An adjective is a word used to describe a noun.
Types of Adjectives
Following are the kinds of adjectives which are commonly used:
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Adjectives of Quality:
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Adjectives of Quality answer the question ‘Of what kind’
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Examples : Large, Small, Intelligent, Beautiful
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Adjectives of Quantity:
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Adjectives of Quantity answer the question ‘How much’
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Examples : Some, Little, Any, Enough
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Adjectives of Number:
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Adjectives of Number answer the question ‘How many’
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Examples : Two, Seven, Second, Third
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Demonstrative Adjectives:
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Demonstrative Adjectives answer the question ‘Which’
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Examples : This, That, These, Those
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Interrogative Adjectives:
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Interrogative Adjectives are used to ask questions about a noun.
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Examples : What, Which, Whose
List of Adjectives, Adjective Examples
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Abundant |
Elderly |
Nasty |
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Accurate |
Elegant |
Naughty |
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Addicted |
Embarrassed |
Nervous |
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Adorable |
Empty |
New |
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Adventurous |
Encouraging |
Noisy |
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Afraid |
Enthusiastic |
Nutritious |
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Aggressive |
Excellent |
Obedient |
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Alcoholic |
Exciting |
Obese |
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Alert |
Expensive |
Obnoxious |
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Aloof |
Fabulous |
Old |
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Ambitious |
Fair |
Overconfident |
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Ancient |
Faithful |
Peaceful |
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Angry |
Famous |
Pink |
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Animated |
Fancy |
Polite |
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Annoying |
Fantastic |
Poor |
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Anxious |
Fast |
Powerful |
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Arrogant |
Fearful |
Precious |
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Ashamed |
Fearless |
Pretty |
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Attractive |
Fertile |
Proud |
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Auspicious |
Filthy |
Quick |
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Awesome |
Foolish |
Quiet |
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Awful |
Forgetful |
Rapid |
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Bad |
Friendly |
Rare |
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Bashful |
Funny |
Red |
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Beautiful |
Gentle |
Remarkable |
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Belligerent |
Glamorous |
Responsible |
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Beneficial |
Glorious |
Rich |
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Best |
Gorgeous |
Romantic |
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Big |
Graceful |
Royal |
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Bitter |
Grateful |
Rude |
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Bizarre |
Great |
Scintillating |
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Black |
Greedy |
Secretive |
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Blue |
Green |
Selfish |
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Boring |
Handsome |
Serious |
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Brainy |
Happy |
Sharp |
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Bright |
Harsh |
Shiny |
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Broad |
Healthy |
Shocking |
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Broken |
Heavy |
Short |
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Busy |
Helpful |
Shy |
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Calm |
Hilarious |
Silly |
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Capable |
Historical |
Sincere |
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Careful |
Horrible |
Skinny |
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Careless |
Hot |
Slim |
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Caring |
Huge |
Slow |
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Cautious |
Humorous |
Small |
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Charming |
Hungry |
Soft |
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Cheap |
Ignorant |
Spicy |
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Cheerful |
Illegal |
Spiritual |
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Chubby |
Imaginary |
Splendid |
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Clean |
Impolite |
Strong |
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Clever |
Important |
Successful |
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Clumsy |
Impossible |
Sweet |
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Cold |
Innocent |
Talented |
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Colorful |
Intelligent |
Tall |
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Comfortable |
Interesting |
Tasty |
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Concerned |
Jealous |
Tense |
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Confused |
Jolly |
Terrible |
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Crowded |
Juicy |
Terrific |
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Cruel |
Juvenile |
Thick |
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Curious |
Kind |
Thin |
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Curly |
Large |
Tiny |
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Cute |
Legal |
Ugly |
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Damaged |
Light |
Unique |
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Dangerous |
Literate |
Untidy |
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Dark |
Little |
Upset |
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Deep |
Lively |
Victorious |
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Defective |
Lonely |
Violent |
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Delicate |
Loud |
Vulgar |
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Delicious |
Lovely |
Warm |
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Depressed |
Lucky |
Weak |
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Determined |
Macho |
Wealthy |
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Different |
Magical |
Wide |
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Dirty |
Magnificent |
Wise |
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Disgusting |
Massive |
Witty |
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Dry |
Mature |
Wonderful |
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Dusty |
Mean |
Worried |
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Early |
Messy |
Young |
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Educated |
Modern |
Youthful |
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Efficient |
Narrow |
Zealous |
