List of Adjectives: 1000+ Common Adjectives List in English • 7ESL - Chuyên Trang Chia Sẻ Kiến Thức Thời Trang Mới Nhất

A comprehensive list of adjectives in English! There is no better way to be able to make a description of something than by using an adjective. These words will be required in almost every type of conversation and will frequently be found in written English. You’ve likely read at least one adjective whilst reading this introduction. Being able to use adjectives in your spoken and written English will really help you to progress and so this section has been designed to give you a comprehensive knowledge of English adjectives.

List of Adjectives (from A-Z)

Amazing
Awesome
Adventurous
Ambitious
Adorable
Ample
Artistic
Agile
Acrobatic
Attractive
Alluring
Astonishing
Authentic
Awkward
Ancient
American
Australian
Austrian
African
Asian

Brave
Beautiful
Bright
Busy
Big
Bold
Breezy
Blue
Basic
Blissful
Bouncy
Beneficial
Bashful
Black
Brown
Burgundy
Broad
British
Belgian
Brazilian

Creative
Confident
Cheerful
Calm
Cute
Clever
Curious
Charming
Courageous
Clean
Cool
Considerate
Caring
Crazy
Classic
Chic
Cheap
Cloudy
Colombian
Chinese

Delightful
Dreamy
Daring
Dynamic
Dark
Decent
Drastic
Defiant
Dedicated
Deep
Desirable
Dirty
Dramatic
Dizzy
Demanding
Diligent
Dutch
Danish
Delicious
Dazzling

Easy
Elegant
Enthusiastic
Eager
Efficient
Empathetic
Excellent
Exciting
Effective
Extravagant
Entertaining
Exotic
Expressive
Expensive
Elaborate
European
Egyptian
Eastern
Elderly
Educational

Fantastic
Fabulous
Friendly
Funny
Fearless
Fresh
Fascinating
Fluffy
Fierce
Fine
Free
Frugal
French
Futuristic
Fast
Flat
Famous
Flawless
Formal
Frizzy

Gorgeous
Great
Gentle
Generous
Gracious
Genuine
Glorious
Graceful
Golden
Grand
Green
Growing
Groovy
Greek
Grumpy
Gothic
Gargantuan
Gigantic
German
Georgian

Happy
Hot
Humble
Honest
Healthy
Heavy
Handsome
High
Helpful
Hilarious
Heavenly
Harmonious
Hardworking
Historical
Heartfelt
Homey
Hungry
Huge
Hispanic
Hindu

Interesting
Intelligent
Incredible
Inspiring
Impressive
Imaginative
Inquisitive
Iconic
Indigo
Industrious
Inevitable
Inexpensive
Incomparable
Idealistic
Illustrious
Indian
Italian
Irresistible
Irrelevant
Icy

Joyful
Jolly
Jovial
Jaunty
Jaded
Jazzy
Jumpy
Juicy
Judgmental
Jumbled
Japanese
Javanese
Jewish
Jittery
Junior
Justified
Jubilant
Jade
Jumbo
Joint

Kind
Knowledgeable
Keen
Kooky
Knotty
Kinetic
Known
Keen-eyed
Knightly
Keen-witted
Kempt
Knockout
Knackered
Kindhearted
Kenyan
Kiddy
Knotted
Kyrgyzstani
Kindred
Kentuckian

Loud
Lively
Lazy
Loyal
Long
Lonely
Lovely
Large
Light
Low
Luxurious
Lasting
Literal
Learned
Lucky

Magnificent
Mysterious
Modern
Moody
Musical
Mighty
Masculine
Mesmerizing
Mindful
Memorable
Multicultural
Moral
Majestic
Mischievous
Mouthwatering
Mellow
Modest
Magical
Melodic
Mature

Nervous
Natural
New
Nice
Noble
Naughty
Neat
Nonchalant
Noisy
Narrow
Nostalgic
Needy
Negative
Nutritious
Nonstop
Noteworthy
Numerous
Notable
Nurturing
Nifty

Obvious
Original
Optimistic
Ordinary
Official
Outstanding
Open
Organic
Odd
Observant
Obedient
Opaque
Obsolete
Offensive
Oily
Old-fashioned
Ornate
Onyx
Overwhelming
Oceanic

Perfect
Patient
Positive
Powerful
Popular
Polite
Peaceful
Playful
Pleasant
Precious
Practical
Private
Proud
Profound
Pretty
Painful
Priceless
Puzzled
Persistent
Passionate

