Tone Words Flashcards
(30 cards)
Colloquial
Using a conversational style; informal conversation
Condescending
And air of superiority
Contemptuous
Expressing contempt, a lack of respect, or hate
Cynical
An attitude of distrust of people and human nature
Despondent
Showing extreme discouragement
Didactic
In a tone intended to preach a sermon or teach a lesson about life
Disdainful
Expressing contempt, dislike, or hate
Euphoric
Feeling of elation or great joy
Facetious
Playfully humorous
Flippant
Lacking proper respect
Frivolous
Lacking in seriousness
Hostile
Extremely angry
Impartial
Attitude of being unbiased
Incisive
Impressively direct and decisive
Indignant
Attitude or being angry because of an injustice or unworthiness
Irreverent
Lacking proper respect or seriousness
Laudatory
Pertaining to or expressing praise
Moralistic
Characterized by a narrow and conventional moral attitude
Nostalgic
A sentimental yearning for a return to some past period of time
Patronizing
An air of treating someone well because of a feeling of superiority
Pedantic
Too picky or worried about tribal details
Burlesque
Comic; mocking through caricature of comic exaggeration
Pretentious
Attitude of extreme show to the point of being fake
Poignant
Affecting the emotions strongly
