Tone Words Vocab List

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Malicious

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Purposefully hurtful; intended to cause harm or injury.

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Sardonic

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Using irony to mock or show contempt; often sarcastic in tone.

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Reverent

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Treating a subject with honor or respect; showing deep admiration.

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Optimistic

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Hopeful and cheerful; expecting positive outcomes.

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Cynical

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Questioning the basic sincerity and goodness of people; distrustful of human motives.

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Sarcastic

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Using irony in a way that mocks or conveys contempt; often humorous.

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Apathetic

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Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

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Solemn

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Serious and dignified; often associated with a sense of gravity.

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Contemplative

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Expressing or involving prolonged thought; reflective.

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Accusatory

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Indicating or suggesting that someone has done something wrong.