HOW TO DESCRIBE FEELINGS IN ENGLISH // ADVANCED VOCABULARY (C1/C2)

Essential advanced English vocabulary: Formal and informal synonyms for common adjectives with examples.
Many of these advanced adjectives will be useful if you're preparing for the B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Cambridge English exams (FCE, CAE, CPE) as well as for your general English fluency.
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Cockney rhyming slang video with my dad: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJKtkKiLYp2satE
0:00 Introduction
1:16 Synonyms for HAPPY
2:22 Synonyms for SAD
3:44 Synonyms for EXCITED
5:20 Synonyms for BORED *see pinned comment
6:40 Synonyms for ANGRY
8:30 Synonyms for AFRAID
10:00 Synonyms for SURPRISED
11:02 Synonyms for TIRED
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[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Note: A better formal synonym for bored is "uninterested". Although "disinterested" is commonly used with the meaning of "not interested", it's primary meaning is "impartial" and many people consider it not to be a synonym of "bored". (In most situations it would be fine)

[@Meg-bj4rq]

What about tedious for bored?

[@Meg-bj4rq]

Or crossed (informal) for angry?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Tedious is really a synonym of boring, not bored (eg. a tedious speech). It's not used to describe feelings.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, cross is a synonym of angry 👍

[@Meg-bj4rq]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Thank you!

[@Crisguay]

Awesome Ben. I'm flabergastted! I was having a rather dull Sunday afternoon when your video popped up on my screen... Your lessons always cheer me up! ! I'm elated when out of the blue I get one more chance to learn with you!😆 Thanks for stopping by.🤗

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

It's good to know that my videos cheer you up, Cristina! All the best

[@lizz4505]

Thanks Ben for making so much content for C1

[@causilvestrini7000]

This kind of lessons are super useful! Plus I get a kick out of your videos ☺️ you're a great teacher!

[@viagmail2352]

I love this, Ben! Very useful video!

[@andresfelipelopezavila2773]

love your content, extremely useful to get better at my English.

[@AlineWelch]

Thanks, Ben! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@acc1171]

I am enthused every single time I watch a video from to the point.

[@jelenarimkiene61]

Dear Ben❤I love your videos! Use them in my class for different levels, but firstly, for myself, lifelong learning😂

[@user-em4kh9gb1l]

Thanks a lot. You are a really generous teacher

[@maelmori]

As you asked for our own suggestions, I've come up with startled, which I think has some negative connotations, to be over the moon or in cloud nine, to be shattered, Upset and outraged, forlorn and gutted. Excellent material, as always! Your riveting videos never disappoint.

[@nosycat9793]

Thank you so much, brilliant lessons 👏

[@ewelinadoniesiewicz2829]

An amazing lesson. ❤️

[@sachamoulay5685]

I must say that I was enthused during the entire video. I m often flabbergasted by the new words you give us. I was elated to watch the video and now that i know your channel i won t be disconsolate again about learning english. Thank you Ben !

[@user-iz1gu6wp1q]

Thanks a million for your lesson!!!!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

My pleasure!

[@annamiller9153]

I'm so elated and enthused by your new video. Hopefully, I would be able to remember all of the new words because otherwise I would be disconsolate and irate. Sometimes I'm astounded by the content but never disinterested. I don't think I would ever be fatigued to watch your videos. I'd rather say I would be petrified at the thought of you finishing the YT channel ;)

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😃 I'm flabbergasted by your comment 👏

[@adrianabarbero7100]

Excellent use of the adjectives in context!!! Congrats!

[@annamiller9153]

@@adrianabarbero7100 thank you 😊

[@Phulanitos]

Thanks Ben!!

[@mmm-ck5bq]

So so so useful! Thank you

[@maurotietz7075]

Talking from Brasil. Really do like your videos. Thank you, it really helps me to improve my English. Um abraço.

[@xysayinovfaxriddin]

Hello Mr Ben I'm so elated.Thank you for Classes

[@marylkap6498]

I just LOVE listening to You, Ben. It's comforting. The timbre of Your vioce is sooo soothing, thank You ❤️ Plus all the content, of course 😊

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Ha ha... That's nice (I don't like the sound of my voice though 🤷🏻‍♂️)

[@marylkap6498]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. That's like most of us 😊 My children usually say that I have "the teacher's voice". And that is NOT a compliment 😆

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😆

[@Anna-ds7dt]

Thank you!

