Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Writing Practice 7: Synonyms

If was a beautiful day.

No, it wasn't.
It was picturesque.
You know what? It was splendiferous, resplendent.
It was gorgeous, glorious and sightly.
You should have seen it.
It was stunning.

He was a happy man.

No, he wasn't.
He was much more than that.
His mood was Elysian.
He was joyful, pleased and content.
His smile was prosperous.

She was a stupid girl.
Well, not stupid....

More bluntly, she seemed brainless.
She was an unintelligent, unthinking, witless and obtuse imbecile.
She was an asinine chump.

The dog was dirty.
Oh, not just dirty...

That dog was foul, fecal and filthy.
I'd guess it was infected.
It was nasty and grungy.

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