10 more words focusing on feelings or settings Flashcards

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Somber

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Somber
Definition: Serious, gloomy, or grave in tone; dark or dull.
Sentence Example: The somber mood of the ceremony reflected the sadness of the occasion.
Synonyms: Grim, melancholy, mournful, subdued
Antonyms: Cheerful, bright, happy, lighthearted

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Invigorating

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Invigorating
Definition: Making one feel strong, healthy, or full of energy; revitalizing.
Sentence Example: The invigorating breeze on the mountaintop refreshed them after their long hike.
Synonyms: Energizing, revitalizing, refreshing, stimulating
Antonyms: Draining, exhausting, tiring, depleting

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Desolate

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Desolate
Definition: A place or feeling that is barren, empty, and bleak; abandoned.
Sentence Example: After the storm passed, the town looked desolate, with debris scattered everywhere.
Synonyms: Bleak, barren, empty, forlorn
Antonyms: Lively, vibrant, populated, thriving

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Exuberant

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Exuberant
Definition: Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; joyful and enthusiastic.
Sentence Example: The children were exuberant after receiving the good news about the surprise trip.
Synonyms: Enthusiastic, lively, joyful, cheerful
Antonyms: Gloomy, apathetic, lethargic, subdued

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Ominous

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Ominous
Definition: Suggesting that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.
Sentence Example: The ominous clouds gathered on the horizon, signaling an approaching storm.
Synonyms: Threatening, foreboding, menacing, sinister
Antonyms: Promising, reassuring, comforting, auspicious

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Pensive

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Pensive
Definition: Engaged in deep or serious thought, often with a hint of sadness.
Sentence Example: She sat by the window, looking out with a pensive expression, lost in thought.
Synonyms: Thoughtful, contemplative, reflective, introspective
Antonyms: Carefree, lighthearted, distracted, inattentive

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Jubilant

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Jubilant
Definition: Feeling or expressing great happiness or joy.
Sentence Example: The crowd was jubilant as their team won the championship.
Synonyms: Joyful, ecstatic, elated, delighted
Antonyms: Sorrowful, gloomy, downcast, despondent

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Forlorn

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Forlorn
Definition: Feeling abandoned, hopeless, or sad; lonely and deserted.
Sentence Example: The forlorn child stood by the window, waiting for his parents to return.
Synonyms: Abandoned, desolate, sorrowful, sad
Antonyms: Hopeful, content, joyful, optimistic

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Elusive

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Elusive
Definition: Difficult to find, catch, or understand; evasive.
Sentence Example: The elusive butterfly flitted from flower to flower, making it hard to catch.
Synonyms: Evasive, hard to grasp, tricky, fleeting
Antonyms: Accessible, clear, obvious, attainable

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Euphoric

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Euphoric
Definition: Feeling intense excitement, happiness, or pleasure.
Sentence Example: The crowd was euphoric after their team won the championship game.
Synonyms: Ecstatic, joyful, elated, blissful
Antonyms: Miserable, depressed, gloomy, downhearted

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