bernard. 21. struggling psych/law student. loves books, politics and anything else in between, I suppose. mary. [currently reading - ]

macrolit:

“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. So medicine, law, business, engineering… these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love… these are what we stay alive for.”

— Leaves of Grass, Walt Whitman (b. 31 May 1819)

throne-of-ashes-and-beauty:

smut-101:

1. Abrasive - showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh
   
2. Absurd - wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
3. Accusatory - suggesting someone has done something wrong, complaining
4. Acerbic - sharp and forthright
5. Acidic - harsh or critical
   
6. Admiring - approving; think highly of; respectful; praising
7. Aggressive - hostile; determined; forceful; argumentative
8. Aggrieved -  angry and sad because you think you have been unfairly treated
9. Airy -  giving an impression of being unconcerned or not serious
10. Ambivalent - having mixed feelings; uncertain; in a dilemma; undecided
11. Amused - pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner
12. Angry - incensed or enraged; threatening or menacing
13. Animated - full of life or excitement; lively; spirited; impassioned; vibrant
14. Anxious -  typically with a feeling of unease
15. Apathetic - showing little interest; lacking concern; indifferent; unemotional
16. Apologetic - full of regret; repentant; remorseful; acknowledging failure
17. Appreciative - grateful; thankful; showing pleasure; enthusiastic
18. Ardent - enthusiastic; passionate
19. Arrogant - pompous; disdainful; overbearing; condescending; vain; scoffing
20. Assertive - self-confident; strong-willed; authoritative; insistent
21. Authoritative - commanding and self-confident
22. Awestruck - amazed, filled with wonder/awe; reverential
23. Barbed - deliberately hurtful
24. Barking - utter a command or question abruptly or aggressively
25. Belligerent - hostile; aggressive; combatant
26. Benevolent - sympathetic; tolerant; generous; caring; well meaning
27. Bitter - angry; acrimonious; antagonistic; spiteful; nasty
28. Blasé - unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before
    
29. Bleak - without hope or encouragement; depressing; dreary
30. Bombastic - high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated
31. Booming - loud, deep, and resonant
32. Bored - to tire or make weary by being dull, repetitious, or uninteresting
33. Brash - self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
34. Braying - speak or laugh loudly and harshly
35. Breathy - producing or causing an audible sound of breathing, often related to physical exertion or strong feelings
36. Breezy - appearing relaxed, informal, and cheerily brisk
37. Brittle - lacking warmth, sensitivity, or compassion; aloof
38. Bubbly - full of cheerful high spirits
39. Burbling - speak in an unintelligible or silly way, typically at unnecessary length
40. Callous - cruel disregard; unfeeling; uncaring; indifferent; ruthless
41. Candid - truthful, straightforward; honest; unreserved
42. Caustic - making biting, corrosive comments; critical
43. Cautionary - gives warning; raises awareness; reminding
44. Celebratory - praising; pay tribute to; glorify; honour
45. Chatty - informal; lively; conversational; familiar
46. Cheery - happy and optimistic
47. Childish - silly and immature
48. Chirping - say something in a lively and cheerful way
49. Clipped - speech that is fast, that uses short sounds and few words, and that is often unfriendly or rude
50. Cloying - disgust or sicken (someone) with an excess of sweetness, richness, or sentiment
51. Coarse - rude, crude, or vulgar
52. Colloquial - familiar; everyday language; informal; colloquial; casual
53. Comic - humorous; witty; entertaining; diverting
54. Compassionate - sympathetic; empathetic; warm-hearted; tolerant; kind
55. Complex - having many varying characteristics; complicated
56. Compliant - agree or obey rules; acquiescent; flexible; submissive
57. Concerned - worried; anxious; apprehensive
58. Conciliatory - intended to placate or pacify; appeasing
59. Condescending - stooping to the level of one’s inferiors; patronising
60. Confused - unable to think clearly; bewildered; vague
61. Contemptuous - showing contempt; scornful; insolent; mocking
62. Crisp - briskly decisive and matter-of-fact, without hesitation or unnecessary detail
63. Critical - finding fault; disapproving; scathing; criticizing
64. Croaking - a characteristic deep hoarse sound
65. Cruel - causing pain and suffering; unkind; spiteful; severe
66. Curious - wanting to find out more; inquisitive; questioning
67. Curt - rudely brief
68. Cynical - scornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking; sneering
69. Defensive - defending a position; shielding; guarding; watchful
70. Defiant - obstinate; argumentative; defiant; contentious
71. Demeaning - disrespectful; undignified
72. Depressing - sad, melancholic; discouraging; pessimistic
73. Derisive - snide; sarcastic; mocking; dismissive; scornful
74. Detached - aloof; objective; unfeeling; distant
75. Dignified - serious; respectful; formal; proper
76. Diplomatic - tactful; subtle; sensitive; thoughtful
77. Disapproving - displeased; critical; condemnatory
78. Disheartening - discouraging; demoralising; undermining; depressing
79. Disparaging - dismissive; critical; scornful
80. Direct - straightforward; honest
81. Disappointed - discouraged; unhappy because something has gone wrong
82. Discordant - harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmony
83. Dispassionate - impartial; indifferent; unsentimental; cold; unsympathetic
84. Dispirited - having lost enthusiasm and hope; disheartened
    