[@annamorandi9750]

Thanks for your video. I do appreciate your riveting lessons ,tone of voice ,you are so clear !! Please,never give up .

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thank you very much!

[@agustinparra5855]

We love you Ben

[@emiliavizireanu1230]

Hello master, Ben. I'm elated to see you. I haven't commented on your videos for a while, but I'm still here appreciating your good work. Wishing you a good new year and many blessings. Thank you . 🙂

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Hi Emilia! Great to know you're still watching my videos 🙂 Happy new year

[@vivianagambetta9197]

Hi Ben, It' s really nice to come across a "brand new" lesson from you. It' s pretty helpful as all the previous ones. Have a nice week!! Greetings from Uruguay, South America.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You have a nice week, too! 🙂

[@raoulkurvitz6305]

I feel curious. Cheers from 🇪🇪 !

[@makhmud4529]

Dear Ben, thank you for another one brilliant video! Ben, would you make a video explaining how and when to use the verb 'get' in conjunction with both the infinitive and gerund? All in all, there are mere 3 cases 1. to start doing something "Let's get going, otherwise we'll be late" 2. for a gradual change (fairly useful with state verbs to show a sort of a gradual process) "The more I get to understand the English grammar, the more I get to like it" 3. an opportunity to do (something like "to be able to...") "West Ham United gets to try to beat Wolves on Saturday" I daresay such a kind of material will be fruitful for your subscribers.

[@aidalopez4365]

Thanks teacher Ben!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

You're welcome 🙂

[@robertarusso338]

I fall for your videos😭❤️

[@user-vs4bj7qp9c]

You must have perceived that ESL speakers almost always use the sole word 'confuse' when talking about any type of confusion, whereas there are a lot of wonderful words (synonyms) which can be used instead to describe a particular situation much more precisely. There is no doubt that various difficult situations occur occasionally, and we experience them differently and use a wide range of words in a native language, yet the vast majority of ESL speakers do not do the same when speaking English. Perhaps, you will find this idea interesting so as to make a video about using the synonyms of the word 'confused', such as: 'perplexed', 'baffled', 'flummoxed', 'mystified', 'nonplussed', 'fazed', 'disconcerted', 'bewildered', 'bemused', 'puzzled'. They are all esteemed advanced+ words except for puzzled

[@dammypospisil]

Thank you for your work, Ben.. while watching your videos I don't feel uninterested anymore! I'm enthused about learning new vocabulary and then practising these words and phrases in my classes, that will fortunately prepare me for C1 exam. Sometimes when someone pisses me off, I go straight on KZbin and play some of your videos.. and suddenly I'm elated. I've always been petrified by English, but since I discovered your youtube channel, I often get flabbergasted by how easily I can learn something new. So thank you one more time! You deserve at least 500K subscribers! 😁

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thank you! I'm glad my videos help 🙂

[@TheLittlechicthings]

You never bore is to anything, Ben

[@alexandrakichigina]

Thanks

[@a-51labsstudio90]

Manual focus and your camera won't have to take the blame for your "deeds." Thanks for the video! ;)

[@vanessadimarco158]

Thank you for this video! For tired i thought exhausted and burn out. For happy I thought to be over the 🌙

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

All good adjectives 👍 (burnt out)

[@adoptalandiaalisa5496]

My beautiful and lovely-favorite context for the “Christmas enthuse”: The jingle bells are jingling The streets are white with snow The happy crowds are mingling But there's no one that I know I'm sure that you'll forgive me If I don't ENTHUSE I guess I've got the Christmas blues (Lyrics) On the other hand, do you call the Reyes “kings” because they are the Spanish ones or are they called this way in general? Weren’t they “wisemen”? 🤔 And, of course: THANKS for another great video!!📚

[@julie-cm8pi]

What are some good synonyms for the word "important" (except crucial) thank you:)

[@franciscopontesvelasco4315]

Thanks for your useful videos. Your channel is great. I don't think Kane is down in the dumps for the penalty lol. He's minted

[@Fionna7]

Hi Ben, is it also possible to use: "down in the mouth" as synonym to "sad"? Thank you :)

[@lauraa.6418]

Always lovely cockney rhyming slang! 😁

[@GulnozaKholmurodova-bx6yd]

Hello. I am so elated to find your channel. Could you say which one is correct way to say: I am irated. Or I irate.

