Be more expressive
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The document provides a list of alternative vocabulary words that can be used instead of common words like "say", "laugh", "run", "like", "see", "walk", "sad", "small", "nice", "funny", "smart", and "happy" to make one's writing more expressive. It encourages the use of more descriptive verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to enhance expression. Examples are given showing how to use the alternative words in sentences.
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Be more expressive
- 1. Be More Expressive By Julius Golocan (KYLE)
- 2. Instead of Say, use: ▪ Call out ▪ Cry out ▪ Respond ▪ Demand ▪ Ask ▪ State ▪ Shout ▪ Whisper ▪ Remark ▪ Question ▪ Reply ▪ Exclaim ▪ Speak ▪ Utter ▪ Voice ▪ Pronounce ▪ give utterance to ▪ give voice to ▪ vocalize
- 3. ▪ He said he was hungry. ▪ He called out my name. ▪ "I'm fine", he cried out. ▪ "What did you say?" He demanded. ▪ "Is that you?" She asked. ▪ According to your statement, I am the most handsome guy in this room. ▪ "I want to go home!" He shouted.
- 4. Instead of Laugh ▪ Snicker ▪ Giggle ▪ Roar ▪ Chuckle ▪ Chortle ▪ Crow ▪ Guffaw ▪ Cackle ▪ Howl ▪ Titter ▪ Hee-haw ▪ Bellow ▪ ha-ha ▪ fall about ▪ roar/hoot with laughter ▪ shake with laughter ▪ be convulsed with laughter ▪ dissolve into laughter ▪ split one's sides ▪ be doubled up
- 5. ▪ He laughed out loud. ▪ She snickered. ▪ They are giggling. ▪ John roared with laughter. ▪ Mary chortled. ▪ The witch crowed with delight. ▪ Manny guffawed.
- 6. Instead of Run ▪ Hurry ▪ Race ▪ Scurry ▪ Dash ▪ Gallop ▪ Trot ▪ Bolt ▪ Dart ▪ Speed ▪ Jog ▪ Sprint ▪ Rush ▪ Sprint ▪ Race ▪ Dart ▪ Rush ▪ Hasten ▪ Scuttle ▪ Scamper ▪ Hare ▪ Bound ▪ Fly ▪ Career ▪ Charge ▪ Pound ▪ Shoot ▪ Hurtle ▪ Streak ▪ Whizz ▪ Zoom ▪ Sweep ▪ Go like lightning ▪ Go hell for leather ▪ Go like the wind ▪ Flash ▪ Double
- 7. ▪ The man hurried down the corridor. ▪ I see them racing down the road. ▪ Stop scurrying around. ▪ I need you to dash to that spot. ▪ The horse galloped. ▪ He trotted. ▪ the dog bolted. ▪ She darted towards the exit.
- 8. Instead of Like ▪ Love ▪ Admire ▪ Appreciate ▪ Fancy ▪ Adore ▪ Idolize ▪ Prefer ▪ Cherish ▪ Care for ▪ Favor ▪ Enjoy ▪ Treasure ▪ Want ▪ Desire
- 9. ▪ I like your dress. ▪ I love the way you move. ▪ I appreciate you listening to me. ▪ I fancy eating an ice cream today. ▪ She adores swimming. ▪ He is idolizing the new actor.
- 10. Instead of See ▪ Glimpse ▪ Notice ▪ Observe ▪ Sight ▪ Spot ▪ Stare at ▪ Glance at ▪ Eye ▪ Gaze at ▪ Spy ▪ Examine ▪ Watch ▪ Discern ▪ Perceive ▪ Glimpse ▪ Catch/get a glimpse of ▪ Spot ▪ Notice ▪ Catch sight of ▪ Sight
- 11. ▪ I see the sun. ▪ She glimpsed the moon behind the clouds. ▪ He noticed the a white envelope on the desk. ▪ They observed the show. ▪ I sighted him on the street. ▪ He was spotted in the bar. ▪ Stop staring at the food. ▪ Take a glance at those apples.
- 12. Instead of Walk ▪ Stagger ▪ Travel ▪ Trudge ▪ Strut ▪ March ▪ Hike ▪ Shuffle ▪ Saunter ▪ Lumber ▪ Parade ▪ Amble ▪ Stroll ▪ Amble ▪ Wend one's way ▪ Trudge ▪ Plod ▪ Tramp ▪ Trek ▪ Stride ▪ Troop ▪ Patrol ▪ step out ▪ Wander ▪ Ramble ▪ Tread ▪ Prowl ▪ Footslog ▪ Promenade ▪ Roam ▪ Traipse
- 13. ▪ I always walk home. ▪ Zhang staggered. ▪ They are travelling to Shanghai. ▪ She was found trudging down the trail. ▪ The cock strutted in the courtyard. ▪ The ants marched towards the bush. ▪ She will hike to the mountain. ▪ The dog shuffled towards the fire.
- 14. Instead of Sad ▪ Unhappy ▪ Sorrowful ▪ Dejected ▪ Regretful ▪ Depressed ▪ Downcast ▪ Miserable ▪ Downhearted ▪ Down ▪ Despondent ▪ Despairing ▪ Disconsolate ▪ out of sorts ▪ Desolate ▪ Bowed down ▪ Wretched ▪ Glum ▪ Gloomy ▪ Doleful ▪ Dismal ▪ Blue ▪ Melancholy ▪ Melancholic ▪ low-spirited ▪ Mournful ▪ Woeful ▪ Woebegone ▪ Forlorn ▪ Crestfallen ▪ broken- hearted ▪ Heartbroken ▪ Inconsolable ▪ Grief-stricken
- 15. ▪ The dog is sad. ▪ She looks unhappy. ▪ It is a sorrowful event that we had. ▪ He feels dejected. ▪ I am regretful to say that you didn't pass the exam. ▪ This is very depressing. ▪ He is downcast after the interview. ▪ They were very miserable yesterday.
