That’s right. Affective, not effective, writing. This article is about how words make readers feel certain emotions. Sneak these words in whenever you can, sprinkle them onto the pages and watch their magic unfold.
Word scores: Valence, arousal and dominance
Valence = how happy or sad the reader feels having read the word. Low = sad, high = happy. Valence is highly correlated with image-ability.
Arousal = how tense or relaxed it makes the reader feel. low = relaxing, high = tens. Arousal is highly correlated with concreteness of words.
Dominance = how helpless or in control it makes the reader feel. Low = helpless, high = in control.
Word scores per emotion
A writer can use these effects to his advance. Pick the right words to make the reader feel exactly what you need him to feel to truly experience the story alongside your POV character.
Sadness = low valence, low arousal, low dominance
Anger = low valence, high arousal, medium dominance
Fear = low valence, high arousal, low dominance
Disgust = low valence, medium arousal, medium dominance
Joy = high valence, medium arousal, high dominance
Surprise = high valence, high arousal, medium dominance
Word scores per sense
Pain = low valence, high arousal, medium dominance
Smell = high valence, medium arousal, low dominance
colour = high valence, low arousal, medium dominance
Taste = high valence, low arousal, medium dominance
Sound = low valence, high arousal, medium dominance
Grasp = medium valence, low arousal, high dominance
Motion = medium valence, high arousal, low dominance
Combining the emotion and sensory words
Imagine your protagonist, let’s call him John, starts out rather helpless in a scene, eventually regains himself and struggles his way out of trouble.
John woke up, tied up to a tree. In this stage, you want to convey a sense of helplessness and fear so you use words that score low on dominance and low on valence. You avoid use of grasping-verbs (high dominance) in this stage. Once he regained his wits, it’s time to give the reader a sense of hope again by having John grab a knife and cut himself free.
Affective Word Lists
Sadness = low valence, low arousal, low dominance
coma |
glaucoma |
desolate |
colic |
frail |
anemic |
gloomy |
pudgy |
mousy |
nothingness |
unsuccessful |
widower |
bloated |
stalemate |
morgue |
sham |
geezer |
gurney |
inferiority |
defeatist |
tawdry |
comatose |
inability |
bottom |
lame |
clammy |
penal |
orphan |
fatty |
discouraged |
unreachable |
Anger = low valence, high arousal, medium dominance
fatal |
zombie |
threat |
kill |
laceration |
mafia |
heartbroken |
phobia |
executioner |
grenade |
spider |
gunfire |
ghetto |
contamination |
king snake |
gruesome |
perverted |
ferocious |
conundrum |
frostbite |
mundane |
reroute |
orphanage |
woozy |
catatonic |
pathological |
tarantula |
agonizing |
numb |
oaf |
humid |
archdiocese |
pit |
incoherent |
downer |
fatigue |
forsake |
scar |
emptiness |
insanity |
prude |
sewer |
arterial |
widow |
panicky |
diaper |
urn |
rage |
innards |
extradition |
mute |
lard |
dredge |
dopey |
disdain |
ineffectual |
musty |
venomous |
nappy |
dud |
pious |
subservient |
attacker |
inaudible |
gassy |
stagnant |
lonesome |
suppression |
morn |
inconsistent |
trifling |
craziness |
alimony |
bugger |
sickle |
elimination |
misconception |
drool |
whaling |
wilt |
repressed |
shack |
clump |
draught |
blockade |
withhold |
warpath |
inconsequential |
flea |
edema |
killer |
custodian |
limp |
prolong |
dismissive |
bureaucrat |
pasty |
slur |
legislature |
wart |
residue |
slop |
scream |
isolation |
mar |
oedipal |
wimp |
monotonous |
weary |
prig |
dust |
aggressor |
subdued |
recluse |
clod |
scare |
nameless |
nostril |
disconnect |
sissy |
broadside |
fatten |
dung |
stale |
listless |
chase |
hinder |
timid |
hostility |
gun |
dull |
sect |
tiresome |
doormat |
liar |
orthodox |
smug |
mope |
breach |
argue |
drab |
gray |
decompression |
sinus |
reschedule |
flop |
slouch |
outrage |
flabby |
ploy |
flaccid |
wino |
philistine |
