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Word, definition, synonym, picture. Tanner Parrott 6. Tone Words. definition: characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings. synonym: kindhearted. Benevolent. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TONE WORDS
Word, definition, synonym, picture.Tanner Parrott 6
BENEVOLENTdefinition: characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings.synonym: kindhearted
COMPASSIONATE definition: a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. synonym: humaneness
COMPLIMENTARY definition: of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering. synonym: praiseful
FORTHRIGHT definition: going straight to the point. synonym: plainspoken
SERENE definition: calm, peaceful, or tranquil. synonym: at peace
SYMPATHETIC definition: harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another. synonym: caring
OBJECTIVE definition: something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish. synonym: goal
BEWILDERED definition: completely puzzled or confused. synonym: baffled
CONDESCENDING definition: showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority. synonym: talk down to
DESOLATE definition: barren or laid to waste. synonym: uninhabited
HAUGHTYdefinition: disdainfully proud; snobbish.synonym: proud
INDIGNANT definition: feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or insulting. synonym: resentful
IRREVERENTdefinition: deficient in veneration or respect. synonym: impious
MELANCHOLYdefinition: a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged. synonym: despondency
MOCKINGdefinition: to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech. synonym: taunt
OMINOUSdefinition: portending evil or harm. synonym: threatening
PESSIMISTICdefinition: the tendency to see, anticipate, or emphasize only bad or undesirable outcomes, results, conditions, problems, etc. synonym: hopeless
SEVEREdefinition: serious or stern in manner or appearance. synonym: strict
SOLEMNdefinition: serious thoughts or a grave mood. synonym: serious
SOMBERdefinition: gloomy, depressing, or dismal. synonym: mournful
SUSPICIOUSdefinition: inclined to suspect, especially inclined to suspect evil. synonym: doubtful