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Tone Words. Taylor O’Donald 4 th 3-21-11. Benevolent. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings kind. Compassionate. having or showing compassion tender. complimentary. of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering
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Tone Words Taylor O’Donald 4th 3-21-11
Benevolent • characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings • kind
Compassionate • having or showing compassion • tender
complimentary • of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering • praising
forthright • going straight to the point • aboveboard
serene • calm, undisturbed • at peace
Sympathetic • concerned, feeling • affectionate
Objective • something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish • disinterested
bewildered • completely puzzled or confused • baffle
condescending • showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority • supercilious
desolate • barren or laid waste • abandoned
haughty • disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant • lordly
indignant • expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base • angry
melancholy • gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged • sadness
mocking • to attack or treat with ridicule • tease
ominous • portending evil or harm • harmful
pessimistic • pertaining to or characterized by pessimism • hopeless
severe • causing discomfort or distress by extreme character or conditions • harsh
solemn • characterized by dignified or serious formality • Grave
somber • gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted • dusky
suspicious • tending to cause or excite suspicion • doubtful
irrelevant • Doesn’t matter , not important • Not relevant