligerent

aggressive

Bitter

Anger, harsh feelings

Brash

aggressively rude in a careless manner

Choleric

hot tempered

Coarse

rough, harsh, lacking in refinement

Condemnatory

strong disapproval

Facetious

jokingly inappropriate meant to be funny

Haughty

Egotistical

Indignant

anger towards what they believe is unfair treatment, sense of justice

Inflammatory

provokes strong emotions and hostility

Snooty

Acting superior/egotistical

Surly

menacing and threatening from appearance

Testy

Easily irritated

Lethargic

tired

Droll

Humorously whimsical in an odd manner

Sardonic

Dark humor

Lugubrious

exaggeratedly sad

morose

sullen, gloomy disposition

Caustic

able to hurt or criticize sharply

Contemptuous

showing a strong lack of respect

Cynical

believing the worst in people

Disdainful

lack of respect for something

Flippant

Making inappropriate disrespectful jokes during serious situations

Insolent

showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect

Irreverent

lack of respectful for people/traditions, not taking things seriously

Pompous

inflated ego

Quizzical

showing puzzlement, curiosity or mild amusement

Ribald

sexual jokes/appearance vulgar humor

Wry

dry mocking humor

Dejected

low in spirit

Apprehensive

feeling/anxiety that something bad might happen

Melancholy

deep pensive long lasting sadness reflective mood.

Poignant

strong sense of sadness/deep emotion very touching

Staid

serious and composed, calm, put together.

Solemn

Serious, gravity of sincerity

Sober

serious and clear minded

Admonitory

a warning, showing disapproval to correct behavior

Allusive

refer to something indirectly subtly

Callous

Emotionally hardened, showing an insensitive disregard for others

Candid

Honest, straightforward

Ceremonial

relating to an event or ritualistic symbol

Clinical

emotionally detached

Didactic

intended to teach or instruct in a way that is preachy

Fervent

intense passion or enthusiasm

Forthright

direct, honest and straightforward style in speech

Frivolous

not having much importance, trivial, carefree

Histrionic

overly theatrical/dramatic

Incredulous

always skeptical

seductive

to attract/allure

Obsequious

insanely attentive and a meat rider

Vexed

annoyed

Wistful

vague sadness

Zealous

great enthusiasm