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 5 Senses Words

Positive Negative

The palatable... Putrid aftertaste (foul and

Appetising lingering)
Mouth-watering Like ash in my mouth
A delectable delight Nauseating
Taste Danced on my taste buds in Assaulted my taste buds
perfect harmony Brackish (salty)
Luscious Tasteless torture
Exploded on my taste buds Repulsive
Ambrosial (fit for Gods) Eye-watering

Silken caress Suffocatingly sticky

Velveteen softness Leathery and lifeless
Light as a feather Abrasively rough
Sumptuously smooth Clammy
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Effortless glide

A kaleidoscope of colour
Cloaked in shadow
Glimmered like a winking star
Murky and muddled
Golden hues
Flickering, on the verge of
Serene and sund-dabbled
vanishing
Ethereal glow (not of this
See A grotesque distortion
world)
Tall and towering over me
Dazzling daylight
Pallid hue (pale)
A magnificent masterpiece
A masterpiece of mutation
Glowing like the warm embers
Obscured
of a campfire

A musical melody A cacophony or clashing

The whispering wind A guttural growl
A symphony of sound A ghost of a whisper
Hear s of lulling lullaby Piercing shriek
Rhythmic patter of rain A deafening roar of chaos
Like a silver-tongued serenade The wailing wind
The birds singing sweet songs The roar of thunder
harmonious Sinister silence

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 Perfumed Stench
Intoxicating aroma Smell curling in my nostrils
Delicate fragrance Reek of rot
Salivating smell Noxious fumes
Smell
Embracing aroma Sour tang
A bouquet of sweet smells Rancid and reeking
Evocative scent Offensive odour
Divine smell Stifling as a musty closet

Examples

Positive Negative

The palatable fusion of flavours

melted effortlessly on my
tongue, leaving an aftertaste of A putrid aftertaste clung to my
indulgence. tongue, bitter and unshakable.
The flavours danced on my taste Like ash in my mouth, the acrid
buds in perfect harmony, a flavour coated my throat,
symphony of textures and tastes leaving me gasping for relief.
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of flavour that awakened every Nauseating and vile, the flavour
sense. curdled in my mouth, leaving a
An ambrosial indulgence, so lingering sense of regret.
divine and otherworldly, it felt as The repulsive bitterness
if it had been crafted by the gnawed at my senses, a
hands of gods themselves. tasteless torture that refused to
Each mouthful was a delectable fade.
delight, its richness coating my
tongue with velvety warmth.

The silken caress of the fabric

glided over my skin, whispering The suffocatingly sticky residue
luxury with every movement. clung to my fingers, refusing to
Light as a feather, the sensation let go.
drifted over me, barely there yet The leathery and lifeless texture
deeply soothing. sent an eerie chill through me,
Touch
The warmth of cashmere like touching something long
embraced me, a cocoon of since dead.
comfort against the cold. Abrasively rough, it scraped
Like liquid gold running between against my skin like sandpaper
my fingers, it was smooth and against raw flesh.
seamless.

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 Positive Negative

Clammy and cold, it gripped

me like an unwanted spectre,
leeching warmth from my
The effortless glide of fingertips
body.
Touch against polished marble sent a
Jagged and biting, the surface
shiver of pleasure up my spine.
was a cruel assault on my
fingertips, like shards of glass
biting into my skin.

A kaleidoscope of colour burst Cloaked in shadow, the figure

before my eyes, swirling in stood ominously, its outline
mesmerising harmony. bleeding into the darkness.
Glimmering like a winking star, The murky, muddled
the light danced playfully landscape twisted and warped,
against the velvet night. robbing me of clarity.
Bathed in golden hues, the scene Flickering on the verge of
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glow shimmered as though it A grotesque distortion of
belonged to a realm beyond my reality, the image wavered like
own. a nightmare barely contained.
The world before me was a The pallid hue of his face
magnificent masterpiece, every drained any trace of life,
detail carved with meticulous leaving only a ghostly
precision. impression of what once was.

A musical melody drifted

through the air, light and lilting A cacophony of clashing
like a whispered secret. sounds erupted around me,
The whispering wind carried grating against my ears.
tales of distant lands, its voice A guttural growl rumbled from
soft and knowing. the shadows, low and
A symphony of sound enveloped menacing.
me, each note a carefully placed A ghost of a whisper slithered
Hear
brushstroke on an unseen through the silence, chilling in
canvas. its unnatural stillness.
Like a silver-tongued serenade, The piercing shriek shattered
the voice wrapped around me, the air, jagged and unrelenting.
smooth and hypnotic. The deafening roar of chaos
The rhythmic patter of rain swelled around me, drowning
drummed a soothing lullaby out all thought.
against the rooftop.

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 Positive Negative

The air was perfumed with the

scent of jasmine, delicate yet
intoxicating.
A rancid stench curled in my
A heady, embracing aroma
nostrils, thick and suffocating.
swirled around me, wrapping me
The reek of rot clung to the air,
in its comforting warmth.
festering and foul.
The delicate fragrance of
The noxious fumes burned my
blooming roses lingered,
Smell throat, acrid and unbearable.
painting the air with romance.
A sour tang lingered on the
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A bouquet of sweet smells
of a long-abandoned crypt.
drifted through the room, each
note carrying whispers of
nostalgia.

