big

huge, bulky, gigantic, enormous, colossal, giant, massive, humongous

small

slight, tiny, miniature, mini, wee, petite, puny

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shining

brilliant, dazzling, glaring, shiny, flash, gleaming, glowing, luminous, blazing, glossy, glitter, shimmer, glimmer, light, bright, sparkling

dirty

smeared, smudged, grubby, grimy, grungy, filthy, scruffy, shabby, messy, dusty, mucky

pretty

beautiful, lovely, exquisite, gorgeous, breathtaking, cute, stunning, attractive spectacular

loud

blaring, deafening, shrill, bellow, roar, crash, bang, boom

quiet

peaceful, calm, serene, tranquil, soft, faint, low, still, muffled, silent, pitter-patter

whisper

murmur, sigh, tinkle, rustle, hiss, hum, purr, mumble

cry

weep, bawl, wail, sob, whimper, screech, yelp, blubber, groan, moan, howl

music

musical, tuneful, melodious, harmonious, lullaby, rhythm, beat, tempo

sound

noise, racket, uproar, commotion, bang, beep, bubble, buzz, clang, click, crackle, crunch, drip, plop, rattle, ring, rumble, tick, toot, whirr, whistle

bad

atrocious, nasty, horrible, monstrous, horrendous, awful, rotten, disgusting, revolting, gross, dreadful

good

sensational, excellent, wonderful, fine, splendid, superb, pleasing, lovely, incredible, clean, fresh, crisp

smell/ smelly

stinky, foul, putrid, odour, scent, fragrance, aroma, perfume, sniff

taste/ tasty

delicious, luscious, scrumptious, appetizing, yummy, mouth-watering, spicy, flavourful, heavenly, savoury

sweet

sugary, syrupy,, delectable

sour

acidic, bitter, tart, tangy, sharp, vinegary

cold

nippy, freezing, frigid, icy, frosty, chilly, wintry, arctic, frozen

hot

blazing, sweltering, fiery, flaming, scorching, humid, muggy, sultry, burning, boiling

wet

damp, moist, soggy, clammy, sweaty, slimy, soaked, juicy

rough

bumpy, gnarled, coarse, prickly, spiky, stiff, ,lumpy, harsh, scratchy, tough

soft

smooth, satiny, silky, downy, velvety, mushy, tender, fluffy, furry, squishy, gentle, cottony

touch

sense, feel, handle, caress, stroke, pat, cuddle, rub, snuggle, tickle

strange

odd, peculiar, bizarre, weird, unusual, unbelievable, curious

fast

quick, speedy, rapid, swift, sudden, lightning

slow

lazy, plodding, unhurried, take your time, poky, sluggish, crawling

strong

intense, vivid, powerful, forceful, mighty, tough

angry

irate, furious, infuriated, livid, grouchy, grumpy, cross, cranky, annoyed, frustrated

sad

miserable, depressed, glum, gloomy, heart-broken, upset, down, forlorn, wretched, hurt, blue

happy

pleased, satisfied, delighted, jolly, elated, blissful, tickled pink, cheerful, merry

brave

courageous, fearless, bold, heroic, valiant, spunky, daring

surprised

shocked, startled, amazed, astonished, astounded

excited

thrilled, exhilarated, joyful, ecstatic, jubilant

nervous

anxious, on edge, jumpy, jittery, butterflies in stomach, flustered, worried

funny

silly, amusing, comical, humourous, hilarious, ridiculous, absurd, foolish

frightened/ frightening

fearful, cowardly, scared, alarmed, terrified, petrified, shocked, panicky, creepy, hideous

mean

cruel, savage, brutal, vicious, hateful, nasty, despicable, violent, evil, wicked, villainous

nice/kind

friendly, loving, thoughtful, considerate, caring, polite, affectionate, pleasant, lovely, respectful, cheerful

colourful

vivid, rich, garish, dazzling, multi-coloured, rainbow of colour

colourless

pale, drab, pastel, neutral, faded, bleached, hazy, foggy, dull, transparent, sheer

black

dark, pitch black, inky, jet black, shadowy

blue

azure, navy, aqua, sapphire, periwinkle

brown

beige, tan, brunette, fawn, muddy, chocolate

green

emerald, lime, olive, turquoise, forest green

grey

charcoal, slate, silver, steel grey, smoky

orange

amber, terra cotta, ginger, peach, salmon

purple

magenta, mauve, violet, lilac, indigo

red

crimson, scarlet, ruby, maroon, burgundy, wine, brick red, watermelon

white

creamy, pale, ivory, frosted, snowy, milky

yellow

lemon, canary, tawny, buff, blond, sunny, mustard,

pink

dusty rose, fuscia, hot pink, bubblegum pink

bodies of water

ocean, lake, bay, lagoon, pond, pool, puddle

river, canal, creak, stream

movement of water

dribble, leak, trickle, seep, flow, ooze, pour, drip, spurt, gush, sprinkle, shower, drizzle, splash, spray, squirt

eat

chew, munch, chomp, nibble, gnaw, devour, gobble, gulp, feast, snack

cut

saw, chip, chop, carve, snip, trim, nick, slash

climb

clamber, scale, mount

drink

gulp, guzzle, sip, swallow

fall

slip, topple, trip, stumble, plunge, tumble

fight

squabble, clash, feud, struggle, battle, scuffle, punch, tussle

fly

flap, flutter, flit, soar, hover, glide, swoop

hit

strike, knock, bat, tap, beat, smack, thump, hammer, slap

hold

grasp, grip, clutch, clasp, cling to

jump

leap, spring, bound, pounce, hop, skip, dive

laugh/ smile

chuckle, howl, grin, smirk, giggle, snicker, cackle, titter

look

observe, notice, inspect, seek, hunt, gaze, stare, glance, peek, glimpse

make

create, build, prepare, construct, produce, invent, form, sculpt

pull

haul, drag, tow, lug, tug

push

shove, thrust, ram, press, squeeze, poke, nudge

run

dash, scurry, dart, rush, race, hurry, sprint, jog, trot, gallop

say/

talk

whisper, cry, shout, describe, explain, exclaim, bellow, shriek, discuss, chat, ramble, respond

shake

tremble, shudder, sway, vibrate, shiver, quiver, wobble

think

imagine, dream, pretend, plot, plan, guess, devise, scheme, ponder, wonder, understand, believe

throw

scatter, toss, fling, hurl, pitch

turn

flip, spin, whirl, twirl, swirl, wind, twist, coil, spiral

walk

scamper, scramble, dawdle, limp, amble, stroll, creep, hobble, shuffle, trudge, stride, swagger, wander, stagger, tiptoe

write

print, scribble, scrawl, doodle, jot

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