compassionate adj. showing sorrow or sympathy for another who is suffering or hurt;
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compassionate Adj. Showing sorrow or sympathy for another who is suffering or hurt; wanting to eliminate another’s pain synonyms: pity tenderness mercy sympathy The compassionate nurse treated her patients with care. exuberant Adjective Showing extreme joy - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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compassionateAdj.Showing sorrow or sympathy for another who is suffering or hurt;wanting to eliminate another’s painsynonyms:
pity tenderness mercy sympathy The compassionate nurse treated her patients
with care.
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exuberant AdjectiveShowing extreme joy and enthusiasmsynonyms:
passionatesparklingeffervescentexcitedThe exuberant child squealed when he was given permission to open his gifts.
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reverent AdjectiveShowing respect and admirationsynonyms:
respectfulfaithfuladmiringThe reverent subjects worshiped and loved their ruler for his wise and generous ways.
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apathetic AdjectiveShowing little to no emotion; not interested or concernedSynonyms:
indifferentunresponsiveunfeeling
The apathetic student shrugged her shoulders when she was told she would be repeating the 7th grade.
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belligerent Adjectiveshowing aggression; waging war; ready to fight; hostileattitudeSynonyms:
hostileaggressivecombativeantagonistic
The belligerent employee received so many complaints that he was readily fired.
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facetiousAdjectiveShowing a lack of serious intent, not meant to be taken seriously; humorous Synonyms:o ridiculouso sarcastico amusing
The facetious teacher told the students that there would be a pop quiz on the first day of school.
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passiveAdjectivenot reacting or actively participatingSynonyms:indifferent phlegmatic compliant The passive student followed
directions but never participated or showed any real interest in the lesson.
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cholericAdjectiveirritable; easily angered
synonyms:testy impatient
The choleric businessman fired his secretary.
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cynicalAdjectiveBitterly distrustful; pessimisticsynonyms:
skeptical suspicious
The cynical businessman was convinced that everyone was stealing his ideas and taking credit for them
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pompousAdjectiveexaggerated self-importance or dignitySynonyms:self-centered narcissistic vain
boastfulThe pompous butler turned his nose
up and closed the door.
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melancholyadjectiveshowing sadness; depressionSynonyms: down moody gloomy blue
The girl was melancholy as she thought of all the people she’d be leaving behind.
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pessimisticAdjectiveTo expect the worst; see the worst in all things and situationsSynonyms: hopeless sullen bleak worriedThe pessimistic man always saw the
glass as “half empty” instead of “half full”.
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humbleadjectiveNot proud or arrogant; polite and respectfulsynonyms:
modestdemurereservedThe humble professor never bragged about his numerous awards, but instead listened to others and gave encouragement.
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pretentiousAdjectiveA false outer appearance of great worthsynonyms: flashy flaunting showyThe pretentious young girl, spoiled
rotten by her parents, had no real friends because of her attitude.
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callousAdjectiveInsensitive and unsympathetic
Synonyms: cold uncaring heartlessThe callous babysitter didn’t care
about upsetting the child.
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sereneadjectivepeaceful or tranquil;calmsynonyms:
easygoing laid-back sedateThe beautiful sunset over the gentle
ocean waves was just the serene atmosphere the busy man needed to help him relax.
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candidAdjectiveHonest; straightforward;unbiasedsynonyms:
sincere genuine truthful openThe new class president believed that being candid won her the most votes.
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judgmentalAdjectiveMaking judgments onother people’s behavior;self-righteous
Synonyms:smug pious snobbishShe was so judgmental that people stopped telling her anything.
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apprehensiveadjectiveUneasy; fearful about something that might happenSynonyms:concerned uncertain worried
The boy, apprehensive about the plan, was sure they would all get caught.
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nostalgicAdjectivelongingly remembering;desire to return to a former time in one’s life
Synonyms:sentimental sappy wistfulThe woman was nostalgic about the times she had spent with her grandparents as a child.