Weather

Positive Negative

A relentless glare
A golden embrace oppressive heat pressed down
Sunlight dripped like liquid honey like an iron hand
amber hues merciless sun
Warmth seeped into my skin scorching inferno,
Sun radiant glow Heat waves rippled like a
bathed in a golden sheen mirage
A celestial beacon, illuminating sun glowered down, pitiless
the world and unrelenting
peach-tinted dawn sweltering air suffocated
sky bleached white

A crystalline wonderland
Snowflakes waltzed through the frozen expanse
air Ice bit into my skin like a
A pristine sheet of ivory thousand needles
soft crunch of fresh snow cruel sheet of white
Snow A sugar-dusted landscape Slush pooled in murky puddles,
A hushed serenity blanketed the A treacherous path
world i The sky sagged
twinkled like diamonds frigid air
A delicate flurry, swirling in a relentless blizzard
graceful ballet

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 Positive Negative

rhythmic lullaby of rain torrential downpour battered

painted silver streaks the earth
cool drizzle kissed my skin rain lashed like a thousand tiny
scent of petrichor lingered in the daggers
air Rivers of murky water
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soft mist
suffocating gloom blanketed
like an ethereal veil
the landscape
Clouds drifted lazily,
The sky hung low and heavy
mysterious haze, whispering
dense fog choked the streets
secrets to the wind
thick with damp and shadow
Foggy/ gentle fog swirled around my
heavy clouds loomed, dark and
Cloudy ankles,
brooding
pearly mist
A shroud of mist slithered over
Clouds stretched like
the earth
brushstrokes across a canvas
vast abyss of dull despair
A dreamy mist shrouded the
bleak expanse of grey
land
suffocated the horizon
twilight haze

Examples

Positive Negative

A relentless glare, piercing and

The golden embrace of the unforgiving
morning sun painted the world in The oppressive heat pressed
warm hues of amber and rose. down like an iron hand
Sunlight dripped through the The ground cracked under the
trees like molten gold, dappling merciless sun
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 Positive Negative

The day unfolded beneath a

resplendent sky, so blue it
The sweltering air suffocated
seemed infinite.
with its sticky grasp
Sun The warmth of the afternoon sun
A sky bleached white with the
wrapped around me like a
cruelty of midday heat
familiar embrace, soothing and
serene.

A crystalline wonderland, pure

A bitter wind howled through
and untouched
the frozen expanse
Snowflakes waltzed through the
Ice bit into my skin like a
air like delicate whispers
thousand needles
A pristine sheet of ivory
The world lay entombed
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The sky sagged under the
A hushed serenity blanketed the
weight of impending snowfall
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The frigid air gnawed at my
Frost-kissed windows twinkled
lungs with each breath
like diamonds
The relentless blizzard
A delicate flurry, swirling in a
swallowed everything in sight
graceful ballet

A torrential downpour battered

A rhythmic lullaby drummed the earth with merciless force
softly against the windowpane The rain lashed like a thousand
Gentle showers painted silver tiny daggers
streaks on the glass Rivers of murky water gushed
A cool drizzle kissed my skin, through the streets, swallowing
refreshing and light all in their path
The scent of petrichor lingered in The sky wept in heavy sheets,
the air, a promise of renewal drowning the world in shadow
Rain Droplets shimmered like liquid A thunderous storm loomed,
pearls on every surface each raindrop a warning of
Rain cascaded in a soothing chaos
murmur, a melody of nature The relentless deluge blurred
A light drizzle dusted the earth, the world into an indistinct
reviving all it touched haze
The streets gleamed beneath a The dampness clung to my
misty sheen, bathed in silver skin like an unwelcome shroud
reflections The air was thick with the scent
of sodden decay

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 Positive Negative

A suffocating gloom blanketed

the landscape in dreary
A soft mist curled around the oppression
earth like an ethereal veil The sky hung low and heavy, a
Clouds drifted lazily, painting the suffocating mass of grey
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A mysterious haze wove through swallowing everything in its
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silver ahead
A dreamy, gossamer mist The sunless sky stretched
shrouded the land in quiet endlessly, a vast abyss of dull
wonder despair
A twilight haze settled, casting A bleak expanse of grey
the world in muted elegance suffocated the horizon,
swallowing all traces of
warmth

Feelings

Positive Negative

A fleeting joy
glow of joy
A hollow laughter,
heart full with delight
A paper-thin happiness
euphoric (incredibly happy)
A brittle smile,
symphony of laughter
A momentary high,
Happiness Light as air
The illusion of happiness,
world sparkled with golden
masking the storm beneath
optimism
A forced facade of
warm embrace of serenity
contentment
A kaleidoscope of bliss
A distant happiness

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 Positive Negative

A quiet melancholy A cavernous void of loneliness

A gentle sorrow The suffocating weight of
tender ache solitude
A wistful sigh, A storm of grief
Sadness/ A solitary moment of devoid of warmth
Alone contemplation The hollow ache of
A sadness that settled like a abandonment
lullaby A shadow of despair
A heavy heart Drowning in a sea of isolation
A veil of quiet sorrow A shattered heart

A thrill of anticipation, electric A bone-deep terror

and exhilarating A paralyzing dread
A sharp intake of breath The suffocating presence of
A racing heartbeat, pounding unseen horrors
with nervous excitement A hollow chill creeping up my
The rush of adrenaline spine
Fear Eyes wide with the exhilaration My pulse pounded like a
The delicious tension of trapped bird
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A moment suspended in thrilling A shadow of fear looming over
suspense me

