Intense Emotions Vocabulary

adjective experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering

• The anguished cries of the grieving widow echoed through the church.
• She looked anguished when she found out her favorite store was closing.
• He was totally anguished when he realized he left his phone at home.
• The anguished expression on her face spoke volumes about her inner turmoil.

adverb Frantically is an adverb that describes the manner in which an action is performed. It indicates that something is done in a hurried, panicked, or frenzied manner.

• She searched frantically for her missing passport before her flight.
• He was frantically looking for his keys before realizing they were in his pocket.
• She was frantically flipping through her notes before the exam.
• The stock market was frantically fluctuating throughout the day.

adjective used to express anger, frustration, or emphasis

adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to intensify its meaning

• The constant noise from the construction site next door is truly goddamn annoying.
• I can't believe I lost my goddamn keys again!
• That movie was goddamn awesome!
• Her goddamn stubbornness is starting to wear on my patience.

noun a firm hold or grasp

verb to hold tightly or firmly

adjective having a strong or powerful hold

• The climber gripped the rock tightly to maintain their balance.
• I gripped the steering wheel as we drove through the storm.
• She gripped her phone like her life depended on it.
• Fear gripped her heart as she waited for the test results.

adjective unable to be measured or quantified; vast or limitless

• The impact of climate change on the environment is immeasurable.
• Her love for him is immeasurable, she would do anything for him.
• That new video game has immeasurable replay value.
• The artist's talent was immeasurable, his paintings were truly breathtaking.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, degree, or frequency of the action

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The company implemented the new marketing strategy with a vengeance, resulting in a significant increase in sales.
• She cleaned her room with a vengeance after her parents told her she couldn't go out with her friends.
• He played basketball with a vengeance, showing off his skills and dominating the court.
• The storm hit the town with a vengeance, causing widespread damage and chaos.

noun a person's facial expression

preposition used to indicate similarity or comparison

• Upon hearing the news, she stormed into the meeting room with a face like thunder.
• When I told him I lost his keys, he came back with a face like thunder.
• She had a face like thunder when she found out he had been lying to her.
• The dark clouds gathered overhead, casting a shadow on the land below, giving it a face like thunder.