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7428057936DidacticIntended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.0
7428057937ObjectiveNot influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.1
7428057947ToneThe attitude of the speaker toward another character, a place, an idea, or a thing2
7559723012ApprehensiveAnxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.3
7559725076ElegiacRelating to or characteristic of an elegy (lament for the dead)4
7559731672QuizzicalIndicating mild or amused puzzlement.5
7559738766RapturousFeeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm.6
7559742304ReproachfulExpressing disapproval or disappointment. Synonyms = disapproving, reproving, critical, censorious, disparaging, withering, accusatory, admonitory7
7559819755Satiricsarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses. Synonyms = mocking, ironic, ironical, satiric, sarcastic, sardonic; More8
7559859205DidacticSynonyms = instructive, instructional, educational, educative, informative, informational, edifying, improving, preceptive, pedagogic, moralistic9
7559860781ObjectiveSynonyms = impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, nonpartisan, disinterested, neutral, uninvolved, even-handed, equitable, fair, fair-minded, just, open-minded, dispassionate, detached, neutral10
7559862657ApprehensiveSynonyms = anxious, worried, uneasy, nervous, concerned, agitated, tense, afraid, scared, frightened, fearful11
7559864637ElegiacSynonyms = mournful, melancholic, melancholy, plaintive, sorrowful, sad12
7559867358QuizzicalSynonyms = inquiring, questioning, curious; puzzled, perplexed, baffled, mystified; amused, mocking, teasing13
7559869195RapturousSynonyms = ecstatic, joyful, elated, euphoric, enraptured, on cloud nine, in seventh heaven, transported, enchanted, blissful, happy14
7559872913ReproachfulSynonyms = disapproving, reproving, critical, censorious, disparaging, withering, accusatory, admonitory15
7559878158SatiricSynonyms = mocking, ironic, ironical, satiric, sarcastic, sardonic; More16
7559880284SolemnFormal and dignified; Not cheerful or smiling; serious; Characterized by deep sincerity.17
7559887710SolemnSynonyms = dignified, ceremonious, serious, grave, sober, somber, unsmiling, stern, grim, dour, humorless,18
7559911425CandidTruthful and straightforward; frank.19
7559911426CandidSynonyms = frank, outspoken, forthright, blunt, open, honest, truthful, sincere, direct, plain-spoken, straightforward, ingenuous, bluff20
7559911427Cynical1. doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile. 2. Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.21
7559912378CynicalSynonyms = skeptical, doubtful, distrustful, suspicious, disbelieving22
7559912380DetachedSynonyms = dispassionate, disinterested, objective, uninvolved, outside, neutral, unbiased, unprejudiced, impartial, nonpartisan, separate, disconnected23
7559912379Detached1. Separate or disconnected, in particular. 2. Aloof and objective.24
7559914560MelancholicSynonyms = depressed, sad, gloomy25
7559914561NostalgicHaving a a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations26
7559914562SanctimoniousMaking a show of being morally superior to other people.27
7559916734SanctimoniousSynonyms = self-righteous, pious, priggish, churchy, moralizing, preachy, smug, superior, hypocritical, insincere;28
7559916735SardonicGrimly mocking or cynical.29
7559916736SardonicSynonyms = mocking, satirical, sarcastic, ironical, darkly ironic30
7559918098SpeculativeEngaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge.31
7559918099SpeculativeSynonyms = conjectural, suppositional, theoretical, hypothetical32
7559919675AmbivalentHaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.33
7559919676AmbivalentSynonyms = equivocal, uncertain, unsure, doubtful, indecisive, inconclusive, irresolute, of two minds, undecided, torn, in a quandary, on the fence, hesitating, wavering, vacillating, equivocating,34
7559921411CausticSarcastic in a scathing and bitter way35
7559921412CausticSarcastic, cutting, biting, mordant, sharp, bitter, scathing, derisive, sardonic, ironic, scornful, trenchant, acerbic, abrasive, vitriolic, acidulous36
