HAPPY

1. She was as happy as a lark.

2. He was flushed with delight when he was declared the winner.
3. She was in seventh heaven when she heard that she had scored the top mark in English.
4. She felt on top of the world when her children bought her the vacation package to Spain.
5. His face lit up with the most radiant smile.
6. Lily was estatic. She finally stopped her joyful jig and looked around. She was grinning from ear
to ear and clearly on cloud nine.
7. I was utterly relieved and overwhelmed with happiness. A radiant smile coursed through
my lips and I punched the air with delight. I felt jubilant and euphoric and this was truly the
luckiest day in my life.

SAD & DESPAIR

1. He was in the depths of misery.
2. Tom had a lump in his throat and was blinking away the tears.
3. They were consumed by bitterness and anguish at the lost of their only son.
4. She felt her world going to pieces. She found herself at the lowest ebb, having no money or
friends.
5. It was a heartbreaking sight. The overcast sky darkened blocking out the sun’s vibrant ray and
my
heart sank deeper.
6. I cried my heart out. Life seemed to be so meaningless. Everything was not attractive
anymore and
hope had vanished from the world. My soul was empty and I felt as if someone had ripped
my heart
out and pounded it with hammer.
7. A sharp pain stabbed deep in my heart when it dawned upon me I had caused the break up of
my
family, all because of my stupid and foolish notion of being upright and truthful. I have now realized
rather belatedly that being absolutely honest to a fault can only cause anguish, pain, agony and
suffering. What transpired on that fateful day would forever be etched in my memory.

EMBARRASSED
1. All eyes were on John. He was so embarrassed that he did not know where to put himself. He
wished
that the ground would open up and swallow him.
2. Peter was burning with humiliation and as red as a beetroot.
3. The room filled with an awkward silence. They all avoided each other’s eyes.
4. She was abashed to know they had heard her singing in the bathroom.
5. Ijmal often blurts out whatever comes into his head. Unfortunately that morning, he had blurted out
the four letter words which caused him to feel like putting his foot in his mouth.
6. Every time I walk past the ladies’s washroom, my cheeks burn and the most embarrassing incident
flashes vividly, emblazoning my mind.
7. Her face turned crimson red. She was too embarrassed by the incident that if she could be an
emu she would stuck her head in the ground.
EXCITEMENT
1. When the hullabaloo died down, the teacher continued his lesson.
2. The keyed up fans cheered boisterously for every point.
3. She was so wrought up with nervous anticipation that she is unable to think clearly.
4. It was a wonderful morning. I opened the parcel with anticipation. “Wow” I shouted with joy. It
was my favourite Nike.
5. I was in utter disbelief and excitement. I could only manage to open my eyes wide and grin
from ear to ear.
6. The atmosphere in the concert hall was electrifying. Standing backstage, Jinky heard the excited
buzz of the crowd and tried to tame the butterflies in the stomach.

HARDSHIP
1. We were poor and our house was mortgaged to the hilt. The meager salary my father received
by working as a junior clerk would have maintained us modestly had not half of it gone or the
support and medical expenses of ill and destitute relatives.
2. My mum was a strong woman. “Nothing is impossible” was the maxim that helped her
through the difficult days. She always upheld her principles and never gave up on any
baffling problems.
3. He recalled how life struck a heavy blow when he was fifteen. His father succumbed to
injuries sustained in an accident. They only had a roof over their heads. His mother’s
courage, grit and steely determination was the driving force that spurred them on during
those difficult times.
4. We were not born with a silver spoon but that did not give them the right to treat us like dirt.
5. Worry was written all over his face as he apologised profusely. His shabby clothes told me he was
an odd job worker transporting goods from one side of the town to eke out a living.
6. My mother was an extremely kind and good natured woman who solaced the family by saying that
if one has character one has the better part of wealth. However the cruel world did not share this
outlook. She succeeded in making austerity bearable. By efficient and frugal management
of our meager income, she made our house a happy and beautiful place to live in.

