Emotional States

cheerful and lively in spirit

She remained buoyant despite the stressful day at work.

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

The construction workers carefully lifted the steel beam into place, securing it to the framework of the building.

having a positive, cheerful, or optimistic attitude or mood

Her upheat personality made her a favorite among her coworkers, always bringing positivity to the office.

a drink, typically sparkling wine or champagne, served on celebratory occasions

She raised a glass of bubbly to toast the newlyweds.

excited and happy because something has happened or is going to happen

She was elated to receive the news of her promotion at work.

experiencing a state of perfect happiness

After a long day of relaxation, she felt blissful lying in a hammock, watching the sunset.

experiencing or expressing extreme happiness

The children were jubilant on the last day of school, shouting and laughing with delight.

having a cheerful and friendly demeanor

His jovial nature and infectious laughter made him the life of every party.

unable to stay still and calm

The fidgety child couldn't sit still during the long car ride, constantly shifting in his seat.

having nervous or jerky movements

The jittery kitten pounced at every slight sound and movement.

feeling abandoned or hopeless

The abandoned puppy looked forlorn, waiting by the roadside for its owner to return.

to empty or remove liquid from a container or area

After boiling the pasta, he had to drain the water before serving.

feeling dissatisfied, often due to a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment

The disgruntled employee expressed frustration with the company's new policies during the meeting.

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

His repeated failure to follow instructions correctly exasperated his boss, who had to continually correct his mistakes.

to irritate someone, typically with a minor or petty matter

The constant interruptions peeved her during the meeting.

to cause someone to feel shocked, worried, or upset

The sudden cancellation of the event dismayed the attendees, leaving them feeling disappointed.

idle, indolent, or showing little effort, often in a dreamy or unmotivated way

He gave a lackadaisical wave as he walked past.

feeling hopeless, discouraged, or in low spirits, often due to a sense of failure or loss

The failure of his business left him feeling despondent and unsure about the future.

to cause someone to lose courage, enthusiasm, or hope

Receiving a rejection letter can dishearten even the most determined job seeker.

to make someone feel disheartened or low in spirits

His failure in the exam dejected him.

pointing, looking, or directed toward the ground or a lower position

The soldier's eyes were downcast during the ceremony.

feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

He looked crestfallen when he realized he had missed the deadline for submitting his application.

filled with lively energy and excitement

The children's exuberant laughter echoed throughout the park as they played.

tremendously excited about something

After winning the championship, she was on cloud nine.