A disorienting haze
A tangle of thoughts, knotted
caught in quiet contemplation
and impossible to unravel
intricate yet intriguing
A fog of uncertainty
mind whirring
The ground shifted, leaving me
A fog of curiosity,
Confused grasping for stability
A maze of thoughts
A whirlwind of questions
The thrill of the unknown
mind clouded with indecision
A world of endless possibilities
sinking dread of being utterly
The quiet hum of thought
lost
A storm of confusion

smouldering rage
A fire of determination
wildfire of fury
A righteous fury
A tempest of wrath
defiance, pulsing with
A seething bitterness
unshakable resolve
A clenched jaw, biting back the
A storm of energy
Anger storm within
sharp edge of intensity,
A venomous fury
blaze of conviction
A red mist of anger, clouding all
A tempest of emotions, fierce yet
reason
resolute
The pressure of fury building,
A spark of rebellion
threatening to explode

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 Positive Negative

turned cold, brittle as autumn

A warmth that radiated from the leaves
inside out A fracture in devotion,
A heartbeat in perfect sync splintering silently
A tether of devotion weighed down by doubt,
so deep it echoed through the sinking into uncertainty
Love soul The quiet decay of affection
A magnetic pull stretched thin, fraying at the
The whisper of affection edges
A symphony of souls ache of unrequited love,
A love that flourished like spring gnawing away at the heart
after a long winter A storm of emotions
lost to time, now only an echo

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The golden glow of contentment

A hollow laugh slipped through
settled in my chest, warm and
my lips, empty and distant.
steady.
Happiness was a fleeting
Laughter rippled through the air,
ghost, vanishing before I could
light and carefree as summer
grasp it.
leaves.
The weight of false smiles
A rush of pure joy surged
pressed down on me,
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The world spun on, bright and
A quiet happiness bloomed
beautiful, but I was stuck in the
within me, soft as morning
shadows.
sunlight.

A soft sadness curled around

Loneliness gnawed at me,
me, gentle and familiar.
sharp and unrelenting.
The ache in my heart was
The silence pressed in, thick
bittersweet, a testament to love
Sadness/ and heavy, reminding me I was
once known.
Alone alone.
Tears pricked at my eyes, not
The cold emptiness in my chest
from pain, but from
expanded, swallowing all
remembering something
warmth.
beautiful.

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 Positive Negative

The quiet solitude felt peaceful, a I wandered through a sea of

moment to gather myself. people, unseen and unheard.
Sadness/
The world slowed, and in the My heart felt like a broken
Alone
stillness, I found a strange kind of clock, ticking but never quite
comfort. whole.

A thrill of anticipation tingled at

A bone-deep terror gripped
my fingertips, a mix of nerves
me, refusing to let go.
and excitement.
My breath came in short,
My heartbeat quickened, alive
panicked gasps as fear took
with the energy of the unknown.
hold.
A rush of adrenaline sharpened
Shadows stretched and
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The silence around me was
The air crackled with an electric
suffocating, thick with
kind of uncertainty, thrilling and
unspoken horrors.
wild.

My mind whirred, piecing

A tangled mess of thoughts
together fragments of thought
churned in my mind, chaotic
with quiet determination.
and unyielding.
A moment of hesitation, then
I felt like a traveller lost in a
clarity broke through like sunlight
labyrinth with no end in sight.
after a storm.
My thoughts spiralled, each
The puzzle was intricate, but I
question leading only to more
Confused could feel the solution just within
confusion.
reach.
The ground beneath me felt
I stood at a crossroads, each
unsteady, shifting with every
path holding possibilities I
uncertain step.
longed to explore.
A storm of doubt raged inside
The haze of uncertainty was
me, clouding all sense of
almost pleasant, a mystery
direction.
waiting to unfold.

Rage bubbled beneath my

A fire burned in my chest, not of skin, simmering and untamed.
fury, but of unshakable My fists clenched as fury
determination. surged through me, white-hot
Anger
My words came out sharp and and relentless.
certain, fuelled by passion rather The world blurred in a haze of
than rage. red, my vision narrowed by
anger.

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 Positive Negative

The intensity of the moment filled

me with energy, a force Every muscle in my body
impossible to ignore. tensed, poised for an explosion
My heart thundered, steady and I barely contained.
Anger
strong, refusing to waver. My voice shook, not with fear,
A surge of heat rushed through but with the sheer force of my
me, not of wrath, but of fierce wrath.
resolve.

Love faded from their eyes, its

My heart swelled with a warmth
warmth replaced by an aching
that felt like home.
distance.
Love settled over me like a soft
A crack formed in my heart,
embrace, gentle and
small but deep, threatening to
unwavering.
break me apart.
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Every glance, every touch, was a
I reached out, but love slipped
silent symphony of devotion.
through my fingers like sand.
The depth of my love was
A love once boundless now felt
endless, stretching far beyond
like a ghost, haunting me with
the confines of words.
what used to be.

