BraveSpeaking: Extreme Adjectives: Feelings

Adjective feeling respect mixed with fear or wonder

awed
I'm always left awed when I see a lightning storm.

Adjective very hot

boiling
I hate crowded subways on hot summer days. Get me out of here, I'm boiling!

Adjective having a great need or desire for something

desperate
There's not much time left in the game, the Dolphins have the ball and are desperate for a score.

Adjective extremely tired

exhausted
I was so exhausted when I got home, I just fell on the sofa and didn't move for two hours.

Adjective extremely cold

freezing
Put on a hat and gloves. It's freezing outside!

Adjective very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something

frustrated
I'm frustrated. This packaging is very hard to open!

Adjective very angry

furious
I don't like playing boardgames with the guys. They're always furious when they lose.

Adjective filled with great sadness

heartbroken
My friend had a bad breakup and is heartbroken over losing her boyfriend. I wonder if listening to music helps or not.

Adjective very dull or boring

mind-numbing
The guards have to sit and watch the crowd. They can't even see the game, it must be mind-numbing!

Adjective very sad

miserable
"Hey, is Rob okay?""No man, he's miserable. Tammy just broke up with him."

Adjective very embarrassed

mortified
Bob was mortified when he farted in front of class and everyone laughed at him.

Adjective very hungry

starving
Thanks for passing the mini burgers. I could eat the whole plate! I'm starving.