Quaint
Quick
Quiet
Quirky
Quizzical
Queenly
Quivering
Quotable
Qualified
Quantifiable
Questionable
Quarrelsome
Queasy
Quenched
Quack
Quilted
Quizzing

Reliable
Responsible
Romantic
Rich
Rude
Real
Radiant
Royal
Rough
Respectful
Red
Rational
Rustic
Radiant
Robust
Rare
Resilient
Reckless
Ready
Rambunctious

Strong
Smart
Serious
Sad
Special
Simple
Super
Sincere
Safe
Stunning
Sweet
Shy
Successful
Satisfied
Shiny
Silent
Sparkling
Strong-willed
Scary
Surprised

Tall
Talkative
Tasty
Tender
Terrific
Terrible
Thoughtful
Thrifty
Timely
Tough
Traditional
Trustworthy
Tremendous
Tricky
Tolerant
Tenacious
Tiny
Tired
Top
Trembling

Ugly
Ultimate
Unbelievable
Uncertain
Uncommon
Unconditional
Unconscious
Understanding
Unforgettable
Unhappy
Unique
United
Universal
Unusual
Upbeat
Uplifting
Urbane
Urgent
Useful
Useless

Valuable
Vague
Valid
Vast
Various
Vengeful
Vibrant
Victorious
Vigorous
Villainous
Vital
Vivacious
Vocal
Volatile
Volcanic
Voracious
Vulnerable
Vicious
Velvet
Verbal

Warm
Wild
Witty
Wise
Wonderful
Worried
Wondrous
Wealthy
Whimsical
Wicked
Wide
Wavy
Watery
Weighty
Wooden
Weak
Wary
Winning
Well-groomed
Wholesome

Xeric
Xerophytic
Xerotic
Xyloid
Xylonic
Xylophagous
Xanthic
Xanthous
Xerarch
Xylotomous
Xerographic
Xenial
Xenogenetic
Xenolithic
Xylophilous
Xanthocarpous

Yellow
Young
Yielding
Yearly
Yummy
Yawning
Yucky
Yearning
Yeasty
Yielding
Youthful
Yare
Yclept
Yellowish
Yearlong
Youth

Zany
Zealous
Zesty
Zigzag
Zillionth
Zinciferous
Zingy
Zippered
Zippy
Zoological
Zonal

Descriptive Adjectives List to Describe a Person

This list of the most frequently used descriptive adjectives in English helps you expand and improve your English vocabulary.

Ambitious
Amiable
Analytical
Assertive
Authentic
Bold
Calm
Charismatic
Charming
Cheerful
Compassionate
Confident
Conscientious
Considerate
Creative
Curious
Dependable
Diligent
Disciplined
Easygoing
Empathetic
Enthusiastic
Extraverted
Flexible
Friendly
Generous
Genuine
Gracious
Hardworking
Honest
Humble
Independent
Innovative
Insightful
Intelligent
Kind
Logical
Loyal
Open-minded
Optimistic
Outgoing
Passionate
Patient
Persistent
Practical
Rational
Reliable
Resourceful
Responsible
Self-confident

Happy
Sad
Angry
Fearful
Anxious
Excited
Frustrated
Nostalgic
Hopeful
Envious
Jealous
Empathetic
Curious
Surprised
Disappointed
Grateful
Confused
Content
Lonely
Loved

List of Adjectives to Describe Emotions

Joyful
Melancholic
Irritated
Apprehensive
Restless
Ecstatic
Distraught
Panicked
Annoyed
Numb
Scared
Enraged
Heartbroken
Amused
Overwhelmed
Grateful
Conflicted
Peaceful
Devastated
Empowered

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Beautiful
Handsome
Attractive
Stunning
Striking
Gorgeous
Cute
Pretty
Elegant
Charming
Fit
Well-groomed
Radiant
Athletic
Fashionable
Stylish
Graceful
Striking
Exquisite
Alluring

Adjectives to Describe Mental Ability

Intelligent
Smart
Brilliant
Wise
Sharp
Quick-witted
Astute
Perceptive
Discerning
Insightful
Knowledgeable
Learned
Educated
Intellectual
Gifted
Talented
Creative
Imaginative
Innovative
Resourceful
Problem-solving
Analytical
Logical
Rational
Critical-thinking
Attentive
Focused
Concentrated