Adjectives

Positive Negative

Vast Overwhelming
Towering Overbearing
Big Monumental Oppressive
Boundless Gargantuan
Immense Hulking

Petite Minuscule
Compact Insignificant
Small Delicate Shrivelled
Diminutive Frail
Subtle Meagre

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 Positive Negative

The quiet solitude felt peaceful, a

Frenzied
moment to gather myself.
Reckless
Swift
Haphazard
Fast Lightning-quick
Blistering
Agile
Precipitate
Whirlwind
Unstoppable

Leisurely Sluggish
Measured Plodding
Slow Gentle Stagnant
Graceful Dilatory
Languid Indolent

Crisp Biting
Refreshing Gelid
Cold Invigorating Piercing
Brisk Numbing
Frost-kissed Glacial

Warm Searing
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Shadowed Murky
Mysterious Stygian
Dark Dusky Ominous
Twilight-hued Eclipsed
Midnight-like Malevolent

Radiant Blinding
Luminous Overexposed
Light Effervescent Glaring
Incandescent Harsh
Resplendent Ghostly

Resonant Clamorous
Thunderous Jarring
Loud Commanding Ear-splitting
Sonorous Discordant
Booming Obnoxious

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 Positive Negative

Hushed Inaudible
Muffled Stifled
Quiet Subdued Muted
Serene Hollow
Whispered Deathly

Exquisite Garish
Ethereal Overdone
Beautiful Stunning Artificial
Breathtaking Unsettlingly captivating
Radiant Unnaturally beguiling

Rugged Grotesque
Unique Repugnant
Ugly Distinctive Monstrous
Unconventional Hideous
Striking Deformed

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Delicate Decrepit
Fragile Feeble
Weak Tender Impotent
Faint Emaciated
Subtle Withered

Kind Overly-polite
Gracious Insincere
Nice Courteous Patronising
Amiable Fake
Benevolent Cloying

Sharp-witted Malicious
Blunt Vindictive
Mean Direct Malevolent
Stern Callous
No-nonsense Nasty

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 Positive Negative

The monumental cliffs stretched The oppressive skyscrapers

towards the heavens, their loomed above, swallowing the
majesty undeniable. city in shadow.
The vast ocean shimmered His overbearing presence filled
Big under the golden sunlight, the room, suffocating any
endless and inviting. sense of ease.
The towering trees stood like The gargantuan waves
ancient guardians, whispering crashed against the rocks, a
secrets to the wind. relentless force of destruction.

The diminutive cottage nestled His shrivelled frame hunched

among the trees, quaint and over, lost in a world that had
welcoming. outgrown him.
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captured stars. encroaching darkness.

The whirlwind energy of the city His reckless movements sent

swept me into its exhilarating objects crashing to the floor,
rhythm. uncontrolled and chaotic.
She moved with lightning-quick The frenzied rush of people
Fast precision, every step measured blurred past, leaving me dazed
yet fluid. and breathless.
His agile reflexes allowed him to A haphazard mess of papers
dodge the oncoming strike with covered his desk, evidence of a
ease. mind in overdrive.

The languid waves rolled lazily The plodding passage of time

onto the shore, a rhythmic dragged on, each second
lullaby of the ocean. stretching into eternity.
Her measured steps carried a A stagnant silence filled the air,
Slow
grace that demanded attention. heavy with unspoken tension.
The gentle cadence of his His dilatory approach to the
speech made every word sink in problem frustrated everyone,
with purpose. wasting precious time.

The glacial wind cut through

The crisp morning air filled my
my coat, biting into my very
lungs, refreshing and sharp.
bones.
A frost-kissed breeze whispered
A piercing iciness crept into my
through the trees, leaving a
Cold fingers, numbing them beyond
delicate shimmer behind.
sensation.
The invigorating chill of fresh
The gelid darkness of the cave
snow sent a thrill through my
swallowed me whole, damp
senses.
and unforgiving.

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 Positive Negative

The golden heat of the afternoon

The stifling air pressed against
sun wrapped around me like a
my skin, thick and suffocating.
soft embrace.
The searing pavement burned
The torrid summer breeze
beneath my feet, radiating
Hot carried the scent of wildflowers
unbearable heat.
through the air.
A sweltering haze clung to the
Her fiery spirit burned bright,
city, trapping its inhabitants in
warming all those in her
relentless discomfort.
presence

The malevolent darkness

The twilight hues painted the closed in, thick with hidden
landscape in soft mystery, the threats and unknown horrors.
world between night and day. A stygian abyss stretched
His midnight-hued cloak before me, its depths
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The luminous glow of the The blinding glare of the

lanterns cast a warm and midday sun made it impossible
welcoming light. to see what lay ahead.
The effervescent spark in her A ghostly pallor washed over
Light eyes was contagious, a glimmer his features, drained of all
of pure joy. warmth.
Sunlight streamed through the The overexposed neon lights
leaves, dappling the path in flickered, buzzing ominously in
golden radiance. the empty street.

The thunderous applause filled

the sirens sent panic through
the theatre, shaking the rafters
the city.
with celebration.
The ear-splitting screech of
The resonant chime of the
metal against metal made me
Loud church bells echoed through the
wince in agony.
valley, clear and crisp.
The discordant wailing of the
The booming laughter of friends
storm rattled the windows with
gathered around the fire, hearty
relentless fury.
and full of life.

A serene hush settled over the The deathly silence stretched

meadow, broken only by the endlessly, thick with unspoken
whisper of the wind. fears.
The hushed murmur of the A stifled sob echoed through
Quiet waves kissed the shoreline in a the dark hallway, barely
rhythmic lullaby. audible but heartbreaking.
The soft crackle of the fire filled The muted stillness of the
the room with warmth and abandoned house sent a
comfort. shiver through my spine.
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The ethereal glow of dawn The garish colours clashed

painted the sky in hues of rose violently, a chaotic mess of
and gold. mismatched shades.
Her resplendent gown The unsettlingly artificial
shimmered under the moonlight, features of the mannequin
Beautiful
elegance woven into every made it seem almost alive, but
thread. not quite.
The breathtaking view from the The grotesque design of the
mountaintop left me speechless, old portrait twisted into a
nature’s masterpiece. horrifying parody of beauty.

