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Synonyms for Happy

Level 1

Chipper *to be happy and lively

Content *satisfied

Gay

Glad

Jovial

Merry

Perky

Pleased

Level 2

Cheerful

Delighted

Gleeful

Jolly

Joyful

Mirthful *amused

Level 3

Blissful

Ecstatic

Elated

Exultant

Jubilant

Overjoyed

Rapture

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Synonyms for Scared

Level 1

Agitated

Anxious

Apprehensive

Concerned

Nervous

Paranoid *unreasonably / obsessively anxious due to mistrust or suspicion

Perturbed

Shy *nervous around others

Tense *often unable to relax

Timid *shy; often due to a lack of confidence

Worried

Level 2

Afraid

Alarmed

Distraught

Distressed

Disturbed

Fearful

Frightened

Intimidated *nervous due to a lack of confidence or control (often threatened)

Jittery / Jumpy *nervous to the point of fidgeting

Level 3

Aghast

Horrified

Panicked / Panicky

Petrified *scared to the point of being unable to move or speak

Spooked

Terrified

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Things to Consider When Writing Setting

As a writer who has been coming up with a specific story concept for the past nine and a half years, I have a lot of trouble when it comes to writing and, oftentimes, imagining the setting of particular scenes. I almost always one detail in my head, but struggle to come up with any other features. Anyone can think, "Okay, my character is in a parking lot". But we, need to think beyond that.

Okay, first things first, decide a few things before we start consulting the big(ish) list.

-Where does this scene take place? (Pt. 1) That means the type of location. Are they in a forest? At home? In a Starbucks? There are a near-endless list of places for your character to be, but it's crucial to make sure you know where this person is before building from there. In my opinion, this is probably the most important aspect to know before attempting to write about the setting. Know. Where. They. Are.

-Where does this scene take place? (Pt. 2) This means the country or province. Consider every aspect of this place (I'll be making a post about world-building soon for those who need it). What are the geographical, cultural, and climate-related features. Think about how would these features impact the way your character experiences their environment.

-When does this scene take place? I'm talking about the time period, time of day, and time of the year. All of these factors will change what your character sees, hears, smells, everything.

Now that you've (hopefully) answered the three questions above, let's look at the big list of ideas. These are just some ideas I thought of while writing and editing this list, there are so many more ideas that are not on here. Try not do get overwhelmed by the list, and just look at it one section at a time. Play with some of these ideas in your head, on paper, a doc, whatever, and decide what feels write (get it?) for your project!

Sky, Weather, and Temperature

Sky Objects: Sun, Moon, Planets, Stars (Constellations), Meteors, Clouds (look up the different types), Rainbow, Flying Craft (Planes, Blimps, Drones, Helicopters), Balloons, Confetti, Kites, Bubbles

Weather: Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy, Snowy, Hail, Foggy, Windy

Temperature: Sweltering, Hot, Warm, Comfortable, Chilly, Cold, Freezing

Nature and Natural Elements

Plants: Trees, Flowers, Grasses, Herbs, Mushrooms, Weeds, Bushes

Domestic Animals: Dogs, Cats, Horses

Wild Animals: Wolves, Coyotes, Bears, Wild Cats, Raccoons

Water Sources: Unmoving, Slow / Gentle, Rapid, Rough

Objects and People

Vehicles

Houses

Shops, Kiosks, Stalls

Schools & Other Buildings

Garbage

Fences, Walls, and Other Barricades

Parades, Parties, Festivals

Random Citizens / Passerby's

Higher-Ups (Royalty, Government Officials, etc)

Workers (Gardeners, Dog Walkers, Street Performers, etc.)

Furniture or Decor

Smells

Urine or Feces

Death / Blood

Cigarette / Cigar / Marijuana Smoke

Car Smog

Flowers

Fresh Cut Grass

Garbage

Food and Drink

Rain

Smoke / Fire

Pine

Sounds

Animal Sounds (Birds, Dogs, Insects, Frogs, etc. )

People Being Loud (Screaming, Playing, Cheering, Laughing, etc.)

Wind (Wind Chimes, Howling Wind, Blowing through plants, etc.)

Water

Machinery (Lawn Mower, Leaf Blower, etc.)

Transport (Carriages, Cars, Buses, Boats, Trains, Emergency Vehicles)

Weather Sounds (Rain, Thunder, Hail)

Fire Crackling

Music

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Synonyms for Evil

Bad

Corrupt

Crooked

Dark

Dastardly

Depraved

Devilish

Diabolic / Diabolical

Heinous

Malevolent

Malicious

Monstrous

Nefarious

Sinister

Vile

Villainous

Wicked

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Synonyms for Gross

Abhorrent

Appalling

Disgusting

Foul

Icky *a childish way of describing

Nasty

Nauseating *gross to the point of making you nauseous

Odious

Repugnant

Repulsive

Revolting

Sick

Sickening *gross to the point of making you sick

Vile

Vulgar *often used when regarding sex or bodily functions

Yucky *a childish way of describing

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Welcome!

🌻Daisy Caldwell

🌱Minors DNI

🐝Aspiring Fantasy Writer

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