Writing in English: expressions and adjectives that will help you improve it
It is important to consider that good writing in English goes beyond writing correctly. It is about creating texts that clearly express your ideas, intentions and opinions using the most appropriate terms to maintain the tone of the message.
In this article we will talk about the importance of writing correctly in English. We will also provide you with a practical list of key expressions and adjectives to communicate in writing, are you ready?
Importance of good writing in English
Having a good writing in English opens many doors for you. In addition, it allows you to communicate and express yourself assertively in writing in different contexts: professional emails, participation in online forums, and even commenting on social networks.
A good writer always keeps in mind that he must take the reader into account when writing in English. An email to your partners will not use the same expressions as a text message to a friend.
Mastering the ability to write in English will make it easier for you to develop your professional potential. It also allows you to feel motivated to enroll in courses and workshops without worrying about how you will complete your assignments.
Expressions and adjectives to achieve a good writing in English
If you want to write efficiently in English, it is important that you have a large vocabulary with many synonyms. While using “I am happy to hear from you” is fine, using a few synonyms adds another layer to your message.
Having the ability to express love in English and clearly communicate your feelings and emotions is essential to mastering the language. Therefore, knowing key expressions will help you write fluently and efficiently.
We want to show you some expressions and adjectives regarding emotions that will help you express how you feel. Remember that some terms do not have a literal translation into Spanish, in these cases we will use their equivalents in our language.
Angry expressions and adjectives
You may already know how to say that you are angry in English, the term “angry” is quite common. Additionally, you must know two additional terms that go hand in hand:
- Anger
- Mad
Angry adjectives: Each of these terms expresses anger, the only difference being the intensity of the emotion. However, they can be used in any case that you want to talk about an angry person.
- annoyed
- furious
- enraged
- irritated
- irate
- raging
Key expressions:
- To be fuming
It is used superlatively to describe a person who is really angry.
Daniel was fuming with indignation: Daniel was furious with indignation.
- To make the blood boil
It is an informal expression that describes something that makes you very angry.
This constant noise makes my blood boil: this constant noise makes my blood boil
Tired expressions and adjectives
If you want to say that you are tired, the correct term is tired. However, there are other ways to express this emotion.
Let’s start with some synonyms:
- weary
- worn out
- fatigued
- sleepy
- exhausted
Key expressions:
- To be ready to drop
When you’re exhausted and you know you could fall asleep at any moment.
After this long journey, I’m ready to drop: After this long journey, I’m ready to sleep.
- To be shattered
It is the perfect expression when you feel totally physically and mentally tired.
I’ve been helping painting the house all by myself, I’m shattered: I’ve been helping painting the house all by myself, I’m shattered.
Expressions and adjectives of happiness
When working on your essay in English, you will be surprised to know that there are a large number of expressions of happiness. The main term used is happiness which has several synonyms:
- joy
- bliss
- delight
- enjoyment
- rapture
Key expressions:
- To be over the moon
It is one of those cases that the literal translation does not apply; is used to describe a high degree of happiness.
I’m over the moon with my new job: I’m very happy with my new job.
- To be happy as a cloud
As in the previous case, it is an informal expression that expresses exciting happiness.
Barry is happy as a cloud with his present: Barry is very happy with his present.
- To be jumping from joy
It refers to a joy combined with euphoria.
John is jumping from joy today: John is jumping for joy today.
Expressing your emotions when writing an essay in English is a great challenge. However, having a list that allows you to learn expressions like this is very useful, you just need to put them into practice.
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Hello! My name is Camila
I´m one of your English teachers at Language Planet Toluca. I’m 25 and a Biotechnologist. Currently living in Germany with a part-time job. I’ve studied English since I was a kid. I began teaching English when I was 18. Took TOEFL and CAE which gave me the opportunity to be in international exchange programs in different countries such as Ibague Colombia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Germany at TUM (Technical University of Munich).
English and German have helped me travel around the world, learn a wider perspective on life and given me the possibility to live, study and work in different countries. Learning languages will change your life!
