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The document contains a comprehensive list of descriptive phrases categorized into various themes including time, position/location, weather, tone, attitude, attributes, texture, color, idioms, landscape, smell, and taste. Each category features ten unique phrases or words that evoke specific imagery or emotions. This resource can be useful for enhancing descriptive writing and creative expression.

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  • Landscape Descriptive,
  • Olfactory Imagery,
  • Sensory Language,
  • Writing Exercises,
  • Character Descriptions,
  • Writing Style,
  • Auditory Imagery,
  • Descriptive Examples,
  • Idioms,
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Descriptive S

The document contains a comprehensive list of descriptive phrases categorized into various themes including time, position/location, weather, tone, attitude, attributes, texture, color, idioms, landscape, smell, and taste. Each category features ten unique phrases or words that evoke specific imagery or emotions. This resource can be useful for enhancing descriptive writing and creative expression.

Uploaded by

abiarun2513
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Topics covered

  • Landscape Descriptive,
  • Olfactory Imagery,
  • Sensory Language,
  • Writing Exercises,
  • Character Descriptions,
  • Writing Style,
  • Auditory Imagery,
  • Descriptive Examples,
  • Idioms,
  • Writing Resources

DESCRIPTIVES

Category Phrases / words

Time Descriptive 1. At the break of dawn


2. A fleeting moment
3. Twilight hours
4. Before sunset
5. A bygone era
6. The crack of midnight
7. A brief second
8. Endless hours
9. At the stroke of noon
10. As the clock strikes twelve

Position/Location Descriptive 1. At the heart of the city


2. Hidden in plain sight
3. Perched on the edge
4. Nestled between hills
5. Under the starry sky
6. Beneath the towering trees
7. Along the winding road
8. Above the bustling streets
9. On the horizon
10. Within the thick forest

Weather and Climate Descriptive 1. A blustery day


2. A torrential downpour
3. Warm rays of sunshine
4. Icy winds cutting through
5. A misty morning
6. The sky was overcast
7. Drenched in rain
8. The air was humid
9. Biting cold
10. Thunder rumbled in the distance’

Tone Descriptive 1. Playful and light-hearted


2. Somber and reflective
3. Cold and distant
4. Warm and welcoming
5. Optimistic and hopeful
6. Witty and sharp
7. Dark and brooding
8. Sarcastic and biting
9. Sincere and earnest
10. Melancholy and soft-spoken
DESCRIPTIVES

Category Phrases / words

Attitude Descriptive 1. Defiant


2. Gracious
3. Apathetic
4. Resilient
5. Eager
6. Cautious
7. Rebellious
8. Curious
9. Bold
10. Indifferent

Attribute Descriptive 1. Gentle


2. Stern
3. Timid
4. Assertive
5. Charismatic
6. Intuitive
7. Unyielding
8. Meticulous
9. Empathetic
10. Tenacious

Texture Descriptive 1. Silky smooth


2. Coarse and rough
3. Velvet-like softness
4. Pebbled surface
5. Prickly to the touch
6. Polished and sleek
7. Uneven and jagged
8. Fuzzy exterior
9. Soft and fluffy
10. Grainy texture

Colour Descriptive 1. Crimson red


2. Icy blue
3. Pastel pink
4. Midnight black
5. Forest green
6. Golden yellow
7. Sandy beige
8. Azure
9. Radiant orange
10. Lavender hues
DESCRIPTIVES

Category Phrases / words

Idioms 1. A blessing in disguise


2. Burning the midnight oil
3. Fit as a fiddle
4. Out of the blue
5. Once in a blue moon
6. Break the ice
7. Raining cats and dogs
8. Hit the nail on the head
9. The ball is in your court
10. A piece of cake

Landscape Descriptive 1. Rolling hills


2. Rugged mountains
3. Endless desert
4. Lush valleys
5. Barren wasteland
6. Dense forests
7. Sparkling lakes
8. Jagged cliffs
9. Verdant meadows
10. Serene beaches

Smell Descriptive 1. Freshly baked bread


2. Pungent spices
3. Floral fragrance
4. Stale air
5. Earthy aroma
6. Sweet perfume
7. Damp and musty
8. Smoky scent
9. Citrus zest
10. Sea breeze

Taste Descriptive 1. Sweet as honey


2. Bitter aftertaste
3. Tart and tangy
4. Rich and savory
5. Spicy heat
6. Sour like lemon
7. Salty as the sea
8. Creamy and smooth
9. Burnt to a crisp
10. Zesty freshness

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