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The document provides a collection of descriptive, reflective, narrative, introductory, emotive, and concluding phrases, along with high and low-frequency synonyms for various words. It categorizes phrases and synonyms to enhance writing and expression. Additionally, it includes descriptive words related to the senses of sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch.

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The document provides a collection of descriptive, reflective, narrative, introductory, emotive, and concluding phrases, along with high and low-frequency synonyms for various words. It categorizes phrases and synonyms to enhance writing and expression. Additionally, it includes descriptive words related to the senses of sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch.

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✅ Descriptive Phrases (10 total) I felt a chill run down my spine.

A blanket of silence fell over the place. My eyes brimmed with tears.
The golden rays of the sun bathed the earth
in warmth. ✅ Reflective Phrases (10
A gentle breeze whispered through the total)
trees. Looking back, I realise how much I’ve
The sky turned a brilliant shade of crimson. grown.
Darkness crept in like a silent thief. That experience taught me a valuable
The scent of freshly baked bread filled the lesson.
air. If only I had listened…
Trees stood tall like silent guardians. It changed the way I see the world.
The moonlight danced on the surface of the I learned to never take things for granted.
water. That was the moment I understood true
The road stretched endlessly into the friendship.
horizon. From that day on, I promised myself to be
The market buzzed with life and colour. better.
The past may be gone, but the lesson
✅ Narrative Phrases (10 total) remains.
Without a second thought, I dashed It was a turning point in my life.
forward. I finally understood what courage meant.
Just when I thought things couldn’t get
worse… ✅ Introductory Phrases (5
Out of the blue, everything changed. total)
I couldn’t believe my eyes. It all started one ordinary morning…
My heart skipped a beat. Have you ever had a moment you’ll never
As I turned the corner, I froze. forget?
The moment I stepped in, I knew something This is the story of how I learned the
was wrong. meaning of…
I held my breath, waiting for what would On a quiet street in my town, something
happen next. unforgettable happened.
Then, out of nowhere, a loud crash echoed. Everything seemed normal—until it wasn’t.
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me.
✅ Concluding Phrases (5
✅ Emotive Phrases (10 total)
And that was the day I discovered true
total) courage.
A wave of relief washed over me.
The experience left a lasting mark on me.
Fear clutched at my chest like a claw.
I walked away, wiser and stronger than
Joy bubbled up inside me like a fountain.
before.
Anger surged through me like fire.
Though it was over, the memory stayed
My hands trembled with excitement.
with me.
I felt a lump form in my throat.
As the sun set, I knew a new chapter was
My heart was heavy with sorrow.
beginning.
A smile spread slowly across my face.
High- Low-Frequency / High- Low-Frequency /
Frequency Advanced Frequency Advanced
Word Alternative Word Alternative
big enormous / colossal deafening /
loud
small minute / petite thunderous
good excellent / superb quiet hushed / silent
bad terrible / appalling easy simple / effortless
happy delighted / elated hard difficult / strenuous
miserable / old ancient / elderly
sad
despondent new recent / modern
fast swift / rapid begin commence / initiate
slow sluggish / leisurely end conclude / terminate
smart intelligent / astute ask inquire / request
stupid foolish / ignorant tell inform / notify
like admire / appreciate demonstrate /
show
hate loathe / despise illustrate
nice pleasant / charming help assist / aid
mean cruel / malicious use utilize / employ
beautiful stunning / exquisite get obtain / acquire
ugly hideous / grotesque make create / construct
scared terrified / petrified break shatter / fracture
brave courageous / valiant fix repair / restore
angry furious / enraged run sprint / dash
calm serene / tranquil walk stroll / wander
funny hilarious / amusing think ponder / reflect
rich wealthy / affluent say declare / state
impoverished / look glance / gaze
poor
destitute live reside / dwell
clean spotless / immaculate
dirty filthy / grimy
tired exhausted / fatigued
hungry starving / famished
thirsty parched / dehydrated

Descriptive Word Synonym


Glimmering Shiny
👁️Sight – Descriptive Words Gloomy Dark
Descriptive Word Synonym Descriptive Word Synonym
Radiant Bright Creaking Floorboard sound
Blinding Very bright Whining Complaining sound
Faded Pale
Sparkling Shiny
Twinkling Flashing 👃 Smell – Descriptive Words
Murky Cloudy
Vibrant Colourful Descriptive Word Synonym
Dazzling Shiny Fragrant Nice-smelling
Gleaming Shiny Pungent Strong-smelling
Dull Not bright Musty Old-smelling
Foggy Misty Fresh Clean-smelling
Shadowy Dark Foul Bad-smelling
Colourless Pale Scented Perfumed
Crimson Deep red Smoky Like smoke
Golden Yellowish Earthy Soil-like smell
Crystal-clear Very clear Tangy Sharp smell
Blurry Unclear Rotten Bad (like spoiled)
Pale Light-coloured Floral Flowery smell
Sour Acidic smell
Spicy Strong, hot smell
👂 Sound – Descriptive Words Burnt Overcooked smell
Minty Like mint
Descriptive Word Synonym Sweet-smelling Like candy
Echoing Repeating sound Odourless No smell
Muffled Softened Aromatic Nice scent
Screeching High-pitched Stinky Smelly
Whispering Speaking quietly Chemical Like cleaning stuff
Rumbling Deep, rolling noise
Melodic Musical
Thundering Loud 👅 Taste – Descriptive Words
Deafening Very loud
Chirping Bird sounds Descriptive Word Synonym
Crackling Popping sound Sweet Sugary
Roaring Loud growl Bitter Sharp taste
Buzzing Humming Sour Tangy
Clicking Tapping sound Salty Tastes of salt
Clanging Metal sound Spicy Hot
Ticking Clock sound Bland Tasteless
Sizzling Frying sound Zesty Tangy
Barking Dog sound Tangy Sharp
Hissing Snake sound Delicious Tasty
Descriptive Word Synonym
Tasty Yummy
Savoury Flavourful
Juicy Full of juice
Burnt Overcooked taste
Creamy Smooth and milky
Buttery Tastes like butter
Crispy Crunchy
Crunchy Hard but breakable
Stale Not fresh
Rich Full flavour
Mouth-watering Makes you hungry

✋ Touch – Descriptive Words

Descriptive Word Synonym


Soft Smooth
Rough Bumpy
Slippery Slick
Sticky Gummy
Smooth Even surface
Hard Solid
Cold Chilly
Hot Warm
Warm Slightly hot
Icy Very cold
Bumpy Uneven
Fuzzy Soft and hairy
Scratchy Itchy
Slimy Slippery and wet
Silky Very smooth
Damp Slightly wet
Dry No moisture
Prickly Sharp, like thorns
Tingly Slightly ticklish
Fluffy Light and soft

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