Tone Words

Annie TarwaterTone WordsBenevolentcharacterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.good, kind, humane, generous, liberal, benign, philanthropic, altruistic.

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

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

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

Serenecalm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: a serene landscape; serene old age.undisturbed

SympatheticCalm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: a serene landscape; serene old age. Undisturbed.

ObjectiveSomething that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target: the objective of a military attack; theobjective of a fund-raising drive. Object

BewilderedCompletely puzzled or confused; perplexed.Mystify

CondescendingShowing or implying a usually patronizing descentfrom dignity or superiority.Patronizing

DesolateBarren or laid waste; devastated: a treeless, desolate landscape. Ravaged

HaughtyDisdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.Lordly

IndignantFeeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.

Angry

MelancholyA gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.Sadness

MockingTo attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. Deride

Ominousportending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious: an ominous bank of dark clouds.Evil or damaging

Pessimisticpertaining to or characterized by pessimism; gloomy: a pessimistic outlook. Despairing

Severeharsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.Strict

Solemngrave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.Unsmiling

Sombergloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway.Dusky

Suspicioustending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior. Suspect

Irreverentnot reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent replyIrreligious