feeling p1 Flashcards
(8 cards)
Joyful
Joyful is an adjective that describes a feeling of great happiness or delight. It refers to being full of joy or showing happiness.
Examples:
– She had a joyful expression on her face when she received the good news.
– The joyful laughter of children filled the room.
Synonyms for “joyful” could include happy, delighted, cheerful, or elated depending on the level of happiness.
content
Content is an adjective that describes a state of being satisfied or at peace with what you have or the situation you’re in. It’s a calm, peaceful kind of happiness, not necessarily full of excitement or extreme joy.
Examples:
– After a long day, she felt content sitting by the fire with a good book.
– He was content with the simple life, surrounded by close friends and family.
Content can also be a noun (meaning the things contained in something, like a book or website), but in its adjective form, it refers to a sense of peaceful satisfaction.
Relieved
Relieved is an adjective that describes the feeling of release from stress, worry, or anxiety. It’s when you feel a sense of calm or comfort after something that was causing you concern or fear is resolved or no longer an issue.
Examples:
– I felt relieved when I finally finished the exam.
– After hearing that my friend was safe, I was relieved.
– He looked relieved when the doctor said the test results were normal.
Synonyms for “relieved” could include comforted, reassured, eased, or calmed, depending on the situation.
Hopeful
Hopeful is an adjective that describes a feeling of expecting or wishing for a positive outcome. It’s about having hope or believing that things will turn out well in the future.
Examples:
– She felt hopeful about her job interview and was eager to hear back.
– Despite the challenges, they remained hopeful that they could turn things around.
– After hearing the good news, he was hopeful for the future.
Synonyms for “hopeful” could include optimistic, expectant, positive, or encouraged depending on the situation.
Grateful
Grateful is an adjective that describes a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation for something someone has done for you or for something you have.
Examples:
– I am so grateful for all the support my friends gave me during my difficult time.
– She felt grateful for the opportunity to travel abroad and explore new cultures.
– They were grateful for the warm welcome they received at their new job.
Synonyms for “grateful” could include thankful, appreciative, obliged, or indebted depending on the context.
Thankful
Thankful is an adjective that expresses a feeling of gratitude or appreciation for something positive or helpful that has happened. It’s very similar to grateful but may sound a little more informal or immediate in some contexts.
Examples:
– I’m so thankful for my family’s support during my move.
– She felt thankful for the advice she received from her mentor.
– After the concert, the band was thankful for the enthusiastic crowd.
Synonyms for “thankful” include grateful, appreciative, indebted, or obliged depending on the situation.
Peaceful
Peaceful is an adjective that describes a state of calm, tranquility, and absence of disturbance or conflict. It refers to a feeling or environment that is quiet and free from stress.
Examples:
– The garden was so peaceful, with birds chirping and the gentle breeze flowing.
– After a long week at work, I enjoy a peaceful evening with a good book.
– They spent a peaceful afternoon by the lake, enjoying the quiet surroundings.
Synonyms for “peaceful” include calm, serene, tranquil, quiet, or restful, depending on the situation.
inspired
is an adjective that describes a feeling of being motivated or influenced by something to take action or create something. It often refers to a sense of excitement or creativity sparked by a person, idea, or event.
Examples:
– After watching the documentary, I felt inspired to start volunteering.
– Her speech was so inspired that it motivated many people to pursue their dreams.
– He was inspired by nature to paint beautiful landscapes.
Synonyms for “inspired” include motivated, encouraged, stimulated, energized, or moved depending on the context.