- 16. Instead of Small ▪ Slight ▪ Minor ▪ Unimportant ▪ Trifling ▪ Trivial ▪ Insignificant ▪ Inappreciable ▪ Inconsiderable ▪ Negligible ▪ Nugatory ▪ Paltry ▪ Infinitesimal ▪ small-scale ▪ Compact ▪ Bijou ▪ Teeny ▪ Diminutive ▪ Compact ▪ Microscopic ▪ Petite ▪ Wee ▪ Tiny ▪ Minuscule ▪ Miniature ▪ Slight ▪ Minute ▪ Inconsequentia l
- 17. ▪ You are too small to play basketball. ▪ There is a slight problem at my workplace. ▪ No water?That's just a minor problem. ▪ This small paper is unimportant. ▪ Do you want some chocolates?Yes please, just a trifling. ▪ This issue is trivial. ▪ Beldra said falling down the stairs is insignificant. ▪ This is an inappreciable distance when compared with the diameter of the sun, which is nearly a million of miles.
- 18. Instead of Nice ▪ Enjoyable ▪ Pleasant ▪ Pleasurable ▪ Agreeable ▪ Delightful ▪ Satisfying ▪ Gratifying ▪ Acceptable ▪ To one's liking ▪ Entertaining ▪ Amusing ▪ Diverting ▪ Marvelous ▪ Good ▪ Kind ▪ Benevolent ▪ Thoughtful ▪ Gracious ▪ Considerate ▪ Decent ▪ Congenial ▪ Courteous ▪ Warm ▪ Cordial ▪ Humane
- 19. ▪ This place is nice. ▪ This movie is enjoyable. ▪ Have a pleasant evening. ▪ I find it more pleasurable when I walk home than commuting. ▪ He is a very agreeable person. ▪ She is delightful. ▪ This meal is very satisfying. ▪ It is very gratifying to know that I'll be having a vacation next month. ▪ This is not acceptable. ▪ Is that to your liking?
- 20. Instead of Funny ▪ Amusing ▪ Humorous ▪ Comic ▪ Comical ▪ Droll ▪ Laughable ▪ Chucklesome ▪ Ridiculous ▪ Preposterous ▪ Ludicrous ▪ Absurd ▪ Laughable ▪ Risible ▪ Nonsensical ▪ Hilarious ▪ Silly
- 21. ▪ You are funny. ▪ I find it amusing when I see ducks walking. ▪ He is a humorous guy. ▪ She is rather comic. ▪ That guy is comical. ▪ This story is droll. ▪ This situation is laughable. ▪ Their group is chucklesome.
- 22. Instead of Smart ▪ Clever ▪ Bright ▪ Intelligent ▪ Sharp ▪ Sharp-witted ▪ Quick-witted ▪ Nimble-witted ▪ Shrewd ▪ Astute ▪ Acute ▪ Apt ▪ Able ▪ Witty ▪ Knowledgeable ▪ Ingenious ▪ Brainy ▪ Brilliant ▪ Gifted ▪ Wise ▪ Sleek
- 23. ▪ That is a very smart move. ▪ You are very clever. ▪ This child answered most of the questions. He is very bright. ▪ I love intelligent questions. ▪ That is a sharp answer.
- 24. Instead of Happy ▪ Contented ▪ Content ▪ Cheerful ▪ Cheery ▪ Merry ▪ Joyful ▪ Jovial ▪ Jolly ▪ Joking ▪ Jocular ▪ Gleeful ▪ Carefree ▪ Untroubled ▪ Delighted ▪ Smiling ▪ Beaming ▪ Grinning ▪ Glowing ▪ Satisfied ▪ Gratified ▪ Buoyant ▪ Radiant ▪ Sunny ▪ Blithe ▪ Joyous ▪ Beatific ▪ Blessed ▪ Glad ▪ Jubilant ▪ Thrilled ▪ Merry ▪ Pleased ▪ Elated
- 25. ▪ I am happy. ▪ She is contented to sit and read her books. ▪ They are a cheerful lot. ▪ We have a cheery crowd. ▪ Merry Christmas everyone! ▪ I want to see that joyful place. ▪ He is a jovial fellow. ▪ He's a jolly good fellow. ▪ "You're handsome", he said jokingly.
- 26. Instead of Big ▪ Large ▪ Sizeable ▪ Of considerable size ▪ Substantial ▪ Great ▪ Huge ▪ Immense ▪ Enormous ▪ Extensive ▪ Colossal ▪ Massive ▪ Mammoth ▪ Vast ▪ Prodigious ▪ Tremendous ▪ Gigantic ▪ Giant ▪ Monumental ▪ Mighty ▪ Stupendous ▪ Gargantuan ▪ Elephantine ▪ Titanic ▪ Epic ▪ Mountainous ▪ Megalithic ▪ Monstrous ▪ Brobdingnagian ▪ Towering
- 27. ▪ This place is big. ▪ That elephant is large. ▪ Its a sizeable building. ▪ How big is it? It's of a considerable size. ▪ A substantial amount of money. ▪ He took great care not to disturb his sleeping father. ▪ I made a huge mistake! ▪ She has such an immense ego that she doesn't acknowledge it even when she lost.