85. Distressing - heart-breaking; sad; troubling
86. Docile - compliant; submissive; deferential; accommodating
87. Drawling - speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
88. Dulcet - sweet and soothing
89. Dull - lacking interest or excitement
90. Earnest - showing deep sincerity or feeling; serious
91. Egotistical - self-absorbed; selfish; conceited; boastful
92. Empathetic - understanding; kind; sensitive
93. Encouraging - optimistic; supportive
94. Enthusiastic - excited; energetic
95. Evasive - ambiguous; cryptic; unclear
96. Excited - emotionally aroused; stirred
97. Facetious - inappropriate; flippant
98. Farcical - ludicrous; absurd; mocking; humorous and highly improbable
99. Feathery - extremely light and soft or delicate
100. Flippant - superficial; glib; shallow; thoughtless; frivolous
101. Forceful - powerful; energetic; confident; assertive
102. Formal - respectful; stilted; factual; following accepted styles/rules
103. Frank - honest; direct; plain; matter-of-fact
104. Fretful - expressing distress or irritation
105. Frustrated - annoyed; discouraged
106. Gentle - kind; considerate; mild; soft
107. Ghoulish - delighting in the revolting or the loathsome
108. Glum - dejected; morose
109. Goofy - foolish; harmlessly eccentric
110. Grating - harsh and unpleasant
111. Gravelly - deep and rough-sounding
112. Grim - serious; gloomy; depressing; lacking humour;macabre
113. Growling - low grating voice, typically in a threatening manner
114. Gruff - rough and low in pitch
115. Gullible - naive; innocent; ignorant
116. Guttural - produced in the throat; harsh-sounding
117. Hard - unfeeling; hard-hearted; unyielding
118. Harsh - cruel or severe
119. Hearty - loudly vigorous and cheerful
120. Hoarse - sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting
121. Honeyed - soothing, soft, and intended to please or flatter
122. Humble - deferential; modest
123. Humorous - amusing; entertaining; playful
124. Husky - sounding low-pitched and slightly hoarse
125. Hypercritical - unreasonably critical; hair splitting; nitpicking
126. Impartial - unbiased; neutral; objective
127. Impassioned - filled with emotion; ardent
128. Imploring - pleading; begging
129. Impressionable - trusting; child-like
130. Inane - silly; foolish; stupid; nonsensical
131. Incensed - enraged
132. Incredulous - disbelieving; unconvinced; questioning; suspicious
133. Indifferent - having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
134. Indignant - annoyed; angry; dissatisfied
135. Informative - instructive; factual; educational
136. Insinuating - suggest or hint in an indirect and unpleasant way
137. Inspirational - encouraging; reassuring
138. Intense - earnest; passionate; concentrated; deeply felt
139. Intimate - familiar; informal; confidential; confessional
140. Ironic - the opposite of what is meant
141. Irreverent - lacking respect for things that are generally taken seriously
142. Jaded - bored; having had too much of the same thing; lack enthusiasm
143. Joyful - positive; optimistic; cheerful; elated
144. Jubilant - expressing great happiness and triumph
145. Judgmental - critical; finding fault; disparaging
146. Laudatory - praising; recommending
147. Lifeless - lacking vigor, vitality, or excitement
148. Light-Hearted - carefree; relaxed; chatty; humorous
149. Lively - full of life and energy; active and outgoing
150. Loving - affectionate; showing intense, deep concern
151. Macabre - gruesome; horrifying; frightening
152. Malicious - desiring to harm others or to see others suffer; ill-willed; spiteful
153. Matter-of-fact - unemotional and practical
154. Mean-Spirited - inconsiderate; unsympathetic
155. Mellifluous - sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
156. Melodious - pleasant-sounding
157. Mocking - scornful; ridiculing; making fun of someone
158. Monotonous - lacking in variation in tone or pitch
159. Mourning - grieving; lamenting; woeful
160. Muffled - not loud because of being obstructed in some way; muted
161. Naive - innocent; unsophisticated; immature
162. Narcissistic - self-admiring; selfish; boastful; self-pitying
163. Nasty - unpleasant; unkind; disagreeable; abusive
164. Negative - unhappy, pessimistic
165. Nonchalant - casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
