Tone Words - Positive Flashcards
Amused
finding something funny or entertaining.
“people looked on with amused curiosity”
Assertive
having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
“the job may call for assertive behaviour”
Confident
feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one’s abilities or qualities.
“we require outgoing, confident people able to approach large groups”
Earnest
resulting from or showing, honest, sincere and intense conviction.
“an earnest student”
Encouraging
giving someone support or confidence; supportive.
“she gave me an encouraging smile”
Enthusiastic
having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
“he could be wildly enthusiastic about a project”
Optimistic
hopeful and confident about the future.
“the optimistic mood of the Sixties”
Playful
intended for one’s own or others’ amusement rather than seriously.
“he gave me a playful punch on the arm”
Proud
feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
“a proud grandma of three boys”
Reasonable
having sound judgement; fair and sensible.
“no reasonable person could have objected”
Respectful
regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct.
“they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady”
Soothing
having a gently calming effect.
“she put on some soothing music”
Sympathetic
feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
“she was sympathetic towards staff with family problems”