Adjectives for Tone, Feelings &

Emotions
Adjective

Adjective

Adjective

Adjective

To Describe a Positive Tone

fresh

bold

happy

devoted

loving

sympathetic

believing

supportive

enlightened

clever

involved

intent

To Describe a Negative Tone

sarcastic

narcissistic

sardonic

mysterious

obnoxious

foolish

disgruntled

hurtful

hating

irritated

outraged

alarmed

startled

horrified

annoyed

secretive

quizzical

guilty

disbelieving

not supportive

cautious

calculated

purposeful

sad

bitter

angry

resentful

remorseful

To Describe Other Tones

light

heavy

intelligent

religious

political

secular

social

democratic

republican

liberal

conservative

To Describe a Positive Feeling

happy

well

ok

very well

clean

strong

beautiful

excited

attracted

handsome

gorgeous

attractive

empowered

intelligent

smart

better

agreeable

brave

calm

delightful

eager

gentle

jolly

joyful

kind

nice

sweet

proud

relieved

hope

faith

optimistic

loving

open

understanding

reliable

amazed

great

lucky

fortunate

festive

cheerful

moody

playful

animated

wonderful

thrilled

supportive

serene

free

engrossed

involved

To Describe a Negative Feeling

angry

sad

hungry

cold

hot

warm

chilly

thirsty

sick

tired

weak

disgruntled

terrible

dreadful

dirty

ugly

defeated

embarrassed

stupid

dumb

foolish

silly

hurt

nervous

scared

evil

bashful

pessimistic

sadistic

hating

taken aback

To Describe a Positive Emotion

happy

joyful

loving

liking

lusting

sweet

pride

appreciative

hope

faith

thrilled

overcome

overjoyed

respectful

supportive

serene

To Describe a Negative Emotion

sad

angry

mad

grumpy

tearful

devastated

horrified

disgruntled

hurt

annoyed

aggravated

hating

despise

sour

depressed

sick

fear

guilt

jealousy

self-pity

anxiety

frustration

envy

longing

shame

selfish

overwhelmed