Emotions And Mood Vocabulary

adjective relating to or affected by bile; spiteful or bad-tempered

• The patient presented with symptoms of bilious vomiting and abdominal pain.
• She felt bilious after eating too much greasy food.
• I always feel so bilious after a night of heavy drinking.
• His bilious attitude towards life was evident in his constant complaints and negative outlook.

noun a region of the ocean near the equator, characterized by calm and light winds

• The economy has been stuck in the doldrums for the past few months.
• I've been feeling a bit down in the doldrums lately.
• I can't seem to shake off these doldrums, man.
• Her creativity was in the doldrums until she found inspiration again.

noun a downward stroke or movement, as in conducting

adjective indicating the first beat of a measure

• The economist's downbeat forecast for the economy caused concern among investors.
• I'm feeling a bit downbeat about the upcoming exam.
• She always has a downbeat attitude, it's so annoying.
• Despite the setbacks, she refused to let her downbeat mood affect her performance.

adjective describing someone who is not smiling or showing happiness

• The unsmiling judge listened intently to the arguments presented in court.
• She always looks unsmiling, but she's actually quite friendly once you get to know her.
• The bouncer at the club was big and unsmiling, making sure no one underage got in.
• The unsmiling mountain loomed in the distance, casting a shadow over the valley.

adjective Dreich is an adjective that describes something as gloomy, bleak, or dreary, especially when referring to weather.

• The dreich weather persisted throughout the entire week, with constant rain and overcast skies.
• I can't stand this dreich weather, it's been gloomy and wet for days.
• This dreich weather is a real downer, I wish the sun would come out for once.
• The atmosphere in the office was dreich after the news of layoffs was announced.