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5893396859admiringregarding something with respect, approval, or pleasure0
5893398798amiablefriendly; agreeable; willing to accept the wishes, decisions, or suggestions of others1
5893402396amusedpleasurably entertained2
5893402397appreciativefeeling or showing appreciation, thankfulness, or gratitude3
5893404506ardentcharacterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager, zealous support or activity4
5893422231authoritativeable to be trusted as accurate or true; considered to be the best of its kind5
5893423403benevolentexpressing goodwill or kindness; desiring to help others6
5893425024blithecarefree, lighthearted, without worry7
5893426223calmpeaceful; relaxed8
5893430718cheerfulno definition needed (cheerful)9
5893433760compassionatehaving or showing sympathy or sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering10
5893436300complimentaryconveying or expressing a compliment (a politey flattering remark)11
5893437933confidentno definition needed (confident)12
5893439482conciliatoryattempting to make someone less angry13
5893440753consolinggiving solace or comfort; to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of someone14
5893705962contentsatisfied with what one has; not wanting more or anything else15
5893705963ecstaticoverpowering, intense delight16
5893705964elatedvery happy or proud; jubilant; in high spirits17
5893705965elevatednoble, exalted, lofty; raised in rank, honor, power, character, etc.18
5893705966encouragingto inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence19
5893786693energeticno definition (energetic)20
5893789057enthusiasticintense interest in or passion for21
5893792270exhilaratedenlivened, invigorated, stimulated22
5893792273exuberanteffusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; extremely joyful and vigorous23
5893795327hopefulno definition needed (hopeful)24
5893797947impassionedfilled with intense feeling25
5893797948jocundvery cheerful, lighthearted, or merry26
5893799934jovialcharacterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good fellowship27
5893803667joyfulno definition needed (joyful)28
5893803668laudatoryexpressing high praise29
5893805636lightheartedcarefree and cheerful30
5893807150lovingno definition needed (loving)31
5893807151optimisticlooking at things in a positive way and expecting a favorable outcome32
5893812729passionatehaving intense emotion or strong feeling33
5893812730playfulno definition needed (playful)34
5893814348proudno definition needed (proud)35
5893816244reverentdeeply respectful36
5893816245romanticpertaining to romance; fanciful, impractical, unrealistic; dominated by idealism37
5893818767soothingtending to calm or assuage38
5893819961surprisedno definition needed (surprised)39
5893819962sympatheticdemonstrating feelings for another, especially in sorrow or trouble40
5893821783vibrantvigorous, energtetic41
5893821785whimsicalgiven to whimsy (excessively playful) or fanciful notions; capricious42
5893837580abrasiverude and unkind; has the potential to hurt someone's feelings43
5893838516accusingfinding fault with; blaming44
5893838517acerbicexpressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way45
5893839976admonitorygiving or conveying a warning or reprimand46
5893841440aggravatedannoyed or irritated47
5893841441aggressiveindicating a willingness to fight or argue48
5893842918agitateddisturbed, upset, flustered49
5893855650angryno definition needed (angry)50
5893870234apatheticshowing little or no emotion; indifferent or unresponsive; disinterested51
5893878496arroganta sense of superior importance52
5893878497audaciousextremely bold or daring; recklessly brave, even insolent (boldly rude or disrespectful)53
5893888339belligerentwarlike; aggressively hostile54
5893888340bitterresentful or cynical; intense antagonism or hostility55
5893901416brashimpertinent, impudent, insolent; energetic or spirited, especially in a disrespectful way56
5893903182brusquetalking or behaving in a very direct, brief, and unfriendly way; curt57
5893904400calloushardened insensitivity58
5893904401cavalierhaving or showing no concern for something that is important or serious59
5893906771cholericextremely irritable or easily angered60
5893942608coarseharsh or irritating; vulgar or obscene61
5893942609condemnatoryexpressing strong disapproval of62
5893944305condescendingdemonstrating patronizing superiority (i.e. talking down to someone)63
5893964715contemptuousexpressing deep hatred or disapproval64
5893966716criticalfinding fault with or judging with severity65
5893966717cynicalbitterly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic66
5893969636defensiveattempting to protect oneself from disapproval or criticism67
5893971760disappointedno definition needed (disappointed)68
5893971761disdainfulshowing contempt for anything regarded as unworthy69
5893975392disgruntledangry, dissatisfied70
5893975393disugstednauseatingly offended71
5893976451exasperatedincredibly angry, annoyed, or irritated72
5893976452furiousintensely angry, enraged, even inclined towards violence; wrathful73
5893979187harshungentle and unpleasant74
5893979188haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful; snobbish75
5893980969hatefulno definition needed (hateful)76
5893991483hurtfulno definition needed (hurtful)77
5893991484indignantangry at something that is perceived to be unfair/unjust; outraged78
5893993707inflammatorytending to arouse anger, hostility, passion, etc.79
5893994956irreverentlacking respect80
5893994957maliciousvicious, malevolent, spiteful81
5893996797manipulativeto manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner82
5893998118obnoxiousannoying, objectionable, offensive83
5893998119pompoushaving or showing the attitude of people who speak and behave in a very formal and serious way because they believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people84
5894038821quarrelsomeargumentative85
5894038822querulouscomplaining in an annoyed way86
5894040897reproachfulan expression of rebuke or disapproval87
5894169609sardonicshowing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something; showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something88
5894181170stridentexpressing opinions or criticism in a very forceful and often annoying or unpleasant way89
5894184520superficialconcerned with or comprehending only what is on the surface; shallow; not profound or thorough90
5894190365surlyunfriendly or hostile; rude or bad-tempered91
5894192193testyirritably impatient; touchy92
5894193660threateningintending to cause alarm; ominous93
5894193661tiredweary or bored94
5894195979vitriolicextreme harshness, anger, or bitterness95

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