GOOD PHRASES THAT DESCRIBE EMOTIONS

Fear
...frozen with
terror...
...a shiver ran
down her spine...
...was horrified
by ...
...felt a sense of
dread...
...all hairs on her
body stood on
their ends...
...could feel the
impending
danger...
...trembling with
fear...

Happy
...he was ecstatic
over....
...was over the
moon...
...jumping with
joy...
...head was dizzy
with delight...
...elated to ...

Angry
...furious
over/with...
...fuming mad...

Sad
...felt wretched
with grief...
...felt gloomy...

...he saw red...

...in high spirits...

...livid with rage...

...filled with
misery...
...broke down into
tears...
...was heartrending to see
her...
...gloomy and
depressed...

Shock
...was surprised
to...
...amazed to find...

Embarrassment
...face turned beet
red with...
...dig herself a
hole and hide...

...unexpected...

...mortified to
see...
...could not bring
herself to meet his
eyes...
..ashamed...

Tired
...worn out with
fatigue...
...could not muster
up a single ounce
of strength any
more...
...dog tired...

...astounded...

...mind was
engulfed by rage...
...boiling mad...

Hungry
...ravenous for...
...feel the stomach
twisting and
turning in agony...
...stomach
growling...
...as hungry as a
wolf...
...famished...
...wolfed down his
food...
...stomach was
begging for food...

...was
astonished...

...feel herself
shrivel up into a
dried prune...

...limbs felt as if
they were chained
to iron shackles...
...dragging himself
on limply...
...his body felt as
if it was made of
lead...

Nervous/Excitem
ent
...hands felt
clammy...
...butterflies in the
stomach...

Pain

Pride

Temptation

...writhing in
agony...
... knife was
pierced through
the heart...

...sense of
pleasure...
...surge of pride
well up...

...tingling with
anxiety/excitemen
t...

...stabbed
forcefully with a
blunt knife...

...chest stuck out

proudly...

...could not
resist...
...felt as if he was
being pulled over
by an invisible
thread...
...unconsciously
gravitating
towards...

...flabbergasted...

...could hear his

heart throbbing
loudly...
...swallowed down
a gulp and...
...jittery...
...beads of cold
sweat were
dripping down...
...pumping with
adrenaline...

...keel over in gut

wrenching pain...

...conceited...

...irresistible...

...filled with
agony...
...sharp pain sear
through...
...felt the pain
shoot right to his
head...
...the pain was
excruciating...

...as proud as a
peacock...
Envy

...helplessly drawn
into/towards...

...green with
envy...
...felt a pang of
jealousy...

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.
- The sun shone more kindly now and the trees which framed the scene were
golden and lovely.
- The sun rose in a pool of crimson and gold, spilling light all over the land and
the white clouds.
- The pond was bathed in a golden hue by the gentle sunlight and the water was
as clear as crystal.
- The morning sunshine wafted gently in, diffusing across the room. A mild heat
radiated round, - wrapping us in an invisible shawl of warmth.
- The sky began to glow as the flaming orb rose from the horizon and ignited the
sky causing it to burst into a bright, passionate mix of scarlet and yellow.
- The sky was a delightful expanse of azure blue. The clouds have no place in the
morning sky as the majestic sun reigned supreme.
- The warm rays of the morning sun were caressing my chubby cheeks.

Night
- A smothering blanket of darkness covered us.
- A single shaft of moonlight penetrated the overhanging clouds.
- The moon was abnormally large and it bathed the earth with its luminous glow.
- Fireworks blossomed in the night sky, turning to giant flowers of pink, orange
and green.
- We could hear the chorus of frogs from the creek and the myriad softer sounds
that stir in the night.
- The evening was very still and the darkness carried the faint perfume of flowers
and the scent of the dew-rinsed earth.
- There was a haze in the sky, so the moon was surrounded by bluish rings. It
looked like a beautiful silver ball sitting on a velvet cushion. My brother merely
remarked, "It's going to rain tomorrow."