The rugged cliffs stood defiant The repugnant stench clung to

against the storm, their jagged the air, a vile reminder of decay
beauty untamed. and ruin.
The weathered hands of the old His face twisted into a
Ugly man told a story of resilience monstrous snarl, devoid of any
and time. warmth or kindness.
The raw texture of the The deformed branches
handmade sculpture gave it a reached out like skeletal
striking uniqueness. fingers, eerie and unsettling..

Her indomitable spirit carried her

The oppressive weight of his
through every hardship,
hand on my shoulder sent a
unwavering and determined.
shiver down my spine.
His formidable presence
The brutish force behind his
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the village, showing no mercy.
nature’s power.

The delicate petals trembled in His feeble attempts to resist

the breeze, fragile but beautiful were useless, his body failing
in their vulnerability. under the weight of exhaustion.
Her faint heartbeat was a The decrepit bridge groaned
Weak whisper of resilience, holding on under the weight of our steps,
despite everything. threatening collapse.
A subtle tremor ran through his His emaciated frame told a
fingers, barely perceptible but story of suffering and
undeniably there. starvation.

His affable nature put everyone Her overly-polite tone felt

at ease, turning strangers into insincere, each word dripping
friends with a single smile. with hidden contempt.
The gracious hostess made sure His patronising smile made it
Nice everyone felt comfortable and clear that his compliments
welcomed. were not genuine.
The benevolent ruler’s kindness The cloying sweetness of her
spread like sunlight, warming the words left an uncomfortable,
hearts of all who knew him. artificial aftertaste.
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His blunt honesty was refreshing,

His vindictive glare sent a clear
cutting through the nonsense
warning: he would not forget
with direct clarity.
this slight.
The sharp-witted banter
The callous remark left a sting,
Mean between them was playful, each
cold and unfeeling.
word a careful dance of intellect.
The malevolent glint in his eyes
Though stern, her no-nonsense
promised cruelty, relishing in
attitude ensured that everyone
others’ discomfort.
stayed on track

Verbs

Positive Negative

Stroll Trudge
Stride Stagger
Step Lurch
Walk
Saunter Shuffle
Amble Limp
Meander Shamble

Sprint Bolt
Dash Hurtle
Race Flee
Run
Charge Scamper
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Glance Stare
Gaze Glower
Observe Gawk
Look
Survey Gape
Examine Leer
Admire Squint

Say Shout
Talk Bellow
Murmur Snarl
Speak
Whisper Growl
Proclaim Hiss
Articulate Grumble

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Ponder Brood
Consider Dwell
Reflect Obsess
Think
Contemplate Agonise
Envision Scrutinise
Muse Fret

Weep Bawl
Sob Howl
Sniffle Blubber
Cry
Tear up Scream
Wail Snivel
Lament Moan

Giggle Cackle
Chuckle Roar
Snicker Snort
Laugh
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Pat Smack
Tap Strike
Knock Pummel
Hit
Bump Bash
Clap Bludgeon
Flick Thump

Nibble Chomp
Chew Gulp
Munch Gobble
Eat
Savour Guzzle
Devour Gorge
Feast Wolf down

Rest Collapse
Doze Blackout
Nap Pass out
Sleep
Slumber Faint
Snooze Loll
Drift Hibernate

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She strolled through the He trudged through the thick

blooming garden, soaking in the mud, each step heavier than
golden sunlight. the last.
He meandered along the She staggered down the
Cry cobbled path, pausing to admire corridor, exhaustion weighing
the scenery. her down.
The soldier strode confidently He lurched forward, his body
across the parade ground, his unsteady as dizziness overtook
steps filled with purpose. him

He bolted through the

alleyway, desperate to escape
The horse galloped freely across
his pursuers.
the open field, its mane flying in
The panicked crowd hurled
the wind.
themselves towards the exit,
Run She bounded up the stairs,
trampling everything in their
excitement bubbling over.
path.
The child scampered around the
The frightened rabbit scurried
park, full of energy and joy.
into the undergrowth, fleeing
the predator.

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 Positive Negative

She glowered at him, her eyes

She gazed at the stars, lost in
brimming with unspoken rage.
their celestial beauty.
He gawked at the accident,
He surveyed the ancient ruins,
Look unable to look away from the
admiration in his eyes.
destruction.
The detective scrutinised the
The villain leered at his captive,
letter, analysing every word.
his smirk unsettling.

He murmured words of comfort, He bellowed in fury, his voice

his voice barely above a whisper. echoing through the chamber.
She proclaimed her love with She hissed her warning, venom
Speak unwavering certainty. lacing her words.
The storyteller articulated each The man grumbled under his
word with passion, drawing in his breath, barely hiding his
audience. frustration.

He brooded over the insult, his

She contemplated the painting,
resentment growing.
lost in its beauty.
She agonised over the
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She wept tears of joy as she

She wailed in despair, her sobs
reunited with her lost family.
echoing in the empty hall.
His eyes shimmered with
He bawled, his entire body
Cry emotion, happiness
shaking with grief.
overwhelming him.
The prisoner snivelled, his
She sniffled, wiping away a
voice trembling with fear.
single tear of gratitude.