7559922805EffusiveExpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.37
7559924029EffusiveSynonyms = gushing, gushy, unrestrained, extravagant, fulsome, demonstrative, lavish, enthusiastic, lyrical38
7559927004RibaldReferring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.39
7559927005RibaldSynonyms = bawdy, coarse, foul-mouthed, lewd, naughty, off-color, racy, rude, base40
7559928556Capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.41
7559928557CapriciousSynonyms = fickle, inconstant, changeable, variable, mercurial, volatile, unpredictable, temperamental42
7559929574RidiculingSubjecting (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.43
7559929575RidiculingSynonyms = derisive, taunting, taunting44
7559929576ReverentFeeling or showing deep and solemn respect.45
7559929577ReverentSynonyms = respectful, reverential, admiring, awed, deferential46
7559931021PetulantChildishly sulky or bad-tempered.47
7559931022PetulantSynonyms = peevish, bad-tempered, querulous, pettish, fretful, cross, irritable, sulky, snappish, crotchety, touchy, tetchy, testy, fractious, grumpy, disgruntled, crabby48
7559931023ObsequiousObedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.49
7559932139ObsequiousSynonyms = servile, ingratiating, sycophantic, fawning, unctuous, oily, oleaginous, groveling, cringing, subservient, submissive, slavish50
7559932140PatronizingTreating with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.51
7559932141PatronizingSynonyms = condescending, disdainful, supercilious52
7559933597EarnestResulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.53
7559933598EarnestSynonyms = serious, solemn, grave, sober, humorless, staid, intense;54
7559934680IndignantFeeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.55
7559936074IndignantSynonyms = aggrieved, resentful, affronted, disgruntled, displeased, cross, angry, mad, annoyed, offended, exasperated, irritated, piqued, nettled, in high dudgeon, chagrined56
7559936075BitterAngry, hurt, or resentful because of one's bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.57
7559936076BitterSynonyms = Resentful, embittered, aggrieved, begrudging, rancorous, spiteful, jaundiced, ill-disposed, sullen, sour, churlish, morose, petulant, peevish, with a chip on one's shoulder58
7559937082ConciliatoryIntended or likely to placate (make somebody less angry) or pacify (to make somebody calm down).59
7559937083ConciliatorySynonyms = propitiatory, placatory, appeasing, pacifying, mollifying, peacemaking60
7559938052CallousShowing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.61
7559938053CallousSynonyms = heartless, unfeeling, uncaring, cold, cold-hearted, hard, hard-hearted, insensitive, lacking compassion, hard-bitten, hard-nosed, hard-edged, unsympathetic62
7559938054CholericBad-tempered or irritable.63
7559938055CholericSynonyms = irascible, irritable, angry, grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, testy, cranky, crusty, cantankerous, curmudgeonly, ill-tempered, peevish, cross, fractious, crabbed, crabby, waspish, prickly, peppery, touchy, short-tempered64
7559939555ChurlishRude in a mean-spirited and surly way.65
7559939556ChurlishSynonyms = rude, ill-mannered, ill-bred, discourteous, impolite, unmannerly, uncivil66
7559939557DerisiveExpressing contempt or ridicule.67
7559939558DerisiveSynonyms = mocking, jeering, scoffing, teasing, derisory, snide, sneering68
7559940563ContemptuousShowing contempt; scornful.69
7559940564ContemptuousSynonyms = scornful, disdainful, disrespectful, insulting, insolent, derisive, mocking70
7559942952AccusatoryCasting blame; hinting that somebody has done something wrong71
7559944748ObsequiousObedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.72
7559944749ObsequiousSynonyms = servile, ingratiating, sycophantic, fawning, unctuous, oily, oleaginous, groveling, cringing, subservient, submissive, slavish73
7559985772MelancholicFeeling or expressing pensive sadness.74
7560036706NostalgicSynonyms = wistful, evocative, romantic, sentimental, maudlin;75

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