Kind
Compassionate
Generous
Honest
Humble
Brave
Confident
Optimistic
Ambitious
Creative
Curious
Charismatic
Open-minded
Patient
Reliable
Resourceful
Sociable
Empathetic
Independent
Decisive
Determined
Adaptable
Diligent
Energetic
Enthusiastic
Forgiving
Loyal
Perceptive
Tolerant
Versatile

Ambitious
Brave
Caring
Confident
Creative
Curious
Determined
Diligent
Empathetic
Enthusiastic
Fearless
Friendly
Generous
Gracious
Honest
Humble
Independent
Insightful
Intelligent
Kind
Loyal
Optimistic
Patient
Persevering
Persuasive
Resourceful
Responsible
Self-disciplined
Sincere
Thoughtful
Trustworthy
Understanding
Versatile
Wise
Witty

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Other Descriptive Adjectives List

Valuable
Expensive
Invaluable
Precious
Worthwhile
Significant
Priceless
Costly
Esteemed
High-end
Rare
Antique
Irreplaceable
Exquisite
Luxurious
Rarefied
Elite
Irreplaceable
Cherished
Exceptional
Collectible
High-priced
Coveted
Exclusive

Adjectives to Describe Conditions

Acute
Chronic
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Progressive
Degenerative
Stable
Worsening
Improving
Debilitating
Debilitating
Terminal
Infectious
Non-infectious
Congenital
Genetic
Autoimmune
Neurological
Respiratory
Psychological
Behavioral
Cognitive
Developmental
Functional
Painful
Incurable
Treatable

List of Adjectives to Describe Colors

Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
Pink
Brown
Gray
Black
White
Silver
Golden
Turquoise
Lavender
Magenta
Teal

Adjectives to Describe Shapes

Round
Square
Rectangular
Triangular
Oval
Circular
Elliptical
Conical
Cylindrical
Spherical
Pyramidal
Irregular
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
Geometric
Angular
Curved
Straight
Flat
Concave
Convex
Jagged
Wavy
Spiky
Twisted
Bent
Narrow
Wide
Pointed
Blunt

List of Adjectives to Describe Sizes

Large
Small
Tiny
Petite
Massive
Gigantic
Colossal
Microscopic
Minuscule
Short
Long
Tall
Compact
Thin
Fat
Slim
Bulky
Narrow
Wide
Thick
Fine
Coarse
Substantial
Meager
Oversized
Undersized
Roomy
Snug
Lanky
Stubby

List of Adjectives to Describe Age and Time

Young
Old
New
Modern
Ancient
Current
Contemporary
Future
Past
Historic
Timeless
Vintage
Time-honored
Aged
Elderly
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Middle-aged
Mature

List of Adjectives to Describe Material

Metallic
Wooden
Plastic
Glass
Ceramic
Fabric
Leather
Synthetic
Natural
Synthetic
Porous
Non-porous
Durable
Brittle
Flexible
Soft
Hard
Smooth
Rough
Shiny
Matte
Textured
Transparent
Opaque
Lightweight
Heavy
Resilient
Fragile
Elastic
Sturdy

Sweet
Sour
Salty
Bitter
Savory
Spicy
Tangy
Zesty
Mild
Sharp
Tart
Rich
Creamy
Buttery
Smoky
Earthy
Robust
Pungent
Fruity
Nutty

List of Adjectives to Describe Sounds

Loud
Soft
Shrill
Mellow
Sharp
Dull
Pulsating
Melodic
Grating
Strident
Resonant
Echoing
Jarring
Harmonious
Dissonant
Whistling
Humming
Buzzing
Sizzling
Crackling

List of Adjectives to Describe Touch

Soft
Rough
Smooth
Bumpy
Coarse
Prickly
Slick
Sticky
Slimy
Dry
Wet
Damp
Cold
Warm
Hot
Icy
Sharp
Firm
Tender
Numb

Related: Sensory Words

List of Adjectives to Describe Smell

Aromatic
Pungent
Fragrant
Musky
Sweet
Sour
Tangy
Spicy
Earthy
Woody
Smoky
Floral
Herbal
Musty
Rancid
Putrid
Foul
Fetid
Stale
Fresh
Clean
Crisp
Sharp
Mild
Mellow
Bitter
Nutty
Buttery
Fruity
Zesty

