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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.
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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