166. Nostalgic - thinking about the past; wishing for something from the past
167. Objective - without prejudice; without discrimination; fair; based on fact
168. Obsequious - overly obedient and/or submissive; fawning; grovelling
169. Oily - unpleasantly smooth and ingratiating
170. Optimistic - hopeful; cheerful
171. Outraged - angered and resentful; furious; extremely angered
172. Outspoken - frank; candid; spoken without reserv
173. Pathetic - expressing pity, sympathy, tenderness
174. Patronizing - condescending; scornful; pompous
175. Pensive - reflective; introspective; philosophical; contemplative
176. Persuasive - convincing; eloquent; influential; plausible
177. Pessimistic - seeing the negative side of things
178. Philosophical - theoretical; analytical; rational; logical
179. Piping - high-pitched.
180. Playful - full of fun and good spirits; humorous; jesting
181. Pragmatic - realistic; sensible
182. Pretentious - affected; artificial; grandiose; rhetorical; flashy
183. Quavering - shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion
184. Querulous - complaining in a petulant or whining manner
185. Rasping - harsh-sounding and unpleasant; grating
186. Reedy - high and thin in tone
187. Refined -  elegant; cultured
188. Regretful - apologetic; remorseful
189. Resentful - aggrieved; offended; displeased; bitter
190. Resigned - accepting; unhappy
191. Restrained - controlled; quiet; unemotional
192. Reverent - showing deep respect and esteem
193. Righteous - morally right and just; guiltless; pious; god-fearing
194. Robust - strong and healthy; vigorous
195. Saccharine - excessively sweet or sentimental
196. Satirical - making fun to show a weakness; ridiculing; derisive
197. Sarcastic - scornful; mocking; ridiculing
198. Scathing - critical; stinging; unsparing; harsh
199. Scornful - expressing contempt or derision; scathing; dismissive
200. Scratchy - rough; grating
201. Sensationalist - provocative; inaccurate; distasteful
202. Sentimental - thinking about feelings, especially when remembering the past
203. Shrill - high-pitched and piercing
204. Silvery - gentle, clear, and melodious
205. Sincere - honest; truthful; earnest
206. Skeptical - disbelieving; unconvinced; doubting
207. Smarmy -  excessively or unctuously flattering; ingratiating; servile
208. Smoky - a raspy, coarse and tone of quality that is deeper than usual
209. Snide - derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
210. Solemn - not funny; in earnest; serious
211. Somber - oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave
212. Sonorous - imposingly deep and full
213. Sour - resentment, disappointment, or anger
214. Steely - coldly determined; hard
215. Strident - loud and harsh; grating
216. Stony - not having or showing feeling or sympathy
217. Suave - charming, confident, and elegant
218. Subjective - prejudiced; biased
219. Submissive - compliant; passive; accommodating; obedient
220. Sulking - bad-tempered; grumpy; resentful; sullen
221. Surly - bad-tempered and unfriendly
222. Sympathetic - compassionate; understanding of how someone feels
223. Thoughtful - reflective; serious; absorbed
224. Throaty - deep and rasping
225. Tolerant - open-minded; charitable; patient; sympathetic; lenient
226. Tragic - disastrous; calamitous
227. Tremulous - shaking or quivering slightly
228. Unassuming - modest; self-effacing; restrained
229. Unctuous - excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug
230. Uneasy - worried; uncomfortable; edgy; nervous
231. Urgent - insistent; saying something must be done soon
232. Velvety - soft; smooth
233. Vindictive - vengeful; spiteful; bitter; unforgiving
234. Virtuous - lawful; righteous; moral; upstanding
235. Whimsical - quaint; playful; mischievous; offbeat
236. Witty - clever; quick-witted; entertaining
237. Wonder - awe-struck; admiring; fascinating
238. World-Weary - bored; cynical; tired
239. Worried - anxious; stressed; fearful
240. Wretched - miserable; despairing; sorrowful; distressed

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purplebuddhaquotes:

“When the right one comes along, you figure it out. You move mountains, you change your life and you do whatever it takes to keep them with you.”

— Jay Crownover

inabasket:

I’m a big fan of that post-laundry feeling when you’ve got all your A-list clothes back in the game.