Words for Marketing
Modern marketing copy lives between honesty and energy. Use words that feel human, not corporate; verbs that are concrete, not aspirational; and adjectives only when they earn their place.
Verbs that move
Action
Outcome
earnsavedoublecutscalegrowwinconvert
Curiosity
meetsee howwatchexploreunlocktourpreview
Adjectives that still work
Sensory
crispsharpquietbrightcalmsteadywarm
Trust
proventestedreliabletransparenttrustedopen
Avoid these tired ones
unleashsuperchargetransformrevolutionarynext-generationgame-changingcutting-edge
Before & after
Before
Unleash your team's potential with our revolutionary platform.
After
Give your team one clear dashboard for the work that matters.
Tips
- Name one specific change the product makes. If you can't, the product hasn't earned the copy.
- Trade adjectives for proof: “proven” needs a number; “trusted” needs a name.
- Read it out loud. If you wouldn't say it to a friend, rewrite it.