ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Words for LANDSCAPE

• Lush – full of green, healthy vegetation

• Barren – empty, lifeless land

• Rolling – gentle, undulating hills

• Windswept – exposed to strong winds

• Craggy – rough, rocky (good for cliffs/mountains)

• Idyllic – peaceful, perfect, picturesque

• Desolate – empty, abandoned, bleak

• Verdant – rich with green vegetation

• Expansive – wide, far-reaching (good for fields/skies)

Words for WEATHER

• Drizzling – light rain

• Scorching – extremely hot

• Brisk – fresh and cool (often with wind)

• Overcast – completely cloudy

• Misty – light fog, atmospheric

• Howling – loud wind

• Searing – intense heat (sun or heatwaves)

• Glacial – icy cold

• Sultry – humid and hot

Words for SOUNDS IN NATURE

• Rustling – sound of leaves or grass moving

• Chirping – high-pitched bird calls

• Creaking – trees swaying or old branches moving

• Buzzing – insects like bees

• Gurgling – sound of water trickling or flowing

• Whistling – wind through gaps

• Crackling – fire or dry leaves underfoot

• Lapping – soft sound of water at a shor

Words for LIGHT AND COLOUR

• Golden – warm, sunlit (e.g., golden fields)

• Dappled – light filtering through leaves

• Dusky – dim light just after sunset

• Blinding – very bright sunlight

• Amber-hued – warm orange tones

• Iridescent – rainbow-like shimmer (insects, water)

• Silvery – pale, moonlit or frosty look

• Velvety – soft and smooth, often used for skies or petals

Words for MOVEMENT AND ATMOSPHERE

• Swaying – gentle side-to-side movement

• Meandering – slowly winding (like rivers or paths)

• Still – calm and unmoving

• Teeming – full of life (e.g., forest teeming with wildlife)

• Ethereal – delicate, almost otherworldly

• Pristine – untouched, clean, perfect

• Tranquil – peaceful, calm

• Vibrant – full of energy and colour

SIGHT

• Glimmering – faint, soft light (e.g., water or stars)

• Twinkling – small flashes of light (good for stars or eyes)

• Jagged – sharp, uneven edges (mountains, rocks)

• Murky – dark and unclear (water, fog)

• Radiant – brightly shining

• Translucent – semi-clear (leaves, insect wings)

• Speckled – covered in small spots or marks

• Majestic – grand, impressive (mountains, animals)

• Flickering – unsteady light (candles, fire)

SOUND

• Humming – low continuous sound (insects, wind)

• Roaring – loud, powerful sound (waves, wind, waterfall)

• Echoing – sound bouncing back (valleys, caves)

• Murmuring – soft talking or nature sounds

• Shrill – high-pitched and piercing (bird call, scream)

• Thudding – dull, heavy sound (footsteps, heart)

• Whispering – very soft sound (wind, leaves)

• Clattering – loud, rattling sound (stones, metal)

TOUCH

• Coarse – rough and scratchy (bark, stone)

• Velvety – soft and smooth (petals, moss)

• Brittle – easily breakable, fragile (twigs, ice)

• Chilly – slightly cold

• Prickly – sharp or pointy (thorns, needles)

• Clammy – damp and sticky

• Feathery – soft and light

• Gritty – sandy or grainy

TASTE

• Zesty – tangy and fresh (lemons, citrus)

• Savory – salty or spicy rather than sweet

• Bitter – sharp, unpleasant taste (coffee, medicine)

• Sweet – sugary and pleasant

• Tangy – strong and sharp (sour sweets, vinegar)

• Bland – no strong taste (porridge, plain rice)

• Peppery – spicy and sharp

• Buttery – smooth, creamy taste

SMELL

• Fragrant – sweet or pleasant smell (flowers, herbs)

• Earthy – natural, soil-like smell

• Pungent – strong and sharp (cheese, seaweed)

• Acrid – unpleasantly sharp or bitter (smoke, chemicals)

• Woody – scent of trees or bark

• Fresh – clean, pure scent (rain, morning air)

• Musty – stale or damp smell (old rooms, basements)

• Spicy – warm, sharp scent (herbs, food

Metaphors for EMOTIONS OR ATMOSPHERE

• "The silence was a heavy blanket, pressing down on everything."
  (Use for quiet, tense, or still settings.)

• "Hope was a flickering candle in the dark."
  (Good for moments of struggle, uncertainty, or fragile optimism.)

• "Her thoughts were a tangled forest—wild, overgrown, and hard to escape."
  (Use for confusion, anxiety, or mental overwhelm.)

• "The joy burst through him like sunlight through storm clouds."
  (Great for moments of sudden happiness or relief.)

• "The day hung in the air like a held breath, waiting to exhale."
  (Useful for moments of anticipation or suspense.)

Metaphors for MOVEMENT OR CHANGE

• "Time was a river, dragging everything with it, whether you were ready or not."
  (Fits change, growing up, or life events.)

• "She was a kite in the wind—light, free, and barely tethered."
  (Good for freedom, instability, or dreaminess.)

• "The moment shattered like glass underfoot."
  (Use for tension, disappointment, or shock.)

• "The truth crept in like fog—soft, slow, and unavoidable."
  (Great for realisation or revelation scenes.)

• "His anger was a storm, rolling in with no warning."
  (Use for emotional outbursts or inner conflict.)

Metaphors for PEOPLE OR RELATIONSHIP

• "He was a closed book, full of secrets no one could read."
  (Good for distant or mysterious characters.)

• "They were puzzle pieces that almost fit—but not quite."
  (Great for mismatched friendships or tension.)

• "She was a lighthouse in a storm—steady, silent, always there."
  (Perfect for reliable or comforting figures.)

• "Their words were sparks in dry grass."
  (Useful for conflict, arguments, or quick tempers.)

• "He was a shadow—always there, but never really seen."
  (Good for background characters or subtle presence.)