Literary Devices And Descriptive Language

verb to emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger

• The professor's voice could be heard bellowing across the lecture hall.
• I could hear my mom bellowing for me to come downstairs for dinner.
• The coach was bellowing at the players to pick up the pace during practice.
• The storm clouds were bellowing in the distance, signaling an approaching storm.

adjective having the form or appearance of billows; surging or swelling

adverb in a billowy manner

• The billowy clouds drifted lazily across the sky.
• She wore a billowy dress to the party last night.
• I love how billowy those curtains look in your room.
• His billowy words filled the room with a sense of hope and inspiration.

noun a leisurely stroll or walk

verb to walk in a slow, relaxed manner

• The gentleman decided to saunter through the park on his afternoon stroll.
• Let's saunter down to the cafe and grab a coffee.
• We should totally saunter over to the party later.
• Her thoughts seemed to saunter aimlessly through her mind.

verb present participle of the verb shimmer, meaning to shine with a soft, wavering light

adjective describing something that shines with a soft, wavering light

• The shimmering lake reflected the sunlight beautifully.
• The shimmering water looked so pretty in the sun.
• That shimmering dress is totally lit!
• Her eyes were shimmering with tears as she listened to the sad news.

adjective having the qualities of steel, such as hardness or toughness

• Her steely determination to succeed was evident in every decision she made.
• He gave me a steely look that made me nervous.
• She's got a steely attitude that can intimidate people.
• His steely resolve never wavered, even in the face of adversity.

adjective extremely large in size or extent; immense

• The company owns a vast amount of land for future development.
• There's a vast selection of movies to choose from on the streaming service.
• That party was lit, the house was vast!
• Her knowledge on the subject is as vast as the ocean.