Tone Words

This is just a small sampling of good tone words. Keep adding to this list as you come across new vocabulary words.

 

 



PASSIONATE

Zealous

Obsessive

Intense

Intimate

Involved

Heartfelt

Dedicated

Loving

Personal

Fanatical

Emotional

Ecstatic

Enthusiastic

Excited

Caring

 

FURIOUS

Loathsome

Vengeful

Enraged

Infuriated

Inflamed

Frustrated

Agitated

Bothered

Livid

Irate

Pissed

Angry

Ticked off

Mad

Upset

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECSTATIC

Ebullient

Exuberant

Elated

Thrilled

Overjoyed

Happy

Excited

 

OPTIMISTIC

Panglossian

Believe

Hopeful

Wishful

Gay

Assured

Confident

Idealistic

Positive

Upbeat

Cheerful

 

 

OMINOUS

Looming

Ominous

Inevitable

Fateful

Apocalyptic

Doomsday

Terminal

Fearful

Pessimistic

Apprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

PROUD

Honorable

Arrogant

Respectful

Conceded

Cocky

Self-centered

Snotty

Contemptuous

Patronizing

Haughty

Arrogant

Condescending

Overbearing

Defiant

Boastful

Conceited

 

CAUSTIC

Venomous

Caustic

Acerbic

Mordant

Abusive

Mocking

Sarcastic

Scornful

Spiteful

Abrasive

Derisive

Disdainful

Cruel

Biting

Offensive

Rude

 

 

 

SCHOLARLY/

ACADEMIC

Pedantic

Didactic

Scholarly

Intelligent

Knowledgeable

Studious

Theoretical

Bright

Smart

Informed

 

DEFIANT

Rebellious

Protesting

Stubborn

Contemptuous

Obstinate

Disdainful

Scornful

Sneering

 

DISTRAUGHT

Distressed

Frustrated

Concerned

Anxious

Perturbed

Exasperated

Infuriated

 

AUDACIOUS

Daring

Bold

Brave

Overconfident

Bombastic

Arrogant

Overweening

Brash

Haughty

Proud

Snooty

 

 

SYMPATHETIC

Compassionate

Sensitive

Caring

Empathetic

 

 

SARDONIC/SATIRIC

Scornful

Mocking

Sarcastic

Scathing

Irreverent

Derisive

Mordant

Cynical

Acerbic

Ironic

Contemptuous

Disrespectful

Impertinent

Insolent

Audacious

Cheeky

Condescending

 

HUMOROUS

Comical

Farcical

Jocular

Amusing

Absurd

Ludicrous

Lighthearted (vs. serious)

Playful

Informal (vs. formal)