FEAR
1. A few agonizing moments trickled by. Being all alone a terrible fear gripped my heart.
2. Fear enveloped me. My heart pounded and my throat was constricted. It was difficult to
breathe.
3. Peter was scared stiff when the murderer’s face twisted into a hideous smile.
4. She stood rooted to the ground, her terrified gaze fixed on the dreadful sight.
5. Every bone in my body froze in terror. I could not get back to sleep. The eerie sounds of the
night seemed to echo all around me.
6. Cold sweat trickled down my forehead. It was getting harder to breathe. A lump formed in
my throat. I tried my best to gulp it down. I opened my eyes as wide as I could in the darkness.
How to express feelings?
How do you describe a person who is angry?
• He turned red with fury.
* My boss hit the ceiling when I told him I’d lost the documents
• Her face was contorted with rage and fury.
* I'm vexed with her. Her tone irritated me to the core.
• Jimmy was so angry that his blood boiled.
* He was inwardly seething at the offense.
• Lara’s voice crackled with anger.
* She received an irate letter from her husband.
• An angry frown creased her forehead.
* I’m kicking myself for not booking the flight yesterday – the price just went up RM200.
• A wave of futile rage swept over him.
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* It drives me up the wall when people answer their cell phones in the midst of a discussion.
• Venom spewed from his lips as he cursed belligerently.
• She was like a bull in a china shop.
• Seething with anger, she approached Ben menacingly.
• Her eyes flashed with anger and resentment.
• His anger turned into violence.

How do you describe a person who is sad?

• Tears welled up in his eyes and began rolling down her cheeks like rivulets.
* She's feeling blue after what has happened to her son.
• No one could express his agony.
* I am feeling low because my best friend is very ill.
• She was on the brink of tears.
* Fans were downhearted by the defeat.
• He felt the whole world collapsing upon him.
* My heart sank when I saw my test grade – I only got 54.”
• Dark clouds seemed to constantly loom over her head.
• She felt as if her heart had been ripped from her body.
• He cried his heart out on hearing the tragic news.
• She fell to her knees, clutching her head in despair.
• He felt the whole weight of the world upon her shoulders.
• His eyes were puffy and red after all the crying.

How do you describe a person who is shock/frightened?

• Panic started to engulf Timmy.
* We were on pins and needles waiting to hear if we won the contest.
• The cold black night pierced his very bones.
* I was shaking like a leaf after I heard an explosion on the train.
• Terror seized us all.
• Paralyzed with fear, he could not command his legs to run.
• The shock robbed him of speech.
• The blood drained from his face when he heard the tragic news.
• A chill ran down his spine.
• His hair stood on ends as a cry rang high into the night.
• She screamed her head off when she saw the corpse.
• Overcome with fright, she lost her balance and fell down in a swoon.
• She stood rooted to the ground.
• A haze of fear surrounded her.
• He stood motionless with horror.
• Frightening thoughts race through her mind.
• She felt a wave of fear rush through her.
• He stood stunned and speechless by his sudden rebuke.
• She was at loss for words.
* I was floored by all the help we received after our son was in a serious accident.
• They huddled together and stared apprehensively into the darkness.

How do you describe a person who is happy?

• He was over the moon when he heard the good news.
* Together with a mirthful laughter, she gave a gleeful smile.
• She was floating on air when her teacher praised her.
* They received a euphoric welcome after the highly anticipated tournament.
• I’m pumped about the concert this weekend – It’s going to be awesome!
* I had a jubilant crowd when I walked up the stage to receive the medal
• Her eyes glittered with tears of joy.
* I heard a joyous laughter after she gave a delighted smile.
• She seemed to be the happiest bride I've ever seen.
* It seemed as if a smile was plastered on her face.
• They were saturated with happiness.
* Finally, it was a joyful occasion where everyone hugged each other.
• She felt as if the whole world was on her side.
* She was a contented wife. Going to the World Cup Final was a dream come true.“
• He nearly fell over in elation after learning that he had won the prize.
* When their names were announced, the winner felt elated and excited.
• Her bright smile was infectious, lighting up the room.
* She seemed to be the happiest bride I've ever seen.
• Tears of joy streamed down my cheeks.
* I’m dying to see the new movie