#synonym

Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “said” in your writing? Try using these words/phrases instead:

stated

commented

declared

spoke

responded

voiced

noted

uttered

iterated

explained

remarked

acknowledged

mentioned

announced

shouted

expressed

articulated

exclaimed

proclaimed

whispered

babbled

observed

deadpanned

joked

hinted

informed

coaxed

offered

cried

affirmed

vocalized

laughed

ordered

suggested

admitted

verbalized

indicated

confirmed

apologized

muttered

proposed

chatted

lied

rambled

talked

pointed out

blurted out

chimed in

brought up

wondered aloud

Here is another installment from my very long list of favorite words.

Anathema (Noun)- Person, place, idea, or thing that is intensely disliked.

Beseech (Verb)- to beg or request with urgency or anxiety.

Cacophony (Noun)- in regards to sound, it is a chaotic mixture of loud, unpleasant sounds. Dissonance.

Demur (Noun)- The act of objection or hesitation to something.

Elocution (Noun)- the style of speaking, or the art of public speaking. A skill of clear, precise speech.

Frieze (Noun)- A coarse, durable wool fabric. Or an ornamental band around furniture or architecture.

Incendiary (Adj)- Used to describe something hot, combustible materials or weapons. Can also be used as a noun in regards to an arsonist or weapon. Someone who starts trouble. An agitator.

Loquacious (Adj)- Used to describe someone who talks a lot. Wordy and talkative.

Massif (Noun)- A clustered group of mountains that stands out from the other groups.

cinnamon? Our enemy

the anemone.