Positive Words

Mellifluous: Having a smooth, flowing sound

Serene: Calm and peaceful

Eloquent: Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing

Epiphany: A sudden realization or understanding

Negative Words

Pernicious: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

Impetuous: Acting or done quickly and without thought or care

Sardonic: Grimly mocking or cynical

Neutral Words

Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time

Conflate: Combine two or more ideas, concepts, etc. into one

Esoteric: Intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge

Disparate: Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison

Evanescent: Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

Words with Mixed Connotations

Sycophant: A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage

Quixotic: Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

Panacea: A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

Prolific: Producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring; present in large numbers or quantities

Iconoclast: A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions

Words with Usage Examples

Voracious: Ex: He had a voracious appetite and could eat a whole pizza by himself

Pervasive: Ex: The smell of freshly baked bread was pervasive throughout the bakery