Tone Words

By Caroline PurtleTone WordsBenevolentcharacterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelingsSynonym: good, kind, humane, generous, liberal, benign, philanthropic, altruistic.

Compassionatehaving or showing compassion: a compassionate person; a compassionate letter. Synonym: pitying, sympathizing, sympathetic, tender

Complimentaryof the natureof, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flatteringSynonym: commendatory, praising, laudatory.

Forthrightgoing straight to thepoint; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.Synonym: Straight Forward

Serenecalm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: a serene landscape; serene old age.Synonym: undisturbed, imperturbable, unperturbed, composed

Sympatheticcharacterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathySynonym: commiserating, kind, tender, affectionate

Objectivesomething that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purposeSynonym: object, destination, aim. 5. impartial, fair, impersonal, disinterested.

Bewilderedto confuse or puzzle completely; perplex: These shifting attitudes bewilder meSynonym: mystify, nonplus, confuse, daze, confound, stagger, muddle.

Condescendingshowing or implying a usually patronizing descentfrom dignity or superioritySynonym: patronizing, disdainful, supercilious.Desolatebarren or laid waste; devastatedSynonym: ravagedHaughtydisdainfully proud; snobbishSynonym: lordly, disdainful, contemptuousIndignantfeeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjustSynonym: angry, resentful, infuriated, madMelancholya gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolongedSynonym: sadness, dejection, despondencyMockingto attack or treat with ridiculeSynonym: deride; taunt, flout, gibeOminousportending evil or harm; foreboding; threateningSynonym: portentous, threatening, menacing, fateful Pessimisticpertaining to or characterized by pessimismSynonym: despairing, hopeless

Severeharsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticismSynonym: strict, hardSolemngrave, sober, or mirthless, as a personSynonym: unsmiling, seriousSombergloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted]Synonym: dusky, murky, sunlessSuspicioustending to cause or excite suspicion; questionableSynonym: suspect, dubious, doubtful.Irreverentnot reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverenceSynonym: irreligious, impious, profane.