tone words 41-60 Flashcards
exasperated
intensely irritated and frustrated.
greatly irritated or annoyed; infuriated
exultant
Feeling or expressing an uplifting joy over a success or victory: jubilant, triumphant.
triumphantly happy.
facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
characterized by levity of attitude and love of joking
fanciful
characterized by or showing fancy; capricious or whimsical in appearance
imaginary; unreal
overimaginative and unrealistic
designed to be exotically ornamental rather than practical.
flippant
not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
lacking proper respect or seriousness
fatalistic
someone who believes outcomes are determined in advance and can’t be changed
relating to or characteristic of the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.
fond
having an affection or liking for.
affectionate; loving.
foolishly optimistic; naive.
frivilous
not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviou
unworthy of serious or sensible treatment;
carefree and not serious
not having any serious purpose or value.
grandiloquent
pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress
Characterized by language that is elevated and sometimes pompous in style:
grave
having a serious and dignified quality
hagiographic
the writing of the lives of saints.
biography that idealizes its subject.
excessively flattering
haughty
have a big attitude and act like you’re better than other people
disdainful, overbearing, prideful, swaggering, and obnoxious
arrogantly superior and disdainful.
idyllic
extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
extremely pleasant, simple, and peaceful without any difficulties or dangers.
impartial
unbiased or neutral.
treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.
incisive
intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
accurate and sharply focused.
remarkably clear and direct
sharp; keen; acute:
