Sensory Details:
* Sight: azure, cerulean, crimson, iridescent, luminous, ochre, shimmering, stark, verdant
* Sound: cacophony, crescendo, dulcet, murmur, sonorous, thrumming, whisper
* Touch: chilly, coarse, ethereal, leathery, silken, smooth, velvety
* Taste: acrid, bitter, buttery, delicate, fragrant, piquant, savory, tangy
* Smell: balsamic, cloying, earthy, floral, musky, pungent, sweet, woodsy
Emotion:
* Joy: ecstatic, jubilant, jovial, mirthful, radiant, vivacious
* Sadness: desolate, forlorn, melancholic, mournful, somber, wistful
* Fear: apprehensive, chilling, ominous, petrified, trepidation, unnerving
* Anger: furious, incensed, indignant, irate, wrathful
Figurative Language:
* Metaphor: "The city was a jungle." (comparing the city to a jungle)
* Simile: "The wind whispered like a secret." (comparing the wind to a whisper)
* Personification: "The moon smiled down on the lovers." (giving the moon human qualities)
* Hyperbole: "He was so hungry he could eat a horse." (exaggeration)
Unique & Specific:
* Instead of "walk," consider: saunter, stride, plod, amble, tiptoe, skitter
* Instead of "look," consider: scrutinize, gaze, observe, glimpse, peek
* Instead of "said," consider: whispered, declared, retorted, mused, grumbled, chuckled
Other Tips:
* Vary sentence structure: Use short sentences for impact and longer sentences for description.
* Use strong verbs: Choose verbs that paint a picture and evoke emotion.
* Show, don't tell: Instead of "He was angry," write "His fists clenched and his face turned red."
* Consider the connotations of words: A "house" might be more evocative than a "dwelling."
* Use strong imagery: Engage the reader's senses with vivid descriptions.
Remember, the best words for your story are the ones that best suit your tone, genre, and characters. Experiment and have fun with language!