He chuckled, his eyes crinkling She cackled, the sound sharp

with genuine amusement. and unsettling.
She giggled, her laughter like the He snorted, barely concealing
Laugh
tinkling of wind chimes. his contempt.
The old man roared with The villain howled with cruel
laughter, his joy infectious. delight, relishing in the sufferin

He pummelled the door in

The warrior struck with precision,
frustration, his fists leaving
his movements fluid and
dents.
controlled.
The boxer pounded his
Hit She tapped the glass gently,
opponent, each blow landing
barely making a sound.
with force.
He clapped his friend on the
The mob bludgeoned the
back, celebrating their victory.
statue, reducing it to rubble.

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She savored each bite, relishing He gorged himself, stuffing

the flavours on her tongue. food into his mouth greedily.
He nibbled delicately at the fruit, The beast devoured its prey,
Eat
appreciating its sweetness. leaving nothing but bones.
They feasted joyously, laughter He chomped noisily, chewing
filling the air. with reckless abandon.

She slumbered peacefully He collapsed onto the bed,

beneath the soft glow of the exhaustion dragging him into
moon, her breaths slow and unconsciousness.
steady. She tossed and turned, unable
Sleep He drifted into a deep sleep, to escape the nightmares
lulled by the gentle hum of the plaguing her mind.
waves. His body lurched forward as he
The baby dozed in his mother’s fainted, darkness pulling him
arms, safe and content. under.

Colour Description

Positive Negative

Crimson – A regal, deep red rich Sanguine – A blood-red shade,

with intensity. ominous and unsettling.
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Amber – A warm, golden glow Rust – A dull, aged orange,

like sunlight through autumn evoking decay and neglect.
leaves. Ochre – A muddy, yellow-
Orange &
Saffron – A rich, exotic golden- orange, reminiscent of dust
Warm
orange, full of depth. and drought.
Coral – A lively, delicate pink- Burnt Sienna – A scorched,
orange, soft and playful. overly harsh orange.

Mustard – A murky, brown-

Marigold – A vibrant, cheerful tinted yellow, dull and
yellow radiating warmth. unappealing.
Yellow & Sunflower – A golden, lively hue, Sallow – A sickly, pale yellow,
Gold evoking energy. draining vitality.
Gilded – A rich, opulent gold, Tarnished Gold – A faded, dirty
exuding luxury. metallic yellow, losing its
brilliance.
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Olive – A murky, yellow-tinged

Emerald – A jewel-like green,
green, lifeless and dull.
deep and lush.
Bilious Green – A sickly,
Sage – A soft, muted green,
Green nauseating shade of green.
calming and natural.
Swamp Green – A murky,
Verdant – A fresh, vibrant green,
sludgy green, unpleasant and
full of life.
stagnant.

Azure – A bright, sky-like blue, Prussian Blue – A cold, severe

crisp and clear. shade, almost oppressive.
Sapphire – A deep, glowing blue, Bruised Indigo – A dark, painful
Blue
exuding mystery. blue with an ominous depth.
Cerulean – A serene, soft blue, Washed-out Denim – A faded,
tranquil and dreamy. lifeless blue, lacking vibrancy.

Aubergine – A dark, almost

Amethyst – A delicate, gems
black-purple, moody and
purple, soft and ethereal.
heavy.
Lavender – A gentle, fragrant
Purple Mauve – A faded, greyish
purple, soothing and elegant.
purple, lifeless and dull.
Iris – A luminous, floral purple,
Bruised Plum – A dark, purplish
graceful and charming.
shade, evoking injury or decay.

Chestnut – A warm, rich brown, Sepia – A faded, aged brown,

evoking autumn and comfort. old and weary.
Mahogany – A deep, reddish- Mud Brown – A dull, dirty
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Charcoal – A lifeless, ashy

Slate – A cool, sophisticated grey, dull and bleak.
grey, sleek and modern. Smog Grey – A dirty,
Grey & Graphite – A deep, rich grey with suffocating grey, heavy and
Black a metallic sheen. oppressive.
Onyx – A pure, polished black, Obsidian – A black so deep it
striking and powerful. feels like an abyss, swallowing
all light.

Ashen – A ghostly, drained

Alabaster – A soft, milky white,
white, devoid of warmth.
pure and luminous.
Pallid – A sickly, pale white,
White & Pearl – A subtle, glowing white,
lacking vitality.
Light delicate and iridescent.
Bleached White – A stark,
Snow – A bright, crisp white,
unnatural white, too sterile and
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The sanguine hue of the

The crimson glow of the sunset
stagnant water darkened
melted into the horizon, a final
under the moonlight, thick and
flourish of the day’s warmth.
ominous.
The ruby gown shimmered
The carmine ink bled through
under the ballroom lights, its
Red Tones the paper, its garish streaks
deep red richness exuding
marring the delicate
elegance.
parchment.
His scarlet scarf flickered like a
Dried garnet stains marked the
flame against the backdrop of
walls, a silent testament to
the frostbitten city.
past violence.