Lightning & Thunder

- Lightning and thunder raged with fury.
- Flashes of lightning lit up clusters of seething clouds.
- Thunder came marching from far away with increasing tread.
- A thunderous boom reverberated among the distant mountains.
- A bolt of lightning tore across the sky and a peal of thunder followed.
- The sky seemed as if on fire - ablaze with streaks of luminous purple.
- A flash of forked lightning and a great clap of thunder came close upon each
other.
- A deep, booming burst of thunder rumbled fiercely, followed quickly by bright,
blue bolts flashing across the sky. For a brief moment the sky was illuminated
and the clouds looked strange - both bronze and black at the same time, both
magnificent and fearsome.

Rain
- Rain pelted down from the skies.
- A curtain of rain beat down the heavens.
- The howling of the wind frightened us all.
- It was a cold grey afternoon with a dull sky threatening rain.
- The wind was howling and soon there was a heavy downpour.
- The sky above was full of tumultuous, dark and ragged clouds.
- Rumbling clouds closed in over us, forming a thick, grey canopy.
- The rain beat across the field in solid sheets, driven by a strong wind.
- The wind was sighing and thrashing in the tree tops and the boughs moaned.
- Thick black clouds and thunder rolled in from the west and rain began to fall.
- The morning was cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping the rain across the
land.
- A cloud, ominous and black, drifted over the mountain and released a sudden
shower.

- Little white clouds drifted lazily across the sky, hardly casting the slightest
shadow on the sun.
- Masses of heavy black clouds opened their gates together and drenched us
with a wall of cooling rain.
- The sun was blotted out by huge black clouds which were racing across the sky
blown along by a strong wind.
- The sky seemed to be one huge grey cloud, with occasional chinks showing a
brief glimpse of the bright blue above it.
- Only a light patch in the middle showed where the sun had fought - and lost - to
break through the impenetrable cover.
- The gloomy sky was shrouded with dark and heavy clouds. I walked alone in the
streets surrounded with a deafening silence that could make your imagination
run wild. I sometimes felt as if my every move was being watched and a
ferocious beast was lurking in the intimidating darkness of the forest ready to
pounce on me and shred me into pieces.
- I was consumed in darkness. The slightest sound could even bring the bravest
man down o his feet. My eyes darted around anticipating any sudden
movements among the trees and bushes. The cold breeze that felt as soft as
cotton made my hair stand on ends. The rustling of the leaves did not comfort
me at all but instead I wished I were deaf than to hear such heart-stopping
sounds that could make any person run helter-skelter.

Beautiful Scenery
- The air seemed scented with the sweet aroma of flowers.
- I paused to look at the gay flowers that rioted in the garden.
- Low hills ringed the valley, rolling away into a blue haze of high mountain
peaks.
- In the distance towered a snow-capped, beautifully symmetrical volcanic
mountain.
- Thick, heavy branches and lush dense foliage provided a cool shelter for my
languid afternoons.
- Washed and dusted, the trees glittered and the hordes of parrots came back to
flash their rainbow bodies amid the timber more loquacious than before.

Seaview
- Beautiful beaches encircled the island.

- The ocean seemed to be gleaming a luminous blue.

- The Atlantic spread out before them like a piece of pale blue china.
- A gentle breeze came up to sin white drifts of sea water over the beach.
- The soothing, repetitive sounds of the lapping waves came together in a gentle,
hypnotic melody, casting a spell of serene tranquility over the mesmerizing
scene.

Dull Scenery
- The grey brown land was devoid of life except for an occasional snake.
- The recent rains had dampened the wild flowers in the fields and they now look
battered and bedraggled.
- The countryside was awash with sheeting rain, howling with boisterous winds
and robbed of all color by the ashen skies.
- In the distance, giant overarching trees reached towards the sky their dense
foliage casting a mosaic of shadows on the ground.

Harsh Scenery
- They were halted by a seemingly insurmountable rocky mountain range.
- Gigantic waves crashed on the rocks around us in a pandemonium of sound.
- The rock was hard as flint and a fall would have meant serious lacerations and
broken bones.