mono |
muted |
refusal |
conceited |
shotgun |
saggy |
laziness |
flunky |
dent |
screamer |
dismal |
splint |
fess |
boredom |
seclusion |
evasive |
slack |
drain |
slutty |
baldy |
hairy |
provoke |
hesitant |
mould |
telethon |
ant |
malnutrition |
cheapskate |
rotor |
hoarse |
shutdown |
incubator |
gang |
rife |
decaf |
redundancy |
lack |
darn |
user |
ashtray |
bypass |
overlap |
abstinence |
scoff |
patronize |
bland |
lazy |
childless |
celibacy |
shallow |
cholesterol |
toenail |
subdue |
boring |
celibate |
policy |
Fear = low valence, high arousal, low dominance
earthquake |
rape |
asphyxiation |
motherfucker |
dangerous |
diarrhea |
terrorism |
quake |
murderer |
gunpoint |
tornado |
hijacker |
murderous |
nigger |
plague |
bullshit |
invasion |
tragedy |
arrest |
persecution |
slaughterhouse |
rabid |
die |
massacre |
kidnapper |
schizophrenia |
attack |
bombing |
arsonist |
shipwreck |
assault |
Disgust = low valence, medium arousal, medium dominance
invader |
injection |
incriminating |
nosebleed |
dickhead |
dreaded |
jittery |
backfire |
illicit |
fuss |
impossible |
forget |
hitchhiker |
bile |
staph |
bane |
allergy |
sellout |
lisp |
demonic |
psychosis |
shrill |
murderess |
bubonic |
asylum |
psychopath |
laughingstock |
restrict |
toothless |
disparage |
carelessness |
senate |
thug |
sentencing |
incest |
termite |
feeble |
prison |
headless |
unrest |
unpleasant |
lawlessness |
rot |
muzzle |
asthma |
nitwit |
mandatory |
damnation |
distraught |
maggot |
frightful |
AIDS |
pus |
heartbreaking |
incessant |
dizzy |
discomfort |
anemia |
ineffective |
stooge |
unforgivable |
python |
belligerent |
bad |
insecurity |
cocaine |
salmonella |
scrutiny |
lawyer |
entrapment |
cringe |
slaughter |
rob |
traumatic |
hooligan |
cockroach |
hysterectomy |
unwanted |
forbidding |
typhoid |
loathsome |
dandruff |
blockage |
overweight |
bureaucracy |
harass |
heartbreak |
fearsome |
abusive |
petrified |
unappreciated |
insidious |
expulsion |
croak |
uncertain |
cage |
nicotine |
appendectomy |
frantic |
bogus |
repulsive |
twitchy |
serpent |
seizure |
omen |
segregation |
toll |
formaldehyde |
clueless |
inconvenience |
pickpocket |
bleeder |
evil |
injury |
bacterial |
uncooperative |
irate |
headstone |
sprain |
wicked |
cult |
stalk |
boa |
hardship |
fungus |
hag |
scrawny |
loneliness |
explosion |
rudeness |
contagion |
angst |
slander |
viral |
accusation |
strangle |
hoodlum |
indecisive |
breakdown |
insecure |
dread |
ejection |
careless |
squabble |
relapse |
disadvantage |
tick |
sloppy |
faggot |
corruption |
deafening |
immobile |
wheeze |
danger |
conspiracy |
inhuman |
sabotage |
despairing |
unprofessional |
wound |
unsure |
disown |
downfall |
cowardice |
blunder |
mourning |
inexperienced |
disgruntled |
bureaucratic |
violent |
jeopardize |
bitch |
scapegoat |
cesspool |
germ |
burdened |
brimstone |
lecherous |
flaky |
barbarian |
destroyer |
horrid |
struggle |
treason |
embarrassed |
leakage |
heroin |
manipulative |
probation |
degeneration |
defective |
congressman |
substandard |
unavailable |
impossibility |
dyke |
mediocrity |
horrendous |
audit |
uncomfortable |
dungeon |
thorny |
discontent |
eviction |
glutton |
nauseating |
humidity |
sanitarium |
derogatory |
fatality |
neglect |
bogeyman |
misleading |
corrupt |
gunshot |
scary |
haphazard |
disrespectful |
futility |
infect |
penalty |
taker |
barren |
exorcism |
deployment |
debt |
disloyalty |
dishonorable |
minefield |
claustrophobia |
unhappy |
barf |
drug dealing |
inadequate |
alienate |
dependency |
clot |
inaccurate |
dummy |
discourage |
decline |
breakup |
frustrating |
incomprehensible |
soulless |
coffin |
expiration |
whiplash |
deadly |
hurt |
grave |
forlorn |
unspeakable |
deport |
discrepancy |
poisoning |
collapse |
choke |
insane |
unscheduled |
tramp |
scam |
mortgage |
ruination |
unrequited |
concussion |
controversy |
incriminate |
bloody |
herpes |
hypochondriac |
abrupt |
unprepared |
unstable |
bleed |
surgical |
bogey |
vulnerability |
complaint |
pointless |
undesirable |
snub |
madman |
snowstorm |
broken |
uninvited |
abysmal |
crisis |
irritating |
impotence |
operation |
ridiculous |
destruction |
arson |
judge |
difficult |
homeless |
trap |
godforsaken |
bruise |
tiring |
black snake |
feverish |
tremble |
embezzler |
judgmental |
jailer |
prejudiced |
graveyard |
inconvenient |
dishonor |
nuisance |
pillage |
turd |
negligence |
weakling |
wretched |
unanswered |
stepfather |
exorcist |
abomination |
lovesick |
maniac |
wasp |
sickening |
infection |
misery |
rude |
impending |
shaky |
expire |
stinker |
sorrow |
punish |
delusional |
deception |
starvation |
allergic |
prejudice |
outcast |
paranoid |
oppressed |
weakness |
stereotype |
meathead |
gout |
douche |
culprit |
cirrhosis |
foe |
deformity |
junkie |
crook |
uneasy |
sleaze |
cemetery |
unwell |
unattended |
inexcusable |
fanatical |
hornet |
crucifixion |
painful |
vile |
sergeant |
mania |
complication |
vagabond |
misunderstanding |
troubled |
icky |
gangland |
fall |
slum |
confine |
nonexistent |
fussy |
wail |
devil |
summons |
desecration |
endangerment |
centipede |
goblin |
addiction |
pothead |
Pope |
perversion |
frustrated |
cowardly |
columbine |
lost |
deteriorate |
stress |
untrained |
sickly |
unaware |
legislation |
weepy |
snore |
monstrous |
infidelity |
creeper |
betray |
envious |
miserable |
itch |
deceptive |
conflicting |
swindler |
predator |
imbalance |
offender |
ugly |
distortion |
undertaker |
citation |
bloat |
undetermined |
embarrassing |
overheated |
intolerance |
kamikaze |
defeat |
manslaughter |
scandal |
gunman |
burglar |
mosquito |
fascist |
surrender |
greasy |
illiterate |
druggist |
ignorance |
imposition |
obligatory |
deficient |
furious |
sniper |
jealousy |
trial |
brutality |
tombstone |
fiendish |
proctologist |
torpedo |
depravity |
bummer |
deadbeat |
disastrous |
sewage |
decomposition |
ruse |
slut |
mayhem |
wreckage |
disruption |
burn |
contagious |
fiend |
gash |
pompous |
charred |
unsatisfied |
foolish |
quicksand |
distress |
erosion |
raid |
eerie |
scalding |
rejection |
irresponsible |
disappearance |
prostitute |
delusion |
profane |
snotty |
jail |
hectic |
unrealistic |
depressed |
faceless |
mortuary |
swarm |
robber |
squealer |
venom |
snatcher |
satanic |
crappy |
resistance |
intrude |
vengeful |
distasteful |
hideous |
woe |
slobber |
blight |
sore |
slag |
vagrant |
darkened |
cartel |
inbred |
bullet |
rattlesnake |
theft |
hospital |
overpriced |
nervousness |
interrupt |
louse |
bomber |
blood |
brutal |
court |
lawless |
gossip |
sourpuss |
harm |
revolting |
disrespect |
impolite |
misdemeanor |
confusing |
ghastly |
fright |
suspicious |
defenseless |
cardiac |
discriminating |
endanger |
dropout |
impatient |
con |
loathing |
collide |
idiocy |
abscess |
spam |
wheelchair |
impotent |
absinthe |
wetback |
dimwit |
horrifying |
homicidal |
torment |
shithead |
allegation |
ambush |
devastating |
wartime |
havoc |
drinker |
insult |
humiliate |
abnormality |
evict |
nag |
loveless |
melancholy |
incomplete |
drunkenness |
stressful |
straitjacket |
bereavement |
blackmail |
nasty |
noose |
desperation |
assassination |
obsessive |
combat |
agony |
buffoon |
poisonous |
argumentative |
smelly |
gunplay |
shriek |
fatso |
accuse |
fugitive |
blinding |
hatred |
susceptible |
unsafe |
expendable |
hellfire |
grisly |
bedpan |
antagonize |
discharge |
abyss |
peddler |
disoriented |
ex |
greedy |
deplorable |
angina |
unqualified |
poor |
epileptic |
maim |
inflation |
opposition |
pessimistic |
greed |
intimidating |
mandate |
ache |
uncouth |
crypt |
indecision |
phlegm |
racial |
bill |
bail |
fat |
rut |
sordid |
atrophy |
outdated |
unfair |
separation |
silencer |
wasteful |
dependence |
pathological |
nervous |
divorce |
fault |
withering |
stupid |
insubordination |
ruthless |
turmoil |
stalker |
narcissist |
skunk |
harsh |
vengeance |
pester |
homophobic |
mobster |
bloodshot |
unscrupulous |
slime |
deportation |
headache |
conceit |
scarce |
monarchy |
repugnant |
disable |
pit |
alarming |
battlefield |
severe |
resentment |
harassment |
crackpot |
incision |
disorderly |
denial |
succubus |
despair |
detour |
scorn |
pigsty |
drunken |
fraught |
glucose |
embolism |
eulogy |
killjoy |
stub |
hepatitis |
unsuspecting |
crazed |
radiation |
bulimic |
rodent |
laryngitis |
worrying |
rancid |
dissociative |
ignorant |
filth |
disappoint |
gloom |
bug |
sexist |
hack |
enslave |
napalm |
annoyed |
convict |
mourn |
disappointment |
displeasure |
strain |
cellblock |
punitive |
disappointed |
grimy |
badness |
crutch |
manhunt |
cannibalism |
cheater |
sinful |
distorted |
persecute |
shank |
regretful |
criminal |
phony |
coward |
pimple |
muck |
casualty |
maniacal |
obnoxious |
shitty |
uncertainty |
stomachache |
infraction |
obsess |
harmful |
politician |
spineless |
measles |
tedious |
disprove |
thorn |
desecrate |
angry |
gambling |
warrant |
conflict |
wacko |
deceitful |
punishment |
swear |
appalled |
crap |
overwrought |
mockery |
warship |
spoil |
foul |
brainless |
sorrowful |
hesitation |
washout |
insolent |
discord |
heinous |
rip |
scurvy |
stab |
communist |
odor |
uncivilized |
varmint |
hairball |
unattainable |
sunburn |
resentful |
unclear |
deposition |
fee |
teething |
lumpy |
impair |
juvenile |
projectile |
urinal |
widow |
gunfight |
lesion |
accursed |
toxic |
tobacco |
awkwardness |
scurry |
swindle |
confused |
wickedness |
pornography |
delinquency |
pileup |
bribery |
testicular |
bawl |
misplace |
venereal |
dispute |
exhumation |
repression |
prohibition |
solicitor |
gruel |
separate |
anxious |
horrific |
ridicule |
immoral |
intolerable |
rickety |
sinister |
banshee |
narcissism |
neurotic |
grotesque |
menacing |
unlucky |
ailing |
stagger |
deficiency |
illegitimate |
gangster |
distressed |
motherfucking |
freezing |
retarded |
raging |
piranha |
economy |
exploit |
pollution |
semen |
jinx |
beggar |
mucus |
divorcee |
unromantic |
criticism |
disembodied |
condemn |
indictment |
confrontation |
affliction |
dire |
smoke |
mean |
offend |
inflammatory |
fetal |
expel |
weep |
demeaning |
stepmother |
graft |
madness |
worried |
incinerator |
deteriorating |
trafficking |
embezzlement |
grim |
probe |
error |
headlock |
deficit |
strife |
brooding |
cuckold |
chloroform |
fireball |
whorehouse |
dictator |
skull |
disorder |
forgetfulness |
immature |
mildew |
unclean |
bunion |
snide |
scared |
missile |
tetanus |
tragic |
squirm |
fracture |
mislead |
idiot |
stumble |
smother |
detention |
fecal |
malignant |
repossess |
inconclusive |
soggy |
suicide |
monstrosity |
hazmat |
bruising |
entrails |
scatter |
intestine |
bigamy |
litigation |
klutz |
resent |
gunk |
unfortunate |
ineffectual |
injure |
hazard |
late |
embarrass |
ultimatum |
critical |
derail |
untrustworthy |
commie |
punishable |
old |
objection |
unacceptable |
derelict |
unreliable |
pimp |
discouraging |
obese |
unfit |
racketeering |
musty |
irritable |
exterminate |
smuggle |
queasy |
bullheaded |
pushy |
doubtful |
motherless |
scalpel |
witless |
flunk |
snoop |
fret |
confiscate |
deceit |
wrongful |
crushed |
reaper |
disgusted |
bitchy |
liability |
overwhelm |
absence |
deprive |
trash |
nefarious |
nemesis |
dizziness |
arrhythmia |
awkward |
cough |
untimely |
hardheaded |
welfare |
deviled |
infirmary |
zilch |
desolation |
heartburn |
interruption |
distance |
subservient |
contaminate |
underworld |
overbearing |
moody |
epidural |
chronic |
acid |
grouch |
blabbermouth |
disappointing |
rusted |
callous |
cystic |
gassy |
shootout |
oncology |
cutthroat |
anguish |
alleged |
unannounced |
needy |
wreck |
opposing |
befall |
numbskull |
dreary |
deny |
larceny |
trickster |
scavenger |
mercenary |
berserk |
negative |
disturb |
yell |
unforgiving |
slob |
downside |
exhaustion |
moldy |
impatience |
discredit |
clingy |
stinky |
unarmed |
malpractice |
destroy |
prejudicial |
tardiness |
ghoul |
upset |
porky |
emphysema |
destitute |
hangover |
invade |
