Adjectives That Start With A

Abandoned: Left without needed protection or care.

Abashed: Embarrassed or ashamed.

Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen.

Abiding: Continuing for a long time.

Abject: Extremely bad or severe.

Able: Having the power, skill, or means to do something.

Abnormal: Not typical, usual, or regular.

Aboard: On or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

Abrasive: Causing damage or wear by rubbing or grinding.

Abrupt: Sudden and unexpected.

Absent: Not present in a place or situation.

Absolute: Complete and total.

Absorbing: Fully taking one's attention.

Abstract: Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical existence.

Abundant: Existing or available in large quantities.

Abusive: Extremely offensive and insulting.

Academic: Relating to education and scholarship.

Acceptable: Able to be agreed on; suitable.

Accessible: Easy to approach, reach, enter, or use.

Accidental: Happening by chance or without intention.

Acclaimed