The amber glow of the lantern The rust-streaked metal stood

bathed the cobblestone streets corroded and weary, eaten
in a soft, honeyed warmth. away by time and neglect.
Orange & The saffron fields stretched A murky ochre film clung to the
Warm endlessly, their golden hues surface of the water, swirling in
Tones swaying in the breeze. lazy patterns of decay.
Sunlight streamed through the The faded burnt sienna walls
stained glass, casting a delicate peeled in strips, revealing the
coral glow on the chapel floor. years of wear beneath.

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The marigold petals unfurled in His skin took on a sallow hue

the morning light, vibrant and full under the flickering candlelight,
of life. sickly and devoid of vitality.
A thread of gilded embroidery The tarnished gold frame,
Yellow &
wove through the tapestry, once resplendent, now lay
Gold
catching the light with regal forgotten beneath layers of
Tones splendour. dust.
The sunflower fields swayed like A pool of mustard liquid oozed
waves, their golden crowns across the table, its pungent
basking in the afternoon sun. scent thick and uninviting.

The emerald waters sparkled, The olive paint had faded over
reflecting the lush canopy that time, its once-vibrant hue
framed the shore. dulled to a lifeless murk.
The air carried the crisp scent of A sickly bilious green film
Green
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arrival. roadside, thick and unclean.

The Prussian blue storm

The azure sky stretched
clouds gathered above, their
endlessly, unmarred by cloud or
oppressive weight pressing
care.
down.
The sapphire waves lapped
The deep, dark indigo bruises
Blue gently against the shore, their
marred his skin, a stark
Tones gemstone depths gleaming.
contrast against the pallor of
The artist’s brushstrokes
his face.
captured the ethereal quality of
The washed-out denim of her
cerulean seas, tranquil and
dress hung limply, its fabric
boundless.
faded and lifeless.

The aubergine sky loomed

The amethyst twilight bathed
heavy with rain, its near-black
the city in a soft, dreamy glow.
depths swallowing the horizon.
A gentle lavender mist curled
Purple & A dull mauve haze clung to the
through the garden, carrying the
Violet air, tinged with an unsettling
delicate scent of dusk.
Tones sense of melancholy.
The fields of iris swayed like
The deep bruised plum stains
waves of silk, their violet blooms
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 Character Actions

Positive Negative

Enunciated – Spoke with crisp

Snarled – Let words escape in
clarity, each syllable deliberate
a guttural rasp, laced with
and precise.
thinly veiled hostility.
Articulated – Wove words into
Barked – Clipped syllables
seamless eloquence,
spat from their mouth like
commanding attention
gunfire, sharp and aggressive.
effortlessly.
Slurred – Mumbled
Lilted – Spoke with a gentle
Speech incoherently, words blending
musicality, every phrase rising
into a disjointed mess.
and falling in soothing cadence.
Wheezed – Struggled to form
Murmured – Spoke in a soft,
words between ragged,
intimate whisper, each word a
laboured breaths.
hushed secret.
Whined – Drawled in a high-
Proclaimed – Declared words
pitched, petulant tone, dripping
with unwavering authority,
with complaint.
reverberating with confidence.

Lurched – Staggered forward

Glided – Moved with an almost
in a clumsy, unsteady motion,
ethereal grace, as if floating
as if pulled by an unseen force.
across the floor.
Trudged – Dragged feet with
Sauntered – Strolled with an
visible exhaustion, each step
effortless confidence, each step
weighted by unseen burdens.
exuding self-assurance.
Skulked – Moved in hesitant,
Flitted – Darted lightly, nimble
furtive steps, attempting to
Movement and weightless like a fleeting
dissolve into the background.
shadow.
Hobbled – Took faltering,
Strode – Walked
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Floundered – Stumbled
Twirled – Spun effortlessly,
clumsily, limbs flailing in a
radiating playfulness and light-
desperate attempt to maintain
hearted energy.
balance.

Scowled – Deep-set brows

Beamed – Smiled with an knitted together, the face
intensity so radiant it seemed to hardened in an unmistakable
warm the very air. display of displeasure.
Gestures & Winked – Cast a playful, Sneered – Lips curled in a
Expression knowing glance, a fleeting smirk, eyes brimming with a
s moment of shared mischief. calculated condescension.
Nodded – A slow, deliberate Grimaced – A flicker of
inclination of the head, carrying discomfort twisted their
an unspoken assurance. features, betraying hidden
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Gritted their teeth – Jaw

Tilted their head – A subtle
clenched tightly, muscles
movement, hinting at curiosity or
twitching with barely restrained
Gestures & veiled amusement.
anger.
Expression Dimpled – Smiled in a way that
Glowered – Cast a dark,
s softened their entire face,
burning glare, the weight of
warmth radiating from their
their ire pressing into the space
expression.
around them.

Embraced – Drew someone into Shoved – Pushed roughly,

a warm, lingering embrace, dismissing presence or
exuding a silent promise of patience with callous force.
comfort. Shrank away – Pulled back in
Clasped hands – Fingers instinctive recoil, fear
intertwined in a gesture both firm tightening their form.
and reassuring, a tangible Crossed their arms – A gesture
symbol of trust. of defensiveness, the physical
Interaction Patted – Placed a hand gently in barrier echoing emotional
with Others reassurance, a fleeting but withdrawal.
meaningful touch. Turned their back – Pivoted
Leaned in – Moved closer, voice away in an unmistakable act of
dropping to a murmur, the dismissal, cutting the
atmosphere charged with interaction short.
intimacy. Rolled their eyes – A sharp,
Lifted their chin – A subtle yet exaggerated motion, the
defiant act, a quiet assertion of embodiment of exasperation
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He snarled the words through

