449 adjectives to describe replies

"No," was the prompt reply.

A repartee is an immediate and witty reply, perhaps to a remark of similar character which it is intended to surpass in cleverness.

The king had to speak the few first words, to which the audience never listens, to make some brief replies in the first scene, and then not to speak again until the end of the fourth act.

Having recently returned for a temporary stay, after a somewhat successful experience, I have received applications for information in numbers so great that it far exceeds my ability and the time at my disposal to make direct replies.

This situation of affairs was telegraphed to the president and the following characteristic reply was received: "If the draft cannot take place, of course it cannot take place.

Of course to this last question we could give no satisfactory reply; but certain it is that he gained very much of useful information which would serve him in his attempt to reach General Schuyler.

"I never face disagreeable possibilities before the necessity arrives," was the calm reply.

" "If you tell me not to, I sha'n't," was his laconic reply.

"But what is the use, if we have no clear proof?" was his evasive reply.

" The captain hesitated a moment, rather nonplussed by this unexpected reply.

A retort is a short, sharp reply, such as turns back censure or derision, or as springs from anger.

Receiving an affirmative reply from three pairs of lips, he went on to say: "Then get busy, pulling!

"Perfectly," was the cool reply.

Uncle John coughed to gain time while he thought of a suitable reply.

Say your lesson, for this will be your last," was the stern reply, though Amy's face dimpled all over with suppressed merriment.

"I have been enchanted," the empress wrote, in instant reply, "with the thousand crowns that you have sent to the Hôtel-Dieu, and you speak very properly in saying that you have been vexed at people speaking to you about it.

The ambassador was beginning an angry reply, when Aurelian quelled the dispute with a look, and with some awkwardness delivered himself of a brief oration in acknowledgment of the gift.

"Whyuhno," was his cautious reply.

"Me lost in the woods, and me come to stay all night," was his grave reply.

" The bell for evening preparation was ringing as they reached The Birches, and only a very few hasty replies could be given to Acton's eager inquiries as they rushed together up the garden path.

"A very important one," was the quick, emphatic reply.

" "As I know the precise connexion between you and our host, there can be no objection to giving a perfectly frank reply.

" Then did the little Maid reply, "Seven boys and girls are we; Two of us in the church-yard lie, Beneath the church-yard tree.

Even to the first questionHow do they get their living?there are only vague replies in the books.

"None whatever!" came back the confident, almost eager reply.

449 adjectives to describe  replies