barbaric |
deserter |
felony |
drugs |
vagrancy |
hateful |
clash |
jeering |
dishonesty |
predatory |
ogre |
provocation |
gory |
sadist |
fathead |
nightstick |
cellulite |
vindictive |
prostrate |
hearsay |
lifer |
neurological |
stupidity |
conspire |
fleabag |
jeopardy |
heathen |
lone |
menopause |
sickle |
warhead |
fucker |
creepy |
cryptic |
disobey |
vanish |
pothole |
infiltration |
sludge |
lousy |
pestilence |
pessimist |
faker |
scuff |
booger |
fatigued |
grievance |
nave |
scorching |
sour |
flatulence |
contusion |
trouble |
irritation |
negro |
mangle |
inappropriate |
shameful |
perjury |
impostor |
tangle |
guilt |
tardy |
atrocious |
restless |
cholera |
hypocrisy |
delude |
untidy |
distract |
wrath |
hostile |
hazardous |
pest |
stinger |
hooker |
demented |
vanishing |
unbecoming |
cranky |
stockade |
battering |
litigator |
shrunken |
overworked |
liquidate |
yucky |
spit |
cheat |
racist |
overdue |
pungent |
malady |
methane |
deviant |
sever |
condescending |
demolition |
parole |
parched |
floozy |
despise |
cockeyed |
crummy |
lurch |
revolver |
irritate |
antichrist |
lose |
dumb |
loudmouth |
quit |
bulge |
disturbing |
altercation |
militant |
enraged |
reckless |
erratic |
degrade |
menace |
addictive |
coronary |
hobo |
pressure |
indiscreet |
zit |
gaff |
regression |
bandage |
peeper |
inconsiderate |
expense |
chauvinist |
disobedience |
scrape |
shortness |
sledgehammer |
unruly |
discontinue |
mucous |
shove |
indirect |
cocksucker |
destruct |
electrocute |
risky |
snitch |
noisy |
carcass |
overlord |
hex |
faulty |
relinquish |
rubble |
unfeeling |
obscenity |
whip |
vulture |
regrettable |
forfeit |
impractical |
gastric |
scrounge |
submit |
switchblade |
unfaithful |
werewolf |
schmuck |
probing |
rectal |
dumpster |
colonic |
displease |
aggravation |
rant |
bereaved |
mistrust |
masochist |
smuggler |
contempt |
demolish |
forgetful |
taint |
racket |
charade |
unfriendly |
restraint |
sully |
lobbyist |
sacrificial |
racism |
bash |
filthy |
meager |
impeachment |
miser |
landfill |
stinging |
hate |
intrusive |
outraged |
killing |
squeamish |
loss |
billing |
fake |
insecticide |
wannabe |
pollute |
corporation |
detriment |
intestinal |
jagged |
infuriating |
ominous |
overreact |
poop |
ripper |
gallows |
forbid |
meanie |
insulting |
disdainful |
blackface |
insensitive |
inhibition |
disagreeable |
slump |
estranged |
shrew |
methadone |
oncologist |
morbid |
distressing |
biter |
traitorous |
cramp |
guilty |
indignity |
unwilling |
shanty |
brittle |
refuse |
bondsman |
leech |
alone |
mold |
spill |
bald |
dump |
scram |
bowel |
rusty |
manure |
scandalous |
complicate |
blab |
blister |
kaput |
pity |
disabled |
porker |
bigotry |
pistol |
deadline |
tension |
warden |
womanizer |
sweaty |
stuffy |
undignified |
lewd |
feces |
clench |
loser |
wreak |
calamity |
bicker |
stingy |
canker |
uptight |
oedipal |
agitate |
appalling |
livid |
cut |
obesity |
urine |
artificial |
suppress |
paranoia |
slug |
malice |
blade |
outnumber |
gargoyle |
pariah |
discrimination |
shatter |
trickery |
sullen |
negligent |
tuition |
wasteland |
remorse |
anarchist |
sedition |
faithless |
possum |
lag |
clod |
deceive |
barbed |
retaliate |
scratchy |
hypodermic |
impede |
bitter |
disciplinary |
jockstrap |
prick |
shameless |
tacky |
waste |
honky |
goddamn |
shit |
hungry |
combative |
improper |
spic |
bribe |
phooey |
leaky |
scold |
blasphemy |
sleazy |
pitchfork |
undermine |
materialistic |
inflict |
contraband |
smite |
temperamental |
temper |
hang |
brat |
stain |
beatnik |
hapless |
annihilate |
fury |
spanking |
stigma |
exterminator |
bitterness |
gross |
disrupt |
gouge |
achy |
superficial |
incorrect |
glum |
ashamed |
tamper |
rogue |
shattering |
creep |
friendless |
lockup |
shun |
grope |
volatile |
obscene |
arrogant |
annoy |
knucklehead |
interrogate |
apprehensive |
banish |
burner |
occult |
bolt |
tuberculosis |
muffler |
difficulty |
homesick |
grouse |
landlord |
tubby |
insignificant |
