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Descriptive Phrases on Emotions. ANGER He turned red with fury. His blood boiled.

An angry frown creased his forehead. He was like a bull in a china shop. Seething with anger, Ali approached John menacingly. His eyes flashed with anger and resentment. He turned red with fury. He stamped his foot in anger. He gritted his teeth in anger. He was too angry for words. HAPPINESS He was saturated with happiness. He was as happy as a lark. He was grinning from ear to ear. He was on cloud nine. He was like a dog with two tails

EXCITEMENT He was quivering all over with excitement. His eyes widened with excitement. His pulses raced with excitement. TIREDNESS He was dog-tired and kept yawning. His eyes were red from the lack of sleep. SADNESS Tears welled up in his eyes and began rolling down his cheeks like rivulets. No one could express his agony. She was on the brink of tears. He felt the whole world collapsing upon him. Dark clouds seemed to constantly loom over his head. He sobbed sorrowfully. FEAR Paralyzed with fear, he could not command his legs to run. The shock robbed him of speech. A chill ran down his spine. His hair stood on ends He stood rooted to the ground. Frightening thoughts race through her mind. He was at loss for words. His face turned pale and his skin felt cold and clammy.

PAIN His forehead was beaded with perspiration; His eyebrows were deeply knitted and his mouth slightly ajar in his agony. SHOCK/SURPRISE They stared at him in blank amazement. The shock robbed him of speech.

Descriptive Phrases on Scenery


Sunrise/Sunset - The sun rays glint brightly in the clear waters. - The sunset was glorious, all rosy and salmon-pink. - The sun-lit sky and sea blend perfectly into each other. - The awe-inspiring sun danced in from the horizon. - Dews on the blades of grass sparkled in the sunlight. - The high sunlit clouds drifted across a clear blue sky. - A torch of fire started to light up the darkness around us. - Basking in the golden rays, I hope to have a flattering tan. - The unending bright sky was glorious luminous blue and pink. - The sky was overwhelmed by crimson and amber-tinted clouds. - The sun filtered through the clouds, signaling the end of the rain. - It was a blindingly hot day and the humidity in the air was stifling. - The whole landscape was bathed in the warm glow of the rising sun. - Palm trees swayed to the gentle breeze in the warm tropical sunshine. - The sun and the moon were visible in the clear blue early morning sky. - The sun shone brilliantly and the water in the pond glittered invitingly. - Windows threw wide in the hope of tempting in a non-existent breeze. - A golden glow spread across the sky as the sun chased the dark clouds away. - As the sun set, the few thin strips of clouds on the horizon turned shimmering gold. - It was a lovely walk, with the sun setting behind the mountain in a sea of liquid gold. - From freezing night, it turned to scorching day as the sun climbed towards its zenith

GOOD / BEAUTIFUL WEATHER 1. The sun shone brilliantly and the water in the pond glittered invitingly. 2. The sun filtered through the clouds, signalling the end of the rain. 3. A golden glow spread across the sky as the sun chased the dark clouds away. 4. The whole landscape was bathed in the warm glow of the rising sun. 5. Palm trees swayed gently in the breeze in the warm tropical sunshine. 6. Fresh air filled my lungs and I felt refreshed and exhilarated. 7. The breath-taking scenery captivated everyone. 8. The pond was bathed in a golden hue by the gentle sunlight and the water was as clear as crystal. 9. The sunlit clouds drifted across a clear blue sky.

10. The sun rose in a pool of crimson and gold, spilling light all over the land and the white clouds. BAD WEATHER 1. The sky above was full of tumultuous, dark and ragged clouds. 2. It was a cold grey afternoon with a dull sky and threatening rain. 3. Ominous black clouds covered the sky and released a sudden shower. 4. Thunder rolled in from the west and rain began to fall. 5. The dark clouds grew ominous. 6. Lightning and thunder raged with fury. 7. The morning was cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping the rain across the land. 8. A flash of forked lightning and a great clap of thunder came close upon each other. 9. Thunder roared and lightning flashed across the sky. 10. The howling of the wind frightened us all.

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