FEELINGS & EMOTIONS
A deep sadness that lingers quietly
Melancholy
Lasting for only a short time.
Ephemeral
The idea that personal feelings shape reality.
Subjectivity
A brief side story or personal account.
Anecdotal
Mixed or conflicting feelings about something.
Ambivalence
The state of things constantly changing and passing
Transience
Thinking deeply and thoughtfully.
Contemplative
A reference to something well-known.
Allusion
A sudden moment of realization or understanding.
Epiphany
A longing for the past.
Nostalgia
A dreamy state of mind.
Reverie
A contrast between two things placed side by side.
Juxtaposition
A strong emotional release after stress or tension.
Catharsis
Looking back on past events.
Retrospective
A subtle difference or shade of meaning.
Nuance
A statement that seems contradictory but is true.
Paradox
Emotion that is deeply moving or touching.
Poignant
Something placed in the wrong historical time.
Anachronism
A belief that only your own mind truly exists.
Solipsism
Humor that criticizes society or people.
Satire