goddamned |
snarl |
aggression |
ordeal |
detest |
retrial |
problematic |
bullfighter |
useless |
misbehave |
abolish |
displace |
snuff |
drainage |
scorpion |
shoot |
snippy |
fumble |
poacher |
exclude |
copycat |
infomercial |
consequence |
farewell |
infantry |
negligible |
weenie |
fight |
prostitution |
jealous |
patronizing |
fib |
vulgar |
purge |
vermin |
bloodthirsty |
thankless |
funk |
girdle |
whiny |
knockoff |
gynecologist |
costly |
rambling |
undergo |
irrelevant |
opium |
overkill |
mistake |
tattletale |
criticize |
FALSE |
splat |
abnormal |
dentist |
retribution |
obstruct |
withholding |
dusty |
seedy |
disability |
puss |
distort |
sneaky |
scheme |
foolhardy |
forger |
sacrilege |
pusher |
interfere |
sect |
lethal |
illegal |
tense |
dunce |
lie |
shifty |
hellish |
stutter |
spinal |
whimper |
blubber |
spittoon |
lump |
trashy |
abortion |
brawl |
ungodly |
bossy |
traitor |
windbag |
whine |
fail |
dissatisfied |
spoils |
goon |
ungrateful |
scowl |
cadaver |
gunnery |
bum |
inject |
intolerant |
ravage |
tattler |
repel |
resistant |
smug |
spank |
quarrel |
prickly |
trample |
jackhammer |
psychiatric |
stink |
shoplifting |
rubbish |
housework |
pretender |
loathe |
bandit |
weasel |
pinch |
unending |
marijuana |
discoloration |
tarot |
grand theft auto |
cruel |
libel |
malicious |
strikeout |
slap |
meddle |
transsexual |
vice |
ratty |
indict |
swine |
disgusting |
bury |
witch |
cynicism |
overload |
ludicrous |
offence |
impersonal |
snot |
paramilitary |
shooter |
treachery |
hater |
overrated |
snob |
cynic |
hypocritical |
exhume |
sickbay |
rescind |
unlikely |
alarm clock |
pigheaded |
squander |
err |
hangman |
rigid |
raggedy |
messy |
hothead |
gritty |
contradict |
pathology |
hassle |
ignore |
hovel |
dim |
jerk |
disgust |
hacksaw |
disconcerting |
nab |
unkind |
beater |
screwy |
bimbo |
destructive |
aggravate |
pry |
hypocrite |
monoxide |
overprotective |
brunt |
displacement |
shoplifter |
freakish |
starving |
reek |
bailiff |
junky |
overgrown |
detain |
caution |
junk |
pinhead |
scum |
unlawful |
polygraph |
fibrosis |
lowdown |
weapon |
scoundrel |
siren |
screech |
rough |
uncompromising |
avoidance |
overdo |
vascular |
confound |
hefty |
aids |
whore |
throbbing |
dingy |
drone |
smear |
materialism |
promiscuous |
mad |
perverse |
backhand |
misuse |
obstinate |
annul |
dogface |
smoker |
concubine |
wretch |
parting |
dissection |
grunt |
disruptive |
cyanide |
toil |
oblivion |
workaholic |
narcissistic |
problem |
selfishness |
unsympathetic |
suspicion |
warlock |
extermination |
eradicate |
fist |
cynical |
solicit |
unwise |
hash |
dodo |
baron |
surly |
crawl |
frown |
detached |
smut |
cavity |
miscalculation |
boogie |
anus |
covert |
shady |
handout |
bored |
grease |
exploitation |
warlord |
monster |
undead |
transgression |
spook |
slimy |
revoke |
dishonest |
flee |
detonation |
trespass |
bootleg |
arrogance |
infidel |
heartbreaker |
lurk |
urination |
sneer |
gripe |
displeased |
horseshit |
symptom |
stubborn |
cutoff |
bog |
rattler |
animosity |
execute |
heretic |
failure |
scornful |
nosy |
prowl |
stretcher |
wrinkled |
windpipe |
bowels |
steroid |
merciless |
dirty |
defibrillator |
troublesome |
thrash |
hick |
discriminate |
cigarette |
gizzard |
breech |
grumpy |
triage |
rid |
insemination |
gunner |
chore |
squish |
crabby |
meanness |
complain |
invalid |
tar |
freak |
smack |
unreasonable |
brutish |
crass |
cagey |
hurl |
unhealthy |
flawed |
ventilator |
disagreement |
prosecutor |
blemish |
prosecute |
needle |
coercion |
untrue |
spiteful |
anger |
prognosis |
battlements |
turnoff |
carnage |
scrounger |
hit |
curse |
garbage |
apathy |
horrible |
dissect |
ruin |
godless |
homework |
misconduct |
burial |
pawn |
wary |
devious |
pager |
reluctant |
scat |
witchcraft |
offensive |
mock |
crank |
rehab |
dubious |
toxicology |
cease |
unrelenting |
eject |
grudge |
seize |
egomaniac |
mite |
ornery |
mooch |
idiotic |
discourse |
auditor |
alleyway |
aggressiveness |
severity |
shame |
binge |
contradiction |
iffy |
standoff |
overhear |
douse |
disapprove |
peeved |
heartless |
insolence |
stickler |
hairy |
egotistical |
blackness |
vendetta |
antics |
hoard |
evasion |
snooty |
bandwagon |
grievous |
punch |
skeptical |
hoax |
smoky |
possessive |
rift |
disapproval |
cocky |
jailbreak |
strict |
gut |
uneducated |
cancellation |
controlling |
troublemaker |
recant |
pretentious |
striker |
hunt |
impure |
yap |
contradictory |
bout |
malnutrition |
bee |
beware |
weak |
wrongdoing |
restraining |
selfish |
plaque |
oversight |
unethical |
menial |
mistress |
antisocial |
arraignment |
begrudge |
pouty |
kerosene |
domination |
petroleum |
enforcer |
rumor |
impose |
sly |
spew |
grouchy |
slay |
manipulation |
syringe |
overthrow |
overtake |
euthanasia |
pending |
tasteless |
promiscuity |
crack |
jab |
bunghole |
rectum |
ditch |
retaliation |
bias |
blues |
blob |
disagree |
blatant |
loner |
rebellious |
weaponry |
noise |
suck |
testy |
issue |
profanity |
surveillance |
eliminate |
aggressive |
vicious |
stealing |
chlorine |
scuffle |
groan |
drag |
breaker |
pout |
forceful |
attorney |
glare |
executor |
tampon |
latex |
axe |
brute |
seducer |
supremacy |
sue |
bigmouth |
traffic |
stern |
scorch |
penniless |
indignant |
busybody |
frigid |
quitter |
extraction |
holler |
conviction |
battle |
regret |
piss |
oil |
mullet |
argument |
takeover |
skeletal |
jaded |
capitalism |
sinner |
splinter |
tear |
prissy |
litter |
impeach |
diva |
deniability |
revenge |
pluck |
sin |
manipulate |
scalp |
intimidate |
shock |
complicated |
gaudy |
hitter |
dislike |
inquest |
cancel |
insurance |
stubbornness |
ban |
forceps |
serial |
coerce |
affair |
weight |
period |
picky |
irrigation |
conceal |
gloat |
resist |
speeding |
deactivate |
expensive |
medication |
roughneck |
toilet |
stomp |
warning |
Joy = high valence, medium arousal, high dominance
paradise |
incredible |
completion |
smile |
successful |
rejoice |
thinker |
tranquility |
friendly |
triumph |
upbeat |
genuine |
shower |
skilled |
jolly |
excellence |
courageous |
genius |
freedom |
goodness |
excited |
honeymoon |
admire |
relaxing |
cheerful |
nutritious |
liberating |
delight |
faithful |
trustworthy |
giver |
enjoy |
accomplish |
smiley |
courage |
positive |
eat |
approve |
courteous |
fabulous |
excellent |
fantastic |
happy |
knowledge |
knowledgeable |
wonderful |
graduate |
dedication |
achievement |
peace |
brilliant |
fancy |
right |
original |
bookstore |
stimulate |
spirited |
wisdom |
awesome |
inspire |
weekend |
opportunity |
vacation |
meal |
independence |
merry |
proud |
capable |
determination |
nourish |
happiness |
joyful |
treasured |
gorgeous |
silver |
fun |
confident |
liberty |
laughter |
create |
celebration |
joy |
clever |
TRUE |
enjoyable |
loyalty |
monogamous |
favorite |
grateful |
optimistic |
healthy |
glad |
secure |
victory |
friendship |
charming |
song |
wellness |
trust |
cleanliness |
kindness |
truth |
admired |
agree |
magnificence |
imagine |
super |
fruitful |
award |
optimism |
affectionate |
appreciative |
bull |
bull |
lively |
artistic |
compassionate |
wise |
outstanding |
beloved |
extraordinary |
dignity |
brave |
bedroom |
yummy |
peaceful |
pleased |
amazing |
heroism |
snuggle |
lovable |
bake |
breakfast |
adorable |
travel |
confidant |
fondness |
playful |
generous |
attractive |
harmonious |
stereo |
useful |
smart |
humorous |
amuse |
hug |
loyal |
mate |
discover |
heroic |
creativity |
amusing |
educate |
receive |
helpful |
easy |
overjoyed |
hope |
creative |
optimist |
intelligent |
brighten |
euphoric |
home |
pleasurable |
delightful |
prosperous |
sweetheart |
fanciful |
greatness |
humor |
heavenly |
earn |
merciful |
homemade |
truthful |
euphoria |
satisfying |
donation |
intelligence |
congratulations |
pictures |
thanks |
reliable |
smooch |
noble |
pretty |
entertain |
lunchtime |
incentive |
upgrade |
honest |
enthusiasm |
splendid |
cozy |
congratulation |
