100 Positive Words to Describe an Author’s Tone

No.	Term	Definition
1.	Affable	Friendly, easy to like.
2.	Altruistic	Selflessly concerned for others.
3.	Amiable	Pleasant and good-natured.
4.	Assured	Confident, free of doubt.
5.	Benevolent	Kindly and well-meaning.
6.	Blithe	Lighthearted, carefree.
7.	Bracing	Invigorating, refreshingly direct.
8.	Buoyant	Cheerfully optimistic.
9.	Candid	Frank and sincere.
10.	Celebratory	Expressing joyful praise.
11.	Compassionate	Showing empathy and care.
12.	Courteous	Polite and respectful.
13.	Dazzling	Brilliantly impressive.
14.	Decent	Morally sound and fair.
15.	Delightful	Charming and pleasing.
16.	Dulcet	Sweet and soothing.
17.	Earnest	Serious and heartfelt.
18.	Effervescent	Bubbly and vivacious.
19.	Eloquent	Fluent, persuasive expression.
20.	Emollient	Soothing, gently softening.
21.	Fair-minded	Impartial and just.
22.	Fervent	Intensely passionate.
23.	Fluent	Smooth and articulate.
24.	Forthright	Direct, honest, unreserved.
25.	Gallant	Bravely noble and courteous.
26.	Genial	Warmly cheerful and friendly.
27.	Gleeful	Joyously exuberant.
28.	Gracious	Kind, considerate, tactful.
29.	Halcyon	Calm, peaceful, idyllic.
30.	Harmonious	Balanced, pleasingly consistent.
31.	Heartened	Encouraged and uplifted.
32.	Hopeful	Expecting good outcomes.
33.	Illuminating	Clarifying, shedding helpful insight.
34.	Imaginative	Creative and inventive.
35.	Impartial	Unbiased and evenhanded.
36.	Inspirational	Motivating toward better aims.
37.	Jocund	Cheerful and lighthearted.
38.	Jovial	Good-humored and hearty.
39.	Jubilant	Triumphantly joyful.
40.	Judicious	Wise, showing good judgment.
41.	Keen	Sharp, perceptive, eager.
42.	Kindly	Gentle, benevolent in manner.
43.	Knowing	Shrewdly insightful.
44.	Kudos-giving	Freely offering praise.
45.	Laudatory	Expressing strong praise.
46.	Lighthearted	Cheerful, not heavy.
47.	Limpid	Clear, easily understood.
48.	Lyrical	Musical, poetic in feel.
49.	Magnanimous	Generous, forgiving, noble.
50.	Mellifluous	Sweetly flowing, musical.
51.	Merciful	Showing compassion, sparing harshness.
52.	Mirthful	Full of good humor.
53.	Nimble	Quick and agile in thought.
54.	Noble	Elevated, honorable.
55.	Nourishing	Sustaining, emotionally restorative.
56.	Nurturant	Supportive and fostering growth.
57.	Objective	Fact-based, unbiased.
58.	Observant	Noticing details accurately.
59.	Openhearted	Warm, candid, generous.
60.	Optimistic	Seeing the bright side.
61.	Panegyric	Formally praising, eulogistic.
62.	Patient	Calmly enduring, unhurried.
63.	Peaceable	Inclined toward calm harmony.
64.	Playful	Light, teasing, fun.
65.	Quaint	Charming in an old-fashioned way.
66.	Quick-witted	Clever and mentally agile.
67.	Quiescent	Quietly calm, at rest.
68.	Quixotic	Idealistic in a charming way.
69.	Radiant	Brightly joyful and warm.
70.	Reassuring	Comforting, reducing worry.
71.	Reflective	Thoughtful and contemplative.
72.	Resilient	Steadfast, bouncing back.
73.	Sanguine	Confidently optimistic.
74.	Sincere	Genuine, heartfelt, honest.
75.	Soothing	Calming and comforting.
76.	Sprightly	Lively and energetic.
77.	Tactful	Sensitive, diplomatically phrased.
78.	Tender	Gentle, affectionate, caring.
79.	Thankful	Expressing gratitude.
80.	Tranquil	Peaceful and untroubled.
81.	Unassuming	Modest, not showy.
82.	Understanding	Sympathetic and perceptive.
83.	Upbeat	Cheerful and positive.
84.	Uplifting	Raising spirits, encouraging.
85.	Valiant	Courageously determined.
86.	Veracious	Truthful and accurate.
87.	Vibrant	Full of life and energy.
88.	Visionary	Forward-looking and inspired.
89.	Warmhearted	Kind and affectionate.
90.	Welcoming	Inviting and inclusive.
91.	Wholesome	Morally healthy, uplifting.
92.	Winsome	Charming in a sweet way.
93.	Xenial	Hospitable to guests.
94.	Xenodochial	Friendly to strangers.
95.	Xylographic	Vividly etched, woodcut-like.
96.	Xystic	Pleasantly suited for walking.
97.	Yare	Ready, eager, lively.
98.	Yearning	Tenderly longing, heartfelt.
99.	Yenning	Eagerly desiring, craving.
100.	Youthful	Fresh, spirited, energetic.