Adjectives of Positive Evocation

encouraging

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/ɛn.kɜ.rɪ.ʤɪng/ or /en.kē.ri.jing/

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giving someone hope, confidence, or support

inspiring

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/ɪns.paɪɜ.rɪng/ or /ins.paiē.ring/

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producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

startling

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/stɑrt.lɪng/ or /staart.ling/

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causing sudden surprise or alarm

surprising

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/sərp.raɪ.zɪng/ or /sērp.rai.zing/

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causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

thrilling

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/θrɪ.lɪng/ or /thri.ling/

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causing great pleasure or excitement

exciting

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/ɪks.aɪ.tɪng/ or /iks.ai.ting/

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making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

satisfying

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/sæ.tɪs.faɪɪng/ or /sā.tis.faiing/

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fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

relaxing

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/ri.læk.sɪng/ or /ri.lāk.sing/

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helping our body or mind rest

soothing

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/su.ðɪng/ or /soo.dhing/

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providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

comforting

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/kəm.fɜr.tɪng/ or /kēm.fēr.ting/

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providing a sense of ease, comfort, or relief

refreshing

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/rɪf.rɛ.ʃɪng/ or /rif.re.shing/

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giving a renewed sense of energy

convincing

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/kən.vɪn.sɪng/ or /kēn.vin.sing/

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able to make someone believe that something is right or true

tempting

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/tɛmp.tɪng/ or /temp.ting/

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appealing to the desires or interests, often causing a strong urge to do or have something

touching

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bringing about strong emotions, often causing feelings of sympathy or warmth

hilarious

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/hɪ.lɛ.riəs/ or /hi.le.riēs/

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causing great amusement and laughter

amusing

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/ə.mju.zɪng/ or /ē.myoo.zing/

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providing enjoyment or laughter

entertaining

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/ɛn.ɜr.teɪ.nɪng/ or /en.ēr.tei.ning/

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providing amusement, often through humor, drama, or skillful performance

fun

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/fʌn/ or /fan/

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providing entertainment or amusement

funny

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able to make people laugh

nostalgic

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/nɔs.tæl.ʤɪk/ or /naws.tāl.jik/

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bringing back fond memories of the past, often with a sense of longing or affection

pleasant

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/plɛ.zənt/ or /ple.zēnt/

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bringing enjoyment and happiness

engaging

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/ɛn.geɪ.ʤɪng/ or /en.gei.jing/

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attractive and interesting in a way that draws one's attention

stirring

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evoking strong emotions, often excitement or enthusiasm

calming

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/kɑl.mɪng/ or /kaal.ming/

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bringing a sense of peace and relaxation