Tone Words

(definitions copies from the Oxford dictionary)

factual

based on, or concerned with, facts; actual, true

candid

truthful and straightforward

shameful

worthy of or causing shame or disgrace

benevolent

well-meaning and kindly

reasonable

having sound judgement; fair and sensible

sarcastic

marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt

cautionary

serving as a warning

calm

not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions

judicious

having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense

inflammatory

arousing or intended to arouse angry or violent feelings

hectoring

talking in a bullying way

appreciative

feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure

diplomatic

of or concerning diplomacy (the art of dealing with people in a tactful and sensitive way)

direct

(of a person or their behaviour) going straight to the point; frank

enthusiastic

having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

informative

providing useful or interesting information

inspirational

providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration

thoughtful

showing consideration for the needs of other people

witty

showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour

belligerent

hostile and aggressive

authoritative

commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed

formal

thorough and direct yet respectful, and using complete words and emphasizing facts and grammatical correctness

admiring

characterized by or expressive of admiration or warm approval

aggressive

behaving or done in a determined and forceful way

amused

finding something funny or entertaining

antagonistic

showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something

anxious

feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

apologetic

expressing or showing regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure

appalled

greatly dismayed or horrified

approving

showing or feeling approval of someone or something

ardent

very enthusiastic or passionate

arrogant

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

bitter

feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment

biting

(of wit or criticism) harsh or cruel

boastful

overly proud and arrogant

cautious

characterized by the desire to avoid potential problems or dangers

cheerful

noticeably happy and optimistic

chauvinistic

displaying excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause or group, in particular showing male prejudice against women

condescending

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority

complaining

expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

confronting

causing strong or difficult feelings, especially in a way that creates thought or discussion

conservative

averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values

controlled

not showing emotion; having one's feelings under control

critical

expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements

cynical

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

demanding

making others work hard or meet high standards; not easily satisfied

demeaning

causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others

despondent

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

detached

aloof and objective

disappointed

sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil one's hopes or expectations

disrespectful

showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite

dogmatic

inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true

earnest

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction

embittered

angry or resentful at having been treated unfairly

endearing

inspiring affection

entertaining

providing amusement or enjoyment

facetious

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant

fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity

forthright

direct and outspoken

forceful

strong and assertive; vigorous and powerful

frivolous

not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly

grave

serious or solemn in manner or appearance

grumbling

expressing a complaint in a bad-tempered way

guarding

careful; not showing feelings or giving much information

hopeful

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event

humorous

causing laughter and amusement; comic

indifferent

having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

insensitive

showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings

insulting

disrespectful or scornfully abusive

ironic

using or characterized by irony

jingoistic

characterized by extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy

matter of fact

unemotional and practical

moderate

not extreme or excessive; within due or reasonable limits

obsequious

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

opinionated

characterized by conceited assertiveness and dogmatism

optimistic

hopeful and confident about the future

passionate

having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs

pensive

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

persuasive

good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation

pessimistic

tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

pleading

making an emotional appeal

ponderous

dull or laborious

querulous

complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner

quizzical

indicating mild or amused puzzlement

respectful

feeling or showing deference and respect

sardonic

grimly mocking or cynical

satirical

sarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses

self-righteous

having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior

sensible

done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit

sensitive

having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings

solemn

characterized by deep sincerity

sympathetic

feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

understanding

sympathetically aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving

vindictive

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge