Weak interest is when your best friend wants to tell you about their job interview. I always imagine sitting in the cinema, so interested in the film I’m watching that I’m literally sitting on the (front) edge of my seat. On the edge of your seat - When you’re just really interested in what’s happening. Have you ever had that feeling when you’ve been so interested in a book you’re reading that you miss your bus stop? That - exactly that - is “absorbed.”Įngrossed - This is basically the same as absorbed.

Because you’re interested - or “captivated.”Ībsorbed - This is when you’re completely “stuck inside” something. Or one of those films that you watch, and you can never really understand what’s happening. Here are some more! More Words for “Interested”Ĭaptivated - You know that feeling when you can’t stop looking at something? Like that perfect musical performance. Strong surprise is when you get home, and your house is suddenly a zebra. Weak surprise is when your friend has a new hat. We also have the adjective “jaw-dropping.” Like, “Did you see that magician? Absolutely jaw-dropping! I mean … how did she make your wallet disappear completely? And then run away? Amazing!” Words for “Surprised” on a ScaleĪgain - we’re going from “weak surprise” to “strong surprise.” My jaw dropped - This is about the same as “astounded.” Again, it’s on that line between “shocked” and “surprised.”ĭumbstruck - Very, very surprised. Taken aback - This is usually a bit more negative as well. You thought she was out, right? How do you feel? Startled! You go to the kitchen for a cup of tea, and you see your flatmate there. I always think of that feeling when you’re at home, and you think no one is there. “Startled” has a feeling of shock and even alarm to it. Startled - This can be a bit negative sometimes. What? You haven’t seen a unicorn yet? Well … you’ll be amazed. Like that time when you first saw a unicorn. It’s like “surprised,” but there’s an air of magic to it. Maybe you look a bit like this:Īmazed - You probably already know this one. SurprisedĪstounded - I’d say that this is even stronger than “astonished.” It’s got an element of shock. Small print: These may vary slightly depending on the situation and who’s talking. So the “red zone” is something you might want to avoid unless your lifestyle is pretty extreme. A bit) to “preparing to fight a massive bear” (so exciting that it’s kind of terrifying). The scale ranges from “going to a new cafe” (not very exciting… but kind of exciting. Words for “Excited” on a Scaleīecause some words are just too strong for some situations and others are just too weak, I’m going to add a scale for each word in this lesson.

Pumped - “Pumped” is kind of similar to “charged.” You’re excited AND ready for an intense situation, like a dangerous mountain biking trail or a heavy game of kangaroo wrestling. How do you feel? This is like “excited” but has more adrenaline. Thrilled - This just means “very excited.” You can also use it to mean “happy,” like, “We’re thrilled you’re going to come and visit us at our ant factory.”Ĭharged - Imagine you’re about to do a parachute jump. I mean - who’s Larry, and why’s he so happy?Īh… English! Words for “Happy” on a ScaleĪt the top: you’ve just won the lottery, and your doctor has told you that you have a genetic condition that means you can NEVER put on weight.Īt the bottom: you’re at the supermarket, and you’ve found a till with no queue. The Larry idiom? Well, that doesn’t make sense.

You may have noticed that most of these refer to being somewhere high up. Bonus Idioms - HappyĪctually, there are quite a few idioms to describe being happy. Glad - “Glad” is similar to “pleased.” Usually, you’re glad about something in particular. Overjoyed - This simply means “very happy.”Įlated - Somewhere between “happy” and “overjoyed.” We often associate this with how you feel after a couple of glasses of wine. Usually, when you’re feeling merry, you might be in quite a playful mood as well.

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