Adjectives for tone

1. Caustic - being sarcastic in a bitter way; ironic, scathing, stinging 

2. Aggrieved - showing bitterness, anger, or disappointment; discontented, resentful, disturbed 

3. Animated - expresses the writer's excitement for something; lively, spirited, energetic 

4. Appreciative- a tone that the writer uses when they have finished something that they enjoyed or were impressed by; honest, genuine 

5. Assertive - expressing your point of view in a way that is clear and direct; confident, and authoritative 

6. Cautionary - using harsh language and treating a subject seriously; warning, protective 

7. Celebratory - used to describe a situation's atmosphere when there are moments of joy; triumphal, delighted 

8. Compliant -  used when following instructions or recommendations; obeying, yielding 

9. Cynical - used to express a skeptical attitude of others’ motives; sarcastic, ironic, mocking

10. Belligerent - an aggressive or hostile attitude; combative, irritable 

11. Deferential - showing respect for someone or something; regardful, obedient 

12. Diplomatic -  a way of communicating that uses strategic language to deal with sensitive matters or people; political, suave 

13. Sarcastic - when someone says or does the opposite of what they mean to mock or insult someone; satiric, bitter 

14. Earnest - used when someone is being honest about something; serious, solemn

15. Farcical - used for comedic exaggeration; hysterical, amusing 

16. Informative- used to provide information about a topic; factual, instructional 

17. Satirical - used to express humor, irony, or exaggeration to comment on a person, idea or event; sarcastic, ironic