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Emotional expressions – English vocabulary

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33 English words with meanings: down, dreary, dwell on, ecstatic, eerie… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. down /daʊn/ (adjective) — feeling sad or unhappy
    Example: She felt down after the bad news.
    Synonyms: sad, unhappy, depressed
  2. dreary /'dɪri/ (adjective) — sad, dull, and lacking cheer
    Example: The rainy day felt dreary.
    Synonyms: gloomy, dull, drear
  3. dwell on /dwɛl ɑn/ (phrase) — to think about something for a long time
    Example: I often dwell on small mistakes.
    Synonyms: think about, ponder, reflect on
  4. ecstatic /ɪk'stætɪk/ (adjective) — extremely happy and excited
    Example: She was ecstatic when she got the job.
    Synonyms: overjoyed, elated, thrilled
  5. eerie /'ɪəri/ (adjective) — strange and frightening in a quiet way
    Example: The empty house felt eerie at night.
    Synonyms: spooky, creepy, unnerving
  6. effusive /ɪ'fju:sɪv/ (adjective) — showing very warm and enthusiastic feelings
    Example: The host was effusive in his praise.
    Synonyms: enthusiastic, lavish, warm
  7. evocative /ɪ'vɑ:kətɪv/ (adjective) — bringing strong memories, feelings, or images to mind
    Example: The song is evocative of summer nights.
    Synonyms: suggestive, moving, reminiscent
  8. excitable /ɪk'saɪtəbəl/ (adjective) — easily excited or emotionally stirred
    Example: The children were excitable before the trip.
    Synonyms: easily excited, nervous, high-strung
  9. feel blue /fi:l blu:/ (idiom) — To feel sad or unhappy.
    Example: I feel blue on rainy days.
    Synonyms: feel sad, feel down, feel low
  10. feel on top of the world /,fɛl ɒn 'tɒp əv ðə wɜ:ld/ (phrase) — feeling extremely happy and confident
    Example: I felt on top of the world after my exam results.
    Synonyms: overjoyed, ecstatic, thrilled
  11. fever pitch /'fi:vər pɪtʃ/ (phrase) — the highest point of excitement or intensity
    Example: Excitement at the concert reached fever pitch.
    Synonyms: peak intensity, high point, climax
  12. float on air /,floʊt ɒn 'ɛər/ (phrase) — feeling very light and happy
    Example: She was floating on air after hearing the news.
    Synonyms: ecstatic, overjoyed, elated
  13. forlorn /fɔ:r'lɔ:rn/ (adjective) — sad and lonely, especially because of being left alone
    Example: The forlorn child sat alone on the bench.
    Synonyms: lonely, desolate, abandoned
  14. frightened /'fraɪtənd/ (adjective) — feeling afraid or worried
    Example: The little boy was frightened by the loud noise.
    Synonyms: afraid, scared, worried
  15. full of the joys of spring /,fʊl əv ðə ,dʒɔɪz əv sprɪŋ/ (phrase) — feeling cheerful, lively, and full of energy
    Example: He was full of the joys of spring after his promotion.
    Synonyms: cheerful, lively, buoyant
  16. gaga /'ɡɑ:ɡə/ (adjective) — Very silly, confused, or crazy, often from strong emotion.
    Example: She went gaga over the new puppy.
    Synonyms: crazy, silly
  17. get carried away (phrase) — becoming too excited or involved and losing control
    Example: Don't get carried away at the sale.
    Synonyms: overexcite, overdo it, lose control
  18. impulsive /ɪm'pʌlsɪv/ (adjective) — done suddenly without careful thought
    Example: She made an impulsive purchase.
    Synonyms: spontaneous, rash, hasty
  19. indulge (yourself) /ɪn'dʌldʒ/ (verb) — To allow yourself to enjoy something very much.
    Example: She decided to indulge herself with a spa day.
    Synonyms: treat yourself, pamper yourself, spoil yourself
  20. infatuated (with) /ɪn'fætʃueɪtɪd/ (adjective) — feeling very strongly and foolishly in love with someone
    Example: He is infatuated with his classmate.
    Synonyms: besotted, smitten, love-struck
  21. insecure /,ɪnsɪ'kjʊr/ (adjective) — feeling unsure about yourself and your abilities
    Example: She felt insecure before the interview.
    Synonyms: uncertain, self-doubting, unconfident
  22. lively /'laɪvli/ (adjective) — full of energy, excitement, and movement
    Example: The children were lively at the party.
    Synonyms: energetic, vibrant, animated
  23. lock yourself away /lɑ:k jɔ:r'sɛlf ə'weɪ/ (phrase) — to stay alone in a place and avoid other people
    Example: He locked himself away after the breakup.
    Synonyms: isolate yourself, withdraw, hide away
  24. long (v.) /lɔ:ŋ/ (verb) — to want something very much for a long time
    Example: She longed for home after the trip.
    Synonyms: yearn, desire, wish
  25. mistrust /,mɪs'trʌst/ (noun) — a feeling that someone or something cannot be trusted
    Example: There was growing mistrust between the two sides.
    Synonyms: suspicion, distrust, wariness
  26. mourn /mɔ:rn/ (verb) — to feel deep sadness because someone has died
    Example: They mourned their friend for many days.
    Synonyms: grieve, lament, weep for
  27. moving /'mu:vɪŋ/ (adjective) — causing strong feelings of sadness, sympathy, or emotion
    Example: The ending was moving.
    Synonyms: touching, emotional, heartfelt
  28. nostalgia /nɒ'stældʒə/ (noun) — a warm, sad feeling about the past
    Example: She felt nostalgia for her childhood.
    Synonyms: longing, sentimentality, homesickness
  29. self-conscious /,sɛlf'kɑ:nʃəs/ (adjective) — worried about how others see you
    Example: She felt self-conscious about her accent.
    Synonyms: insecure, self-aware, awkward
  30. self-esteem /,sɛlf ɪ'sti:m/ (noun) — how much value and confidence you feel about yourself
    Example: Good self-esteem helps people feel confident.
    Synonyms: self-respect, confidence, self-worth

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