Tone Words

By: Jolene Theobald

Benevolent

• Def: Showing a kind gesture • Synonym: Generous

Compassionate

• Def: having or showing compassion• Synonym : Tender

Complimentary

• Def: often one that is politely flattering• Synonym: praising

Forthright

• Def: Direct • Synonym: outspoken

serene

• Def: calm, peaceful, or tranquil• Synonym: undisturbed, imperturbable

Sympathetic

• Def: looking upon with favor• Synonym: affectionate

Objective

• Def: something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish

• Synonym: destination

Bewildered

• Def: completely puzzled or confused• Synonym: confuse

Condescending

• Def: showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority

• Synonym: patronizing

Desolate

• Def: barren or laid waste• Synonym: lonesome

Haughty

• Def: disdainfully proud• Synonym: contemptuous

Indignant

• Def: feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust

• Synonym: angry

Melancholy

• Def: A gloomy state of mind• Synonym: sadness

Mocking

• Def: To attack or treat with ridicule• Synonym: taunt

Ominous

• Def: portending evil or harm• Synonym: threatening

Pessimistic

• Def: Gloomy• Synonym: hopeless

Severe

• Def: harsh• Synonym: strict

Solemn

• Def: Sober• Synonym: serious

Somber

• Def: dark and dull• Synonym: murky

Suspicious

• Def: tending to cause or excite suspicion• Synonym: doubtful

Irreverent

• Def: manifesting or characterized by irreverence

• Synonym: profane