Tone Words Flashcards
Admonitory
expressing admonition; warning
admonition-friendly reproof; counsel or warning against fault or oversight
Amiable
friendly, sociable, congenial; generally agreeable
Exalted
- elevated in rank, power, or character; lofty
- Held in high estimation; glorified or praised
Gracious
- Marked by kindness and courtesy; characterized by charm, good taste, generosity of spirit, and the tasteful leisure of wealth and good breeding; graceful; marked by tact and delicacy; urbane
- Merciful, compassionate
Indignant
feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy; filled with or marked by indignation
Meditative
marked by or conducive to meditation
a discourse intended to express its author’s reflections or to guide others in contemplation; disposed or given to meditation
Obliging
willing to do favors; helpful
Restrained
marked by restraint
a control over the expression of one’s emotions or thoughts; not excessive or extravagant
Sprightly
marked by a cheerful lightness and vivacity; spirited; zesty
Wary
marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting or escaping danger