[@Crisguig]

At first I was afraid, I was petrified🎵🎵🎵🎶🎙🎙🎙thank you for bringing to mind my favourite song ever,jeje. I love synonyms and some of the ones in this video are truly interesting. Thank you Ben. Love Amy's " irate " look. She is just adorable!

[@sylwiawajda9866]

My first thought of synonym to "angry" was "furious" - easy and beautiful word😅 I'd add "dull" to "boring" My word for "tired" is "exhausted"

[@OceanChild75]

Wow I thought "made up" was Scouse slang! I was always reluctant to use it with anyone who isn’t from Merseyside. Great video Ben, I’ve learnt so much from it. I’ll never get disinterested in your videos 😉

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

It's true that 'made up' is particularly common in the north west. I'm glad you learnt something and you're enthused by my videos 🙂

[@fleurblanche7642]

Super adjectives Very very to the point How are you ? Oh mustn't grumble or mustn too morose about

[@jarekgorak9349]

I'm made up 👍 because I found another fantastic useful pragmatic amazing lesson 👍🙂😃👏

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

😃 Great!

[@turicoppola9815]

Very tired- Wrecked. Could be correct? thanks a lot Ben, the best English Teacher ever!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes... 'Wrecked' can mean very tired 👍

[@dheerajsinghnagdali]

You haven't made a video regarding the perfect participle which is an advanced structure, so if you could make the video.

[@alinavaskova9602]

Thank you very much for your video) Can I ask about the second example - she was made up when found out - can we use past perfect - had found out?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

No, in this case both actions happened at the same time so can't use different verb tenses.

[@alinavaskova9602]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. thank you

[@sylwiawajda9866]

How about happy - cheerful, joyous? sad - devastated, depressed?

[@TheAlena1212]

I am elated, because of I understand your English

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Great!

[@aram5642]

Headlines are a separate story. Rid of articles, with nouns turned verbs, concise to fit as much as possible into a one-liner. I have started to collect those headlines that made me stop and think more than twice, trying to figure out which word is the subject. Here we have yet another stylistic figure - result before cause: the "astounded woman finds..." sounds as if she had been astounded before, or maybe she was even born astounded, whereas it was actually finding the diamond that made her so.

[@kamalsaib1858]

I feel under the weather

[@aram5642]

What is the noun from 'being pissed off'?

[@cyruschang1904]

In the US, we say to be bored to death to be scared to death To be afraid can mean either to be scared or to be worried I am afraid he may fail his exam = I am worried he may ... We say either I am pissed or I am pissed off in the US. We use to be mad a lot to mean to be angry. It is true, we don't use pissed to mean drunk We only use to be made up in the context of something, like an excuse, that is not true. We don't say fatigued, but we do use the noun fatigue (e.g. muscle fatigue, mental fatigue). We often say to be exhausted or to be worn out as alternatives to to be tired

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Thanks for the info, Cyrus 👍

[@cyruschang1904]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Thank you for the British expressions 🤓🙏

[@lizz4505]

Ben, do you have any good tips to improve my writing? I got a C in FCE writing part (I’m still not sure what I did wrong, in fact I was confident about this paper) and I have also seen that many people didn’t achieve a good mark in this part…

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Many people avoid the writing paper in their preparation. You must do some practice tasks! Apart from that, check out this video on how to improve your writing for the exam kzbin.info/www/bejne/naDUgnmGbddnY9E

[@lizz4505]

Thanks Ben !

[@giusifaldarini1279]

Hello Ben, in the sentence 'Woman irate when she learns her boyfriend....' why doesn't the verb IRATE take the 'S' in the the third-person singular? Thank you

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Hi Giusi. Irate is an adjective, not a verb. The example sentence is a newspaper headline and is therefore grammatically incomplete. The complete sentence would be "Woman is irate when she learns her boyfriend used her toothbrush"

[@giusifaldarini1279]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Thank you very much Ben. Your video is about adjectives..... I don't know why I didn't realize that:)

[@JapClubMGIMO]

Hello Ben, may I ask you a question? Where do you work? Or KZbin is your main income source?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

KZbin is not my main income source. I'm a self-employed teacher.

