Cold → Cool → (a)   → Freezing → Icy

Happy → (a)   → Thrilled → Ecstatic → Overjoyed

Slow → Steady → (a)   → Fast → Lightning-fast

Small → Tiny → (a)   → Minuscule → Microscopic

Angry → Upset → (a)   → Furious → Enraged

Bright → Light → (a)   → Shining → Radiant

Sad → Unhappy → (a)   → Miserable → Heartbroken