Please take note that the voice texture will change if you switch between different versions of MARS, i.e. MARS8 Pro and MARS8 - Instruct.

Read each tag list from left to right.

Left side means more balanced, subtle, or restrained output.

Right side means more extreme, forceful, or obvious output.
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If you want the strongest controllable result, start from the rightmost tag.

If you want a more natural or less exaggerated result, move one or two steps left.

Examples of use

[angry] Who stole my cash!

[trembling] I don't know who did it...

etc

Tag Ladders

Balanced -> Extreme

Nervousness: `[uneasy]` -> `[nervous]` -> `[anxious]` -> `[trembling]`

Fear: `[fearful]` -> `[scared]` -> `[terrified]` -> `[panicked]`

Anger: `[irritated]` -> `[angry]` -> `[furious]` -> `[enraged]`

Sadness: `[down]` -> `[sad]` -> `[melancholic]` -> `[depressed]`

Joy: `[cheerful]` -> `[happy]` -> `[joyful]` -> `[delighted]`

Excitement: `[energetic]` -> `[excited]` -> `[thrilled]` -> `[hyped]`

Calmness: `[relaxed]` -> `[calm]` -> `[peaceful]` -> `[serene]`

Confidence: `[assured]` -> `[confident]` -> `[certain]` -> `[bold]`

Doubt: `[uncertain]` -> `[doubtful]` -> `[hesitant]` -> `[skeptical]`

Surprise: `[surprised]` -> `[startled]` -> `[shocked]` -> `[astonished]`

Disgust: `[grossed_out]` -> `[disgusted]` -> `[repulsed]` -> `[revolted]`

Pride: `[satisfied]` -> `[accomplished]` -> `[proud]` -> `[fulfilled]`

Shame: `[embarrassed]` -> `[guilty]` -> `[ashamed]` -> `[humiliated]`

Love: `[warm]` -> `[affectionate]` -> `[loving]` -> `[tender]`

Flirtation: `[charming]` -> `[playful]` -> `[flirty]` -> `[teasing]`

Sarcasm: `[dry]` -> `[ironic]` -> `[sarcastic]` -> `[mocking]`

Determination: `[focused]` -> `[determined]` -> `[driven]` -> `[resolute]`

Frustration: `[annoyed]` -> `[irritated]` -> `[frustrated]` -> `[exasperated]`

Relief: `[calmed]` -> `[reassured]` -> `[relieved]` -> `[grateful]`

Curiosity: `[interested]` -> `[curious]` -> `[inquiring]` -> `[intrigued]`

Boredom: `[dull]` -> `[uninterested]` -> `[bored]` -> `[apathetic]`

Awe: `[inspired]` -> `[amazed]` -> `[awed]` -> `[wonderstruck]`

Suspicion: `[wary]` -> `[suspicious]` -> `[guarded]` -> `[distrustful]`

Urgency: `[urgent]` -> `[rushed]` -> `[intense]` -> `[pressured]`

Authority: `[firm]` -> `[authoritative]` -> `[directive]` -> `[commanding]`

Politeness: `[polite]` -> `[courteous]` -> `[respectful]` -> `[formal]`

Gratitude: `[appreciative]` -> `[thankful]` -> `[grateful]` -> `[warm]`

Confusion: `[uncertain]` -> `[puzzled]` -> `[confused]` -> `[lost]`

Hopelessness: `[resigned]` -> `[defeated]` -> `[hopeless]` -> `[despairing]`

Playfulness: `[lighthearted]` -> `[playful]` -> `[fun]` -> `[silly]`

Use the leftmost tag when you want the emotion to be present but not overpower the sentence.
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Use the middle tags when you want clear emotional color without sounding theatrical.
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Use the rightmost tag when you need the emotion to come through strongly and consistently.
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Example:

Nervousness, subtle: `[uneasy]`

Nervousness, clear: `[anxious]`

Nervousness, strongest: `[trembling]`
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How To Generalize This To New Emotions

This same principle generalizes well to new emotions:

Start with 3 to 4 tags for the same emotional family.

Arrange them from balanced to extreme.

Test them on the same sentence with the same instruction.

Keep the tag that gives the clearest emotional control without distorting the sentence too much.

When in doubt, the most extreme tag often gives the strongest controllability.