Positive Adjectives to Describe People – Vocabulary List | Vocabulary.com

adaptable

capable of fitting a particular situation or use

When Connie’s parents divorced, she proved herself to be
adaptable. It wasn’t easy, but she learned how to cope with this big change.

adventurous

willing to undertake new and daring enterprises

affectionate

having or displaying warmth or fondness

ambitious

having a strong desire for success or achievement

amiable

diffusing warmth and friendliness

compassionate

showing or having sympathy for another’s suffering

considerate

showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

courageous

able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

courteous

characterized by politeness and gracious good manners

diligent

characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

empathetic

showing ready comprehension of others’ states

exuberant

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

frank

characterized by directness in manner or speech

generous

willing to give and share unstintingly

gregarious

temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others

impartial

free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

intuitive

obtained through instinctive knowledge

inventive

marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

Since the band’s drummer did not show up for the concert, they got
inventive–they asked members of the audience to come up and clap and play tambourines.

passionate

having or expressing strong emotions

persistent

stubbornly unyielding

philosophical

meeting trouble with level-headed detachment

practical

guided by experience and observation rather than theory

rational

having its source in or being guided by the intellect

reliable

able to be depended on; consistent or steady

resourceful

adroit or imaginative

sensible

able to feel or perceive

sincere

open and genuine; not deceitful

sympathetic

expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings

unassuming

not arrogant

witty

demonstrating striking cleverness and humor