Writing Tools
Awesome Adjectives
Don't just say your book was "good." Spice it up with descriptive words that excite readers and spark imagination. Try not to use the same word twice in one piece of writing.
Instead of good:
fantastic, marvelous, choice, fabulous, enjoyable, splendid, excellent, brilliant, superb, dynamite, stunning, amazing
Instead of exciting:
dramatic, electrifying, exhilarating, inspiring, moving, sensational, stimulating, stirring, thrilling
Instead of interesting:
absorbing, amusing, appealing, attractive, compelling, curious, engaging, engrossing, entertaining, fascinating, gripping, intriguing, pleasing, stimulating, stirring, suspicious, thought-provoking, unusual
Some other adjectives you might like to use:
clever, satisfying, authentic, mind-numbing, monotonous, uninspiring
Try using a thesaurus to find more awesome adjectives!
Instead of good:
fantastic, marvelous, choice, fabulous, enjoyable, splendid, excellent, brilliant, superb, dynamite, stunning, amazing
Instead of exciting:
dramatic, electrifying, exhilarating, inspiring, moving, sensational, stimulating, stirring, thrilling
Instead of interesting:
absorbing, amusing, appealing, attractive, compelling, curious, engaging, engrossing, entertaining, fascinating, gripping, intriguing, pleasing, stimulating, stirring, suspicious, thought-provoking, unusual
Some other adjectives you might like to use:
clever, satisfying, authentic, mind-numbing, monotonous, uninspiring
Try using a thesaurus to find more awesome adjectives!
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