literary adjectives + sentences

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melancholic
A melancholic hush settled over the abandoned harbor as dusk swallowed the last trace of light.
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sad, thoughtful
ethereal
She moved with an ethereal grace, as though her feet barely touched the dewy grass.
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very light, heavenly
sublime
He stood speechless before the sublime panorama of mountains rising like ancient gods.
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grand, breathtaking
tempestuous
Their tempestuous quarrels were followed, inevitably, by equally tempestuous reconciliations.
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stormy, wild
luminous
A single luminous star pierced the heavy clouds, guiding the travelers onward.
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shining, glowing
mournful
A mournful tune drifted from the violin, echoing through the empty halls.
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very sad
dreary
Rain tapped against the windowpane, deepening the dreary monotony of the afternoon.
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dull, gloomy
tranquil
The river glided past in tranquil silence, untroubled by the turmoil of human lives.
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peaceful, calm
wistful
He cast a wistful glance at the departing train, already knowing he would never return.
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longing, quietly sad
serene
Her face remained serene even as chaos unfurled around her.
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calm, peaceful
ominous
An ominous rumble shook the earth, warning of the storm crawling across the horizon.
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threatening
radiant
Her radiant smile banished the shadows that clung stubbornly to the room.
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shining, very bright
hollow
His hollow laughter revealed more sorrow than mirth.
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empty
ardent
She wrote him an ardent letter, each line burning with longing.
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very passionate
forlorn
A forlorn cottage stood at the forest’s edge, as if abandoned by time itself.
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very lonely, abandoned
desolate
They wandered the desolate fields where not even the wind dared linger.
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empty, lifeless
somber
The funeral procession moved slowly beneath the somber gray sky.
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dark, serious
verdant
Verdant hills rolled into the distance, lush and unspoiled by human hands.
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very green
bleak
In the bleak silence of winter, every path seemed to lead nowhere.
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cold, hopeless
celestial
A celestial glow surrounded the ancient altar, as though heaven itself descended upon it.
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heavenly, from the sky
morose
He sat by the fire with a morose expression, lost in thoughts he dared not share.
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unhappy, gloomy
blissful
She drifted into a blissful sleep, her worries dissolving like snow under sunlight.
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very happy
dismal
A dismal fog clung to the city, smothering its streets in gloom.
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depressing
ominous
An ominous shadow flickered across the wall, vanishing before she could turn.
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threatening
resplendent
The ballroom glittered beneath resplendent chandeliers that bathed everything in gold.
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very bright, beautiful
grievous
The messenger arrived bearing grievous news that silenced the room.
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very serious, painful
fervent
He offered a fervent prayer, hoping the gods still listened.
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strong, intense
pensive
She gazed at the sea with a pensive air, as though the waves whispered secrets only she could hear.
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thoughtful, quiet
vivid
Her dreams were so vivid that waking felt dull in comparison.
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bright, clear
bleary
He rubbed his bleary eyes, struggling to recall the fragments of last night’s events.
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tired, unclear
decrepit
The decrepit mansion loomed before them, its windows staring like hollow eyes.
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old and falling apart
enchanting
An enchanting melody drifted from the glade, drawing the children closer.
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very charming
bewitching
Her bewitching gaze held him captive, though she said not a word.
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magically attractive
emaciated
An emaciated dog limped from the shadows, ribs sharp beneath its skin.
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very thin, starved
sacred
They walked barefoot across the sacred ground, whispering prayers to the ancestors.
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holy
profane
His profane laughter echoed through the cathedral, scandalizing the worshippers.
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disrespectful, rude to sacred things
vehement
She delivered a vehement refusal, her voice cutting through the murmur of the crowd.
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strong, forceful
ephemeral
Cherry blossoms fluttered in an ephemeral dance, vanishing as quickly as they appeared.
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short-lived
oblivious
Oblivious to the gathering storm, the child continued to play among the reeds.
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not aware
stoic
The warrior remained stoic as the healer stitched his wounds without mercy.
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calm despite pain
malevolent
A malevolent presence lingered in the room, felt but never seen.
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evil, wanting harm
benevolent
A benevolent old woman welcomed them with warm soup and kinder words.
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kind, helpful
despondent
He wrote his final entry in a despondent scrawl, ink blotted by trembling hands.
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hopeless, very sad
gaunt
The gaunt traveler arrived at dawn, looking more ghost than man.
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very thin
ominous
An ominous whisper brushed against her ear, though no one was near.
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threatening
idyllic
They spent an idyllic afternoon beneath the willow trees, untouched by time.
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peaceful and perfect
graceful
The heron rose into the air with a single graceful stroke of its wings.
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smooth, elegant
timid
A timid knock sounded at the door, barely loud enough to hear.
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shy
venerable
The venerable scholar traced the ancient runes with reverent fingers.
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old and respected

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