Street
- The streetlamps from the surrounding rounds were casting a misty glow strong
enough to silhouette a group of people making their way across the road.
- The alley was dark, bitter and cold. Sights of beggars filled the street. The place
was like a pigs sty trash cans, pieces of torn newspaper floated around as the
breeze went by. Scraps of food littered the place. Despite the blistering cold, she
waited for him.
- All the lights in the houses were on. A row of lamp posts stood upright on the
road-divider. The two lights on top of every post looked like the feelers of a
cockroach, pointing horizontally at both sides of the road and staring at the
incessant movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
Feelings of happiness

Jason was whistling merrily as he walked home from school.

Mary looked very pleased when her friends sang her a song.
Steve was grinning from ear to ear when his parents praised him.
Julian flushed with delight when he was declared as the winner of the
competition.
Peter skipped home cheerfully after school.
The girls were in high spirits when they realised that they have made it to the
final round of the singing competition.
The dog wagged its tail happily as it followed its owner for a walk in the park.
She was as happy as a lark.

Speech (Feelings of happiness)

That was amazing! Jill cried in delight.
Thank you so much! Lucy exclaimed joyfully as the boy returned the wallet to
her.
Look what I have found! A brand new wallet! she exclaimed gleefully.
My favourite ice-cream! James squealed in delight.
I am sure we will make it to the next round! said Peter, smiling from ear to
ear.

Feelings of excitement

I was so excited that I could hardly sleep.

His heart pounded in excitement as he raced towards the park.
Jane was head over heels with excitement when Mrs Tan told her that

the class would be going to the cinema.

Michelle trembled with excitement as she opened the mystery gift.
There was a buzz of excitement in the air as the teams get ready to for

the match.
I felt a jolt of excitement when Miss Lee told me that I won the first prize
in the Math quiz.

Feelings of surprise

I was truly amazed when the magician turned the girl into a rabbit.
He was deeply puzzled by the treasure chest in the corner. What could

be inside? he wondered.
Jessica was fascinated by the tricks that she saw in the magic show.
To her great surprise, no one was in the room.
Her eyes widened in surprise as the thief approached her.
Mandy could not believe her eyes when she saw so many gifts on her
table.

My eyes nearly popped out when I saw the prize tag on the dress.
The news took him by surprise.

Feelings of anger
She went red with fury when she realized that someone took her bag away.
The principal was very crossed with the pupils who played truant.
The girl glared at the bullies angrily.
She blew her top when she was scolded for no reason.
His face was as black as thundercloud. No one dared to go near him.
Jimmy clenched his fists in anger and went up to the bullies.
Jacks father was fuming with anger when he could not find Jack in his room.

Feelings of disappointment
The teacher was utterly disappointed by the pupils results.
She felt disheartened when she was not chosen to be on the school team.
Mary hung her head in disappointment when she failed the test.
Her hopes were dashed when she learnt that she was not selected for the
play.
Susan was dealt with a big blow when her dog passed away.
She looked so sad and crestfallen.
I cant believe we lost the game! John cried out in dismay.
Disappointment was written all over her face.

Feelings of fear

As the sound of the footsteps became louder, my body started to shiver

with fear.
May turned pale with fright as the snake glided towards her.
I could hear my heart pounding so fast.
I stay rooted to the ground, unable to move as I was paralysed with

fear.
The trip has become a total nightmare for them.
Look out! Danny shrieked in fright.
Joline yelled out in fear as she saw two bears running towards her.
I got cold feet at the last minute and decided not to go on the roller
coaster ride.

Feelings of tiredness

I was completely exhausted after a long day at work.

She collapsed in exhaustion on her big bed.
Samuel rubbed his weary eyes, trying to keep himself awake.
He dozed of immediately after he sat on the couch.
After a night of computer games, his eyes were bleary.

Feelings of curiosity
Lukes curious eyes noticed everything around him.
Out of curiosity, she decided to open the black box.
Rachel pokes her nose into everything and she was known as the
busybody in the class.