fortune |
loved |
leisure |
volunteer |
sing |
fantasize |
great |
cuddle |
brilliance |
superb |
soup |
appreciation |
selfless |
majestic |
passionate |
luxurious |
relieve |
summer |
achieve |
affection |
mentor |
intimacy |
amusement |
clarity |
embrace |
bite |
hopeful |
honorable |
bite |
bravery |
witty |
praise |
mistletoe |
massage |
enjoyment |
applause |
intellectual |
generosity |
charitable |
energize |
festive |
prosperity |
ability |
exquisite |
thankful |
imagination |
flawless |
seasoned |
radiant |
wealth |
perfect |
dreamer |
kiss |
explore |
music |
free |
accomplishment |
live |
Surprise = high valence, high arousal, medium dominance
meteorite |
supernova |
surprising |
rollercoaster |
pregnant |
mermaid |
jackpot |
horny |
attraction |
irresistible |
surprised |
spouse |
giggle |
tide |
galactic |
sibling |
twosome |
cosmic |
seduction |
fertile |
crackerjack |
libido |
romance |
birth |
breast |
girlfriend |
inheritance |
phenomenon |
daughter |
dollar |
wedding |
prosper |
sunny |
superman |
sparkly |
surreal |
sacred |
childbirth |
unicorn |
surprise |
dragon |
erection |
brewing |
child |
kissy |
nakedness |
enchantment |
woof |
new |
astonishing |
loveliness |
firstborn |
miracle |
cartoon |
girl |
fiesta |
magical |
scent |
cha cha |
mystique |
magic |
lucky |
exploration |
kisser |
popcorn |
concert |
payoff |
pizzazz |
football |
engaged |
musical |
sunshine |
heart |
jet |
raise |
arty |
enchanting |
compatibility |
ecstasy |
breathtaking |
shimmer |
delicacy |
intriguing |
future |
payday |
gourmet |
comedy |
optimum |
flirty |
grin |
luscious |
barbecue |
liberation |
festival |
fireworks |
romp |
grill |
diamond |
comical |
scintillating |
exotic |
outgoing |
profit |
marry |
caffeine |
pretzel |
earth |
musician |
virtuoso |
beach |
adventurous |
chuckle |
correspondence |
adrenaline |
goofy |
millionaire |
dessert |
dog |
princess |
exhilarating |
profitable |
voluptuous |
quickie |
senorita |
hero |
illuminating |
excite |
joke |
eclipse |
mystical |
gold |
flirt |
energetic |
superpower |
star |
million |
superhero |
pride |
extravaganza |
adventurer |
swimming |
relationship |
amaze |
orgasm |
game |
entertainment |
unforgettable |
cocktail |
premium |
pizzeria |
survival |
speedboat |
drink |
lingerie |
wildlife |
cake |
chocolate |
perk |
succulent |
life |
citizenship |
running |
lasagna |
ravishing |
spring |
booby |
manhood |
applaud |
newlywed |
party |
love |
complimentary |
softness |
cinema |
rescue |
thrilling |
vibrant |
shine |
shimmy |
sexy |
intercourse |
youthful |
motherhood |
exclamation |
glisten |
enchanted |
fruity |
promotion |
dinnertime |
fascination |
companionship |
cute |
endurance |
spectacular |
treasure |
phenomenal |
queen |
freebie |
payout |
limitless |
willpower |
triumphant |
fiancee |
desire |
scholarship |
thrill |
mind |
succeed |
arouse |
riches |
amazed |
sophistication |
admiration |
bargain |
trip |
lucrative |
soar |
athletic |
celebrate |
coffee |
fortuitous |
spontaneous |
christmas |
compliment |
bestseller |
desirable |
pleasing |
cash |
dazzling |
prize |
souvenir |
sex |
beautiful |
flourish |
fascinating |
seduce |
tasty |
bonus |
shindig |
stimulating |
cheery |
climax |
enthusiastic |
elope |
feast |
lovemaking |
advantageous |
delighted |
nintendo |
passion |
frisky |
puppy |
value |
internet |
joyous |
discovery |
voyage |
adore |
sensuality |
admirer |
terrific |
macaroni |
dance |
charisma |
intimate |
buttocks |
engagement |
espresso |
originality |
sensual |
justice |
money |
hilarious |
fascinate |
matrimony |
overcome |
emerald |
sugar |
cocoa |
exceptional |
excitement |
zoo |
reward |
satisfy |
funny |
fantasy |
jubilee |
adventure |
lover |
enlightening |
sensational |
cheer |
reunite |
innovation |
advancement |
success |
soulful |
creation |
fairy |
spirit |
bright |
championship |
sightseeing |
jazz |
female |
hire |
perfection |
engage |
amazement |
entertaining |
edible |
romantic |
candy |
swim |
qualify |
comedian |
music |
billion |
free |
summertime |