List of Adjectives to Describe Quantity

Abundant
Ample
Numerous
Bountiful
Copious
Countless
Plentiful
Plenty
Extensive
Infinite
Limitless
Profuse
Sufficient
Adequate
Scant
Sparse
Meager
Insufficient
Scarce
Rare
Minimal
Modest
Generous
Substantial
Considerable
Enough
Overflowing
Surplus
Excessive

Adjectives to Describe Quality

Excellent
Outstanding
Superb
Exceptional
Superior
Supreme
Perfect
Flawless
Impeccable
Splendid
Magnificent
Marvelous
Wonderful
Amazing
Astonishing
Incredible
Extraordinary
Phenomenal
Spectacular
Terrific
Fabulous
Delightful
Enchanting
Charming
Beautiful
Gorgeous
Radiant
Majestic
Heavenly

Adjectives to Describe Intensity

Intense
Strong
Powerful
Forceful
Vigorous
Dynamic
Ferocious
Fierce
Severe
Harsh
Extreme
Mighty
Potent
Robust
Overwhelming
High-octane
Explosive
Dramatic
Passionate
Electric
Concentrated

Adjectives to Describe Frequency

Frequent
Rare
Infrequent
Occasional
Periodic
Regular
Irregular
Sporadic
Intermittent
Constant
Consistent
Continuous
Repeated
Recurring
Chronic
Persistent

Adjectives to Describe Movement

Quick
Slow
Smooth
Jerky
Graceful
Awkward
Sluggish
Lively
Rhythmic
Energetic
Spry
Nimble
Agile
Bouncy
Clumsy
Swift
Stiff
Flowing
Gliding
Shuffling

Adjectives to Describe Distance and Location

Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western
Central
Local
Regional
National
International
Domestic
Foreign
Coastal
Inland
Near
Far
Close
Distant
Adjacent
Suburban
Urban
Rural
Isolated
Remote

Adjectives to Describe Pattern

Geometric
Floral
Striped
Dotted
Checkered
Paisley
Abstract
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
Linear
Curved
Wavy
Herringbone
Plaid
Tartan
Mottled
Spotted
Marbled
Variegated
Patchwork

Adjectives to Describe Origin

Native
Indigenous
Local
Homegrown
Domestic
Regional
Ethnic
National
Traditional
Ancestral
Heritage
Autochthonous
Aborigine
Immigrant
Foreign
Exotic
Alien
Imported
Cosmopolitan
Multicultural

Adjectives to Describe Status

Rich
Poor
Wealthy
Affluent
Prosperous
Impoverished
Needy
Destitute
Opulent
Privileged
Deprived
Disadvantaged
Elite
Underprivileged
Successful
Unsuccessful
Accomplished
Unaccomplished
Influential
Powerless
Respected
Disrespected
Esteemed
Disreputable
Honored

Adjectives to Describe Purpose

Functional
Practical
Utilitarian
Efficient
Productive
Useful
Purposeful
Goal-oriented
Intentional
Mission-driven
Result-oriented
Effective
Constructive
Positive
Beneficial
Advantageous
Profitable
Strategic
Tactical
Beneficent

Adjectives to Describe the Environment

Natural
Artificial
Pristine
Polluted
Clean
Dirty
Fresh
Stale
Saline
Arid
Humid
Dry
Wet
Tropical
Arctic

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Windy
Snowy
Foggy
Stormy
Humid
Dry
Hot
Cold
Chilly
Breezy
Muggy
Hazy
Overcast
Frosty
Dreary
Gloomy
Showery
Misty
Wintry
Icy
Wet
Damp
Clear
Bright
Scorching
Freezing
Balmy

Positive Adjectives and Negative Adjectives

Happy
Joyful
Cheerful
Delighted
Excited
Enthusiastic
Optimistic
Grateful
Content
Pleased
Thrilled
Ecstatic
Elated
Radiant
Glowing
Vibrant
Energetic
Playful
Creative
Confident
Brave
Wise
Kind
Compassionate
Empathetic
Caring
Loving
Affectionate
Trustworthy
Honest
Generous
Selfless
Respectful
Humble
Gracious
Charismatic
Charming
Friendly
Sociable
Outgoing
Funny
Witty
Clever
Intelligent
Inspiring
Motivated
Ambitious
Successful
Accomplished
Proud

