Tone Words To Know Flashcards
(20 cards)
Aloof
Not emotionally involved, cool and distant
Apathetic
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Ambivalent
Having mixed feelings, could go either way
Cynical
Distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
Disdainful
Showing contempt/scorn or lack of respect
Didactic
Intending to instruct or teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
Earnest
Showing sincere, heartfelt, and serious conviction
Effusive
Expressing overflowing and demonstrative feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval (gushing over something/someone)
Facetious
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant. Sounds like Mr. Bennet…
Flippant
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude toward things that are good, serious, and/or important. Sounds like Mr. Bennet…
Incredulous
Skeptical and unbelieving; a tone that conveys a sense of doubt about someone/something
Indignant
Expressing self-righteous anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Laudatory
Expressing praise and/or congratulations
Morose
Sullen, sulky, ill-humored, very down
Malicious
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm to another
Patronizing
Talking down to or condescending; implying that the speaker is superior
Pompous
Affectedly and irritatingly grand and self-important
Reticent
Reluctant or restrained in revealing one’s thoughts and feelings, reserved
Reverent
Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect; almost worshipful.
Volatile
Likely to change suddenly or quickly (example: a volatile temper)