She enunciated every word with clenched teeth, the underlying
a deliberate precision that left no venom in his tone making the
room for ambiguity, her voice air between them heavy with
ringing with quiet authority. hostility.
He articulated his argument She barked orders at them
with such seamless eloquence without preamble, her clipped
that even those who opposed tone leaving no space for
him were left momentarily discussion.
spellbound. He slurred his speech, his
Her voice lilted with a melodious words dissolving into each
rise and fall, turning even the other like ink spilled across a
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might steal, the intimacy of her his chest like a bell tolling in
tone more powerful than any warning of his dwindling
spoken declaration. strength.
He proclaimed his innocence She whined petulantly,
with the unshakeable certainty dragging out the last word in a
of a man who knew the world way that made it impossible to
would bend to his will. ignore the grating demand
hidden beneath her complaint.

She glided across the marble

floor as though the air itself He lurched forward like a
carried her, each step light and marionette with tangled
unhurried, an embodiment of strings, his balance betraying
effortless grace. him at every uncertain step.
He sauntered into the room, his She trudged through the
unhurried pace dripping with storm, each footstep sinking
self-assurance, as though the heavily into the sodden earth,
very air was subject to his the weight of exhaustion
command. anchoring her down.
She flitted between guests like a He skulked at the edge of the
Movement summer breeze, never lingering gathering, his shoulders
too long in one place, her hunched, his presence more
presence a whisper of shadow than substance.
movement. The old woman hobbled
He strode into the meeting with across the courtyard, each
an authority that turned heads, movement a struggle against
each step placed with unerring the frailty of time.
confidence. He floundered in the waist-
She twirled beneath the golden high water, arms thrashing
lanterns, laughter spilling from uselessly, each movement
her lips like the notes of a joyful more desperate than the last.
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He snarled the words through

She enunciated every word with clenched teeth, the underlying
a deliberate precision that left no venom in his tone making the
room for ambiguity, her voice air between them heavy with
ringing with quiet authority. hostility.
He articulated his argument She barked orders at them
with such seamless eloquence without preamble, her clipped
that even those who opposed tone leaving no space for
him were left momentarily discussion.
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Her voice lilted with a melodious words dissolving into each
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tone more powerful than any warning of his dwindling
spoken declaration. strength.
He proclaimed his innocence She whined petulantly,
with the unshakeable certainty dragging out the last word in a
of a man who knew the world way that made it impossible to
would bend to his will. ignore the grating demand
hidden beneath her complaint.

He shoved past the gathering

She embraced her sister with the
without apology, his forceful
fervour of someone who had
presence a silent declaration of
spent years longing for this very
disregard.
moment, her arms a shelter
She shrank away from his
against time itself.
touch as if even the whisper of
He clasped hands with the
contact might shatter the
veteran, the firm shake carrying
fragile composure she had
a respect that words could never
fought to maintain.
quite capture.
Interaction He crossed his arms, a barrier
She patted the child’s back
with Others as tangible as any wall, his
gently, a brief but reassuring
posture rigid with silent
reminder that safety could be
resistance.
found in small gestures.
She turned her back on him,
He leaned in, his voice dropping
the motion final, a deliberate
to a near whisper, the space
severing of whatever fragile
between them charged with
thread had connected them.
quiet intensity.
He rolled his eyes so
She lifted her chin, a defiant flick
deliberately that the gesture
of motion that carried more
alone conveyed an entire
pride than any spoken rebuttal.
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 Metaphors

Positive Negative

Sky was a bruised canvas

Golden threads of dawn …was a locked vault
A symphony of colours Fear was a shadow clinging to his
A melody of bells heels
…is an unbreakable bridge …voice was a blade of ice
A garden of ideas City was a concrete jungle
…was a lighthouse in a storm Anger was a raging fire
…is a gentle river Regret was a heavy chain around her
Words were a warm embrace neck
…was an empty echo

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The first rays of the morning stretched

The thunderclouds rolled in, smearing
across the sky, weaving golden threads
the sky into a bruised canvas of
of dawn into the horizon.
purples and greys.
The festival was alive with a symphony
He never let anyone in, his heart was a
of colours, each stall bursting with
locked vault.
vibrant fabrics and decorations.
The fear was a shadow clinging to his
As she spoke, her laughter was a melody
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The regret weighed heavy on his soul,
His creativity knew no bounds; his mind
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As brilliant as a thousand suns

As cold as a winter’s grave
As graceful as a swan on a still lake
As sharp as shattered glass
As soft as whispered secrets
As lifeless as a forgotten statue
As warm as a sunlit meadow
As restless as a storm-churned sea
As steady as a mountain against the
As fragile as a moth’s wing
wind
As heavy as a heart full of regret
As endless as the ocean’s horizon
Like a marionette with cut strings
As peaceful as a moonlit garden
Like ink spilled across a page
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Her expression was as cold as a

The festival lights shimmered as bright winter’s grave, devoid of warmth or
as a thousand suns, illuminating the emotion.
night in a dazzling display. His words cut through the silence as
She moved through the ballroom as sharp as shattered glass, each one
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the autumn chill. leaving him as restless as a storm-
Even in the face of adversity, he churned sea.
remained as steady as a mountain He collapsed onto the pavement like a
against the wind, unshaken and resolute. marionette with cut strings, drained
of every last ounce of strength.

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