Word replacement service

If you’re anything like me, you’ll take any opportunity to spice up your writing with interesting words. Think of it like a cabinet of curiosities, and you’re curating the most bizarre ideas and out-there word choices. Sometimes, you’re able to find these things naturally with a bit of thought, but other times, they can be incredibly elusive.

You can find some really interesting words just by reading around – the best places to look are older books with a richer collection you can borrow from, or the lesser-trod stories that contain a multitude of new phrases. All in all, just keep reading – pamphlets, signs, anything! This blog will give you some other / alternative / distinct words to use instead of their boring counterparts.

Colours

Red – scarlet, vermillion, ruby, cherry, claret, cerise, cardinal, wine, crimson.

Orange – ginger, ochre, copper, paprika, terracotta, saffron, tangerine, marmalade.

Yellow – lemony, amber, blonde, canary, mustard, sallow, flaxen.

Green – viridescent, olive, pea, emerald, lime, sage, verdant, verdurous.

Blue – azure, cobalt, sapphire, cerulean, navy, ultramarine, indigo. 

Purple – violet, mauve, damson, plum, puce, grape, amethyst.

Emotions

Happy – content, overjoyed, cheerful, carefree, gleeful, joyous.

Sad – dejected, downcast, miserable, despondent, despairing, unconsolable.

Angry – irritation, rage, bitterness, fury, hatred, hostility, irate, vexed, cross.

Scared – fearful, afraid, nervous, agitated, alarmed, petrified, panicked.

Disgusted – revolted, repulsed, sickened, nauseous, abhorrent.

Opinions

Like – love, treasure, admire, cherish, appreciate, favour, enjoy.

Hate – Detest, dislike, aversion, loathe, abhor, despise.

Lukewarm – apathetic, half-hearted, hesitant, neutral, uncommitted..

Descriptions

Sweet – sugary, saccharine, cloying, candied, sickly.

Sour – acidic, tart, bitter, sharp, pungent, acrid.

Savoury – salty, tangy, spicy, palatable, rich, fulfilling, stodgy.

Sizes

Little – tiny, miniscule, microscopic, miniature, petite, dainty, diminutive.

Medium – standard, regular, average, middling.

Big – humongous, gigantic, colossal, tremendous, giant, enormous, massive..

Keep looking!

You may be unsurprised to learn that there are billions of words out there, so it’s best to keep your eyes peeled throughout the times that you’re awake for new words. Take a notebook (or use the notes app on your phone) with you everywhere and make sure you jot down interesting turns of phrase or new words to Google later!