Describing People and Feelings: English Vocabulary Builder
In this short video, I introduce you to over 50 words that can be used to describe people and feelings in English.
The vocabulary words from the video are:
pleasant /ˈplɛzn̩t/
synonyms: friendly, likable, nice
She's a pleasant person to be around.
joyful /ˈʤoɪfəl/
synonyms: happy, cheerful, cheery
People are more joyful during the holidays.
baffled /ˈbæfəld/
synonyms:confused, puzzled, bewildered
I was baffled by the strange words they used.
thrilled /ˈθrɪld/
synonyms:excited, elated, delighted
I was thrilled about getting a new job.
timid /ˈtɪməd/
synonyms: shy, bashful
Alice is timid at parties.
heated /ˈhiːdəd/
synonyms: angry, mad, angered (by something)
She got a bit heated during the argument.
enraged /ɪnˈreɪʤd/
synonyms: infuriated, livid, fuming
She wasn't just mad, she was enraged!
wary /ˈweri/
synonyms: suspicious, apprehensive, leery
He is wary of sales people at his door.
worried /ˈwɚrid/
synonyms: concerned, anxious, nervous
They were worried about paying their bills on time.
arrogant /ˈerəgənt/
synonyms: cocky, brash, conceited
The football player was talented but arrogant.
empathetic /ˌɛmpəˈθɛdɪk/
synonyms: caring, compassionate, understanding
She's an empathetic person and always has been.
silly /ˈsɪli/
synonyms: playful, whimsical, spirited
She is silly and fun when she plays with her kids.
embarrassed /ɪmˈberəst/
synonyms: ashamed, mortified, humiliated
He was embarrassed because he farted at dinner.
peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/
synonyms: calm, tranquil, serene
She always has a peaceful feeling at the beach.
