compassionate
Adj.
Showing sorrow or sympathy for
another who is suffering or hurt;
wanting to eliminate another’s
pain
synonyms:
 pity
 sympathy
mercy
The compassionate nurse treated her patients with
care.
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exuberant
Adjective
Showing extreme joy
and enthusiasm
synonyms:
excited
passionate
sparkling
effervescent
The exuberant child squealed when his
parents gave him permission to open
his gifts.
reverent
Adjective
Showing respect and
admiration
synonyms:
respectful
faithful
admiring
apathetic
Adjective
Showing little to no
emotion; not interested or
concerned
Synonyms:
unfeeling
unresponsive
 indifferent
The apathetic student shrugged her
shoulders when the counselor told her
about repeating the 7th grade.
belligerent
Adjective
showing aggression; waging
war; ready to fight; hostile
attitude
Synonyms:
 aggressive
hostile
combative
antagonistic
facetious
Adjective
Showing a lack of serious
intent, not meant to be
taken seriously; humorous
o
o
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amusing ridiculous
ridiculous
sarcastic
passive
Adjective
not reacting or
actively participating
Synonyms:
indifferent compliant
phlegmatic
choleric
Adjective
irritable; easily angered
synonyms:
cynical
Adjective
Bitterly distrustful; pessimistic
synonyms:
pompous
Adjective
exaggerated self-importance
or dignity
Synonyms:
boastful
self-centered vain narcissistic
The pompous butler turned his
nose up and closed the door.
melancholy
adjective
showing sadness;
depression
Synonyms:
pessimistic
Adjective
To expect the worst; see the
worst in all things
and situations
Synonyms:
humble
adjective
Not proud or arrogant;
polite and respectful
synonyms:
pretentious
Adjective
A false outer
appearance of
great worth
synonyms:
callous
Adjective
Insensitive and
unsympathetic
Synonyms:
serene
adjective
peaceful or tranquil;
calm
synonyms:
candid
Adjective
Honest; straightforward;
unbiased
synonyms:
judgmental
Adjective
Making judgments on
other people’s behavior;
self-righteous
Synonyms:
apprehensive
adjective
Uneasy; fearful about
something that might
happen
Synonyms:
uncertain
concerned
worried
nostalgic
Adjective
longingly remembering;
desire to return to a
former time in one’s life
Synonyms: