Describing Wordsfor Intonation

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Here are some adjectives for intonation: grand scholastic, constantly pure, smallest transatlantic, amazingly guttural, slow, haughty, deep, monotone, guardedly malicious, thrilling and true, peculiarly solemn and sepulchral, particularly chirpy, high-pitched contemptuous, languidly musical, rollicking, hoarse, loud and broad, singularly endearing, intelligent and practised, deepest nasal, harshly uncertain, serene precise, slightly rhythmical, wearily sad, paradoxically grandiloquent, agreeable and even musical, hoarse and cavernous, quaint soft, deft and almost imperceptible, surprisingly confidential, new and musical, cavalier, husky, mischievous, quizzical. You can get the definitions of these intonation adjectives by clicking on them. You might also like some words related to intonation (and find more here).

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Words to Describe intonation

Below is a list of describing words for intonation. You can sort the descriptive words by uniqueness or commonness using the button above. Sorry if there's a few unusual suggestions! The algorithm isn't perfect, but it does a pretty good job for most common nouns. Here's the list of words that can be used to describe intonation:

grand scholastic constantly pure smallest transatlantic amazingly guttural slow, haughty deep, monotone guardedly malicious thrilling and true peculiarly solemn and sepulchral particularly chirpy high-pitched contemptuous languidly musical rollicking, hoarse loud and broad singularly endearing intelligent and practised deepest nasal harshly uncertain serene precise slightly rhythmical wearily sad paradoxically grandiloquent agreeable and even musical
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hoarse and cavernous quaint soft deft and almost imperceptible surprisingly confidential new and musical cavalier, husky mischievous, quizzical unavoidable false curious, sarcastic full, recurrent slow and separate appallingly slow and separate subtle, icy imperious and malevolent peculiar and rather malicious sibilant and musical soft and even musical indefinable and quite unmistakable angry and dominant exquisitely appreciative scornfully ironical indescribable pathetic indescribably clear indescribably clear and sharp unnecessarily apologetic deep ventral intense and pregnant dry, speculative true, subtle deep but low suave, ironical emphatic nasal slight nasal slight continental dead, mechanical odd, parrot-like definitely northern vacant and ignorant low and curious deep and singular proper mournful broad theatrical solemn and sepulchral nearly-normal unfamiliar british emotionally dead consistently flat broad and slightly nasal slightly protective certain high-pitched contemptuous white heavy insistent exquisite, vibrant loving and wistful indescribably savage curious canadian wonderful satisfying peculiar affable peculiar, monotonous soft and impressive odd, unused curiously authoritative breathless, eloquent old, wistful low and clear dreadfully nasal deliberate, easy wistful, musical squeaky, jerky decidedly expectant graver, deeper distinct and loud strange subtle slight official more lilting brisk nasal curious monotonous pure, correct slow, harmonious impatient and exasperated oddly exotic perfectly dramatic faintest foreign appallingly slow certain resonant actual false piquant foreign lower or louder strong, guttural long treble absurdly comic habitual playful sonorous and musical mellow irish quaint, foreign curious, dry queer, indescribable damn fake flat, unfamiliar delicate careful inimitable british cold and caustic strange, husky clear, reflective tiresome, pompous obvious foreign previous harsh slower and deeper adorable french extraordinarily dry slight foreign foolish social still fainter deep rasping single provincial peculiar and pleasant deep and expressive rich and fascinating low calm strong, musical faint irish queer, guttural somewhat sharper slightly foreign markedly foreign uttural curiously lilting unmistakably different queer, humorous weird, mournful exquisitely musical gentle, fine slow, irritating almost lilting clear delicate sharp and querulous usual querulous peculiar, soft extremely puzzling peculiar sarcastic slightest foreign delightful foreign harsh, contemptuous gentle, anxious odd muffled harsh, guttural thick foreign humorously rueful merely vocal flat military almost lighthearted usual bitter bold, true quaint musical quick, timid grim, quiet peculiar pleasant grave, sonorous usual tolerant slightly nasal dryly humorous peculiar and dangerous slightly haughty distinct foreign deep regular deep guttural peculiar french faintly foreign delicate exotic hard, severe odd, stilted same melodious sad and dreamy particular british peculiar and impressive sweet, submissive long, monotonous old teasing peculiarly thrilling slight unconscious crisp, businesslike soft, sibilant slight guttural fierce passionate clear and brilliant certain impatient long weird peculiar guttural inexpressibly sad distinctly foreign slight musical unmistakably british purest, noblest same wistful faint and fainter odd musical intensely clear more guttural cold and stern deep thrilling loud and peculiar flat, colorless least false peculiar nasal harsh nasal strange, indescribable less musical precise same quaint foreign clear, resonant slightly coarse quick, energetic slightly ironical mild, mellow soft, deliberate peculiarly solemn strong nasal somewhat wistful peculiarly clear exquisite musical sickliest truly frightful same nasal low mournful somewhat enigmatic slightly sarcastic precise and formal rich and graceful usual natural slightly odd same sorrowful harsh northern long and monotonous little fierce nasal more faultless rather sorrowful usual clear deliciously soft single musical same precise harsh, metallic occasional minor almost insulting quite unmistakable clear and sharp deep, heartfelt soft and mellow rather malicious certain gloomy glad little hoarse guttural sweet, delicate best diplomatic somewhat weary rather savage pure french good musical now fashionable usual slow guttural almost faultless soft italian slow, monotonous more everyday same anxious deep, solemn more melodious such happy clear, musical soft, slow deep, hollow strong and deep absolutely correct more sensuous parrot-like same flat same proud deep, clear still softer almost careless more reverent particularly warm low monotonous old hard slow, lazy rather sharp such careless same grave jocose transatlantic strange and unnatural same solemn chirpy more genuine fainter sarcastic same ridiculous soft rich more ornate truly dangerous strange, weird peculiar slow, solemn such false monotonous sadder almost dead sibilant upper-class sabbatical same rich monotone more emotional lilting less severe new, strange condemnatory more humble same cold precisely similar musical faulty same peculiar querulous more angry quick sharp wistful certain peculiar expressive exact same ironical natural human slightest possible indescribable melodic correct vocal rather peculiar sardonic mournful rather odd noncommittal affable far different more correct almost human high or low grandiloquent tremulous foreign reminiscent ironic sharper ventral satirical resonant more solemn courteous same soft pompous contemptuous utterly different sepulchral somewhat different scholastic faintest mellifluous melodious odd sonorous rhythmical disinterested contrite perfectly natural inexpressible suave rasping sorrowful shakespearian doubtful tinny graver thrilling peremptory scornful quizzical pathetic bereft curt husky perfect softer solemn endearing subtle self-assured subtler burlesque own unique apologetic suggestive scathing comical comic unmistakable different enigmatic coaxing colloquial squeaky long, deep racy faultless dramatic teutonic reverent unaffected satiric affectionate deliberate reedy almost imperceptible deeper whimsical pained somnolent high-pitched flattering choral practised affirmative unfamiliar such fine objectionable rhythmic drowsy precise defective rollicking piteous exact curious careful oratorical fresher false firmer louder colorless uncharacteristic such different precious little tonal theatrical harsh teasing treble lighthearted incorrect snotty hoarse soft plaintive grudging tragic ineffable mellow hysterical fuller eloquent soulless slow fatuous more complex impeccable queer cynical pregnant businesslike jerky joyous malicious tolerant heartfelt singular impure clear muffled mechanical imperious facetious crisp effeminate reflective more human harmonious versatile submissive gruesome unerring gentle agreeable calm recurrent nonchalant severest haughty significant raucous slight bitter cordial completely different flat deep menacing appreciative unusual deft appealing strange indefinable stilted unsteady persuasive multitudinous high-class loud irish slightest downward exquisite clerical southern vulgar uncertain dry poignant respectful vibrant faint exasperated silky cavernous sharp slightly different proper formal lightest impatient unsatisfactory familiar ambiguous pious exotic sad puzzling rueful wrong polite sinister slower inflexible humorous authoritative audible inimitable severe silvery outlandish adorable characteristic intriguing thoughtful judicial anxious emphatic malevolent insulting protracted imperceptible prim continental imperfect hopeful vehement boyish sceptical unjust weird jewish vacant impertinent caustic unaccustomed sympathetic stern unused confidential impressive careless ludicrous weary cavalier unnatural charitable own peculiar discreet passable uneven amiable remotest resolute intelligent true lifeless particular speculative inflated irritating french breathless native joyful playful tiresome unfinished timid arbitrary dreary happy dreamy natural grim aristocratic celtic graceful explosive pure noblest expectant dynamic instinctive habitual sincere dominant civil purest human mature low indignant rich disagreeable effective smug tropical martial mischievous unique conversational brisk sensuous dead mere alluring good-natured ecstatic commonplace trifling frightful angry humble orthodox distinct special insistent spanish serious desolate proud erotic nervous identical refined protective casual austrian satisfying ferocious loving ecclesiastical ignorant mysterious ornate gracious easy energetic sleepy fake provincial old-time grave dull sentimental momentary broad hopeless decent artificial unconscious sufficient rugged concrete customary northern british convincing sleek genuine savage liquid metallic alarming fascinating marvelous delicious canadian amorous wild inhuman lowest higher reasonable passionate bizarre sterile everyday quaint neutral dangerous unpleasant lazy feminine helpless somber icy emotional brilliant steady hostile absurd national delicate quiet swedish disturbing strong coarse official vigorous vicious sweet shrill insolent guilty hollow gloomy interesting swiss fearful similar hard cheerful diplomatic formidable fine cold nasty glorious fresh pleasing cruel intense italian pale complex sheer triumphant possible due monstrous single ordinary conscious original foolish certain neat weak least bold social european quick practical sacred oriental long normal successful charming fashionable minor african necessary gigantic extraordinary clean warm western ridiculous terrible honest fierce dark separate positive full brief fiery lower new mild brave simple delightful alien personal occasional fair chinese german beautiful general mighty bad regular previous precious high military ancient modern powerful old white heavy

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Words to Describe intonation

As you've probably noticed, adjectives for "intonation" are listed above. According to the algorithm that drives this website, the top 5 adjectives for "intonation" are: grand scholastic, constantly pure, smallest transatlantic, amazingly guttural, and slow, haughty. There are 877 other words to describe intonation listed above. Hopefully the above generated list of words to describe intonation suits your needs.

If you're getting strange results, it may be that your query isn't quite in the right format. The search box should be a simple word or phrase, like "tiger" or "blue eyes". A search for words to describe "people who have blue eyes" will likely return zero results. So if you're not getting ideal results, check that your search term, "intonation" isn't confusing the engine in this manner.

Note also that if there aren't many intonation adjectives, or if there are none at all, it could be that your search term has an abiguous part-of-speech. For example, the word "blue" can be an noun and an adjective. This confuses the engine and so you might not get many adjectives describing it. I may look into fixing this in the future. You might also be wondering: What type of word is intonation?

Describing Words

The idea for the Describing Words engine came when I was building the engine for Related Words (it's like a thesaurus, but gives you a much broader set of related words, rather than just synonyms). While playing around with word vectors and the "HasProperty" API of conceptnet, I had a bit of fun trying to get the adjectives which commonly describe a word. Eventually I realised that there's a much better way of doing this: parse books!

Project Gutenberg was the initial corpus, but the parser got greedier and greedier and I ended up feeding it somewhere around 100 gigabytes of text files - mostly fiction, including many contemporary works. The parser simply looks through each book and pulls out the various descriptions of nouns.

Hopefully it's more than just a novelty and some people will actually find it useful for their writing and brainstorming, but one neat little thing to try is to compare two nouns which are similar, but different in some significant way - for example, gender is interesting: "woman" versus "man" and "boy" versus "girl". On an inital quick analysis it seems that authors of fiction are at least 4x more likely to describe women (as opposed to men) with beauty-related terms (regarding their weight, features and general attractiveness). In fact, "beautiful" is possibly the most widely used adjective for women in all of the world's literature, which is quite in line with the general unidimensional representation of women in many other media forms. If anyone wants to do further research into this, let me know and I can give you a lot more data (for example, there are about 25000 different entries for "woman" - too many to show here).

The blueness of the results represents their relative frequency. You can hover over an item for a second and the frequency score should pop up. The "uniqueness" sorting is default, and thanks to my Complicated Algorithm™, it orders them by the adjectives' uniqueness to that particular noun relative to other nouns (it's actually pretty simple). As you'd expect, you can click the "Sort By Usage Frequency" button to adjectives by their usage frequency for that noun.

Special thanks to the contributors of the open-source mongodb which was used in this project.

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