AP lang Tone words

Hopeful

feeling positive about the future

Didactic

teaching or instructing, often in a way that feels like a lesson

Authoritative

Confident and commanding, like an expert.

Lugubrious

Very sad or gloomy, often in a exggerated, or theratical matter.

Pedantic

Focusing too much on the small details or rules

Satiric

Using humor or irony to criticize or expose.

Amiable

Friendly and pleasant, shows empathy, actively listens.

Forthright

Honest, and very direct

Wry

Very dry humor, often associated with a bit of sarcasm;ironic

Whimisical

Playful and imaginative, finds joy in life

Contemptuous

Showing a strong dislike or disrespect

Candid

being open and Truthful

Nostaligic

Longing for the past

Exubrent

Full of energy

Disgruntled

Annoyed or unhappy or bitter frustration

Apathetic

Showing no interest or emotion

Contemplative

Thoughful, and reflective, could be calm and spiritual

Admonitory

Giving a warning or advice

Sarcastic

Using irony to mock or contempt

Irreverent

Not respectful, challenging things, and questioning authority

Zealous

Very passionate or enthusiastic, and committed

Insolent

Lack of respect, rude

Dejected

Sad and depressed; intense sadness

Grave

very serious and heavy feeling

Morose

Gloomy and bad tempered, uncommunicative

Brash

Rude in bold or careless way, disregarding others feelings, caring more about themselves

Contentious

Likely to cause arguments

Audacious

Very bold and daring

Benevolent

Kind and generous, genuine desire to help others

Facetious

Treating serious things with humor, often inappropriatley

Pompus

Acting overly self important, or arrogant- better than everyone else

resigned

Accepting something unpleasant that cannot be changed

Forebonding

A feeling that something bad is gonna happen before it happens

Surly

Bad tempered, unfriendly, often have a grumpy attitude

Callous

Showing no concern for others feelings

Cynical

Beleiving people are motivated by selfishness, and believe they will do things that best benefit them

urbane

Sophisticated and polished in manner skills

Poignant

Evoking a stronger feeling of sadness and regret

Patronizing

Treating others as if they are less intelligant, or important

Condenscening

Showing a superior attitude towards others