Share Describing Emotional Reactions
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A: Sorry, I'm late. I had the wrong address and got really confused. B: No wonder you look so __.
flustered
mellow
A: I can't believe you won the lottery! B: I know. My husband got __ and started jumping around and screaming.
composed
hysterical
A: Your team finally won the world championship. B: Yes! They were __ at last.
victorious
gracious
A: Do you think she'll blame me for what happened? B: Not at all. She's a very __ person.
forgiving
melodramatic
A: I'm worried that our new boss is going to be difficult to work for. B: Don't worry. I know him and he's completely __.
spiteful
harmless
A: He acknowledged the other nominees in his acceptance speech at the award ceremony. B: Yeah, he was __ about his victory.
mellow
gracious
A: When I asked her about her new role at work, she got upset with me. B: I wonder why she's so __ about her promotion?
defensive
harmless
A: It's not unusual for Susan to be very emotional when she watches a sad movie. B: You're right. She's always been a little __.
victorious
melodramatic
A: Our manager is skilled at making good decisions in challenging situations. B: You're lucky. She sounds very __.
hysterical
resourceful
A: I'm much more patient than I used to be. B: Me, too. I think age makes you more __.
flustered
mellow
A: I know he was angry, but he shouldn't have mentioned the party because she wasn't invited. B: I know. That was a __ thing to do.
resourceful
spiteful
A: The family was pretty calm and low-key at the funeral. B: You're right. They all seemed quite __.
composed
defensive