Sad
Depressed
Miserable
Disappointed
Discouraged
Hopeless
Pessimistic
Angry
Frustrated
Irritated
Annoyed
Agitated
Stressed
Tense
Nervous
Anxious
Worried
Overwhelmed
Insecure
Jealous
Envious
Resentful
Bitter
Hostile
Arrogant
Selfish
Dishonest
Deceitful
Untrustworthy
Insensitive
Impatient
Intolerant
Judgmental
Critical
Controlling
Manipulative
Stubborn
Rude
Disrespectful
Disagreeable
Dull
Boring
Uninteresting
Uninspired
Unmotivated
Lazy
Incompetent
Inefficient
Inconsistent
Disorganized

Happy – Sad
Good – Bad
Hot – Cold
Light – Dark
Tall – Short
Young – Old
Rich – Poor
Full – Empty
Strong – Weak
Fast – Slow
Clean – Dirty
Loud – Quiet
Hard – Soft
Big – Small
Beautiful – Ugly
Brave – Cowardly
Wise – Foolish
Generous – Stingy
Honest – Dishonest
Kind – Cruel
Patient – Impatient
Humble – Arrogant
Modest – Proud
Simple – Complicated
Sincere – Insincere
Serious – Funny
Active – Inactive
Helpful – Unhelpful
Polite – Impolite
Responsible – Irresponsible
Efficient – Inefficient
Organized – Disorganized
Neat – Messy
Pleasant – Unpleasant
Fresh – Stale
Healthy – Unhealthy
Secure – Insecure
Optimistic – Pessimistic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 50 examples of adjectives?

Here are 50 common examples of adjectives:

Beautiful – pleasing to the eye
Big – large in size
Boring – dull and uninteresting
Brave – courageous
Cheap – low in cost
Clean – free from dirt or impurities
Colorful – having many colors
Comfortable – providing physical ease and relaxation
Cowardly – lacking courage
Cruel – causing pain or suffering
Delicious – having a pleasing taste
Difficult – not easy to do or understand
Dirty – covered in dirt or grime
Disgusting – causing intense dislike or revulsion
Dishonest – not truthful or trustworthy
Dumb – lacking intelligence
Easy – not difficult to do or understand
Expensive – high in cost
Fast – moving or operating at high speed
Foolish – lacking good sense or judgment
Friendly – kind and pleasant
Generous – willing to give or share
Happy – feeling or showing joy
Heavy – weighing a lot
Honest – truthful and trustworthy
Impolite – lacking manners or courtesy
Insincere – not genuine or honest
Intelligent – having a high mental capacity
Interesting – engaging and stimulating
Kind – having a gentle and compassionate nature
Light – not heavy
Modern – current and up-to-date
New – recently made or discovered
Old – having been in existence for a long time
Old-fashioned – outdated or no longer in style
Polite – having good manners and courtesy
Sad – feeling or showing sorrow
Selfish – concerned primarily with one’s own interests
Short – not long in length
Sincere – genuine and honest
Slow – moving or operating at a low speed
Small – not large in size
Strong – having great physical or mental power
Tall – having a great height
Ugly – unpleasant or unattractive in appearance
Uncomfortable – causing discomfort or unease
Unfriendly – not kind or welcoming
Weak – lacking physical or mental strength
Wise – having or showing good judgment
Young – having lived for only a short time

What are 100 examples of adjectives?

Here are 100 of the most common adjectives in the English language:

Able
Able
Alive
Alive
Artificial
Bad
Beautiful
Better
Big
Big
Bitter
Black
Blue
Brown
Certain
Clean
Cold
Complete
Complex
Dark
Dead
Dead
Different
Different
Difficult
Dirty
Dry
Early
Easy
Familiar
Few
First
Free
Fresh
Good
Gray
Great
Green
Happy
Hard
Hard
Healthy
Heavy
High
High
Hot
Human
Imperfect
Important
Incomplete
Large
Last
Little
Long
Loud
Major
Mild
Modern
Natural
New
Newfangled
Next
Old
Old-fashioned
Orange
Original
Other
Own
Perfect
Poor
Public
Purple
Quiet
Red
Rich
Right
Rough
Salty
Same
Serious
Sick
Simple
Small
Smooth
Soft
Sour
Spicy
Stale
Standard
Sticky
Strange
Sure
Sweet
True
Ugly
Wet
White
Whole
Yellow
Young

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