[@asamikaguya8581]

When angry appeared, I immediately thought of infuriated. Can that be used as a synonym ?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, but furious is more common

[@emanoelpaulino1935]

I got scared to death when a Snake appeared in my garden

[@Sasha_NY]

From The Routledge Student Guide to English Usage and many more: DISINTERESTED adjective, means impartial and not having anything to win or lose from the result of a situation: - A solicitor's ability to give impartial and disinterested advice is a fundamental element of his or her relationship with the client. UNINTERESTED adjective, means apathetic and showing no sign of enthusiasm or interest in someone or something: - The public is completely uninterested in knowing whether the contest is rigged or not, and rightly so. From Collins English Usage: You use DISINTERESTED to describe someone who is not involved in a situation and can therefore make fair decisions or judgements about it. - I'm a disinterested observer. Some people also use disinterested to say that someone is not interested in something or someone. - Her mother had always been disinterested in her. However, this use is often regarded as incorrect. Instead of `DISINTERESTED', it is better to say UNINTERESTED. - Lionel was uninterested in the house. - Etta appeared totally uninterested.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes. I agree that 'uninterested' would've been a better option. 'Disinterested' means impartial but is also generally accepted in modern English as 'not interested'. Britannica dictionary disinterested /dɪsˈɪntrəstəd/ adjective 1 : not influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or concerns 2 : having no desire to know about a particular thing : not interested - often + in This sense is commonly used but some people consider it to be incorrect and say that “uninterested” should be used instead.

[@ayb100]

how about discombabulated...:)

[@fleurblanche7642]

Enthrallled?

[@barista5416]

Tired= Shattered , drained ..

[@abhilashb7922]

Ben.........sir

[@martasladka1364]

I irate or I am irate? Why? Thank you!

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

"Irate" is an adjective so "I am irate" is correct

[@yuliazbarashevskaya1918]

elated, made up- extremely happy disconsolate , down in the dumps - unhappy enthused , pumped - excited disinterested , bored to tears irate , pissed ( off) angry / drunk petrified замереть scared stiff surprised astounded flabbergasted fatigued cream cracked tired

[@gardinchannel1166]

Frightened and dreaded as synonyms for "afraid".

[@user-vb9sh7wl9q]

Я не устаю удивляться насколько животные становятся похожими на своих хозяев! Одно лицо!

[@hilaleliasfreih8679]

I was jubilant when I got informed that my lottery ticket actually won.

[@samarelsayed2124]

Is these words british? Or American?

[@annalisasecci5404]

surprised = gobsmaked ?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes. Nice synonym 🙂

[@fundatunc]

hi Ben

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Hi!

[@pilouboy4736]

Excited excité Afraid effrayé Angry aigri Surprised surpris Fatigued fatigué Petrified prétrifié. Hey English, you're speaking French. Oh là là..

[@user-vb9sh7wl9q]

Woman irate? Isn't it supposed to be "irates"? I'm just curious to know.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

No. "Irate" is an adjective, not a verb. This example was taken from a newspaper headline

[@user-vb9sh7wl9q]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Isn't it supposed to be "woman IS irate" then?

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Yes, that's the grammatically complete sentence. But the example is a newspaper headline. Headlines often omit the verb 'to be' and articles

[@user-vb9sh7wl9q]

@@tothepointenglishwithben. Thank you. I was guessing that:)

[@Ericadbury]

Wow my message was deleted. I just wanted to help. Well, your loss.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

Hi Erica. I haven't deleted any messages (except spam). Feel free to send it again

[@Ericadbury]

Oh sorry then. Do you consider spam if we leave an email address? I took notes of the contents of the exam from last December that I sat (C2) and could send to people if they want. Just don't know how to do it apart from sharing one of my emails for those interested.

[@tothepointenglishwithben.]

No, I wouldn't delete that. It's possible that KZbin automatically deletes comments with external links in them as they want to keep people on their platform, or maybe they consider it spam. I don't know

[@nosycat9793]

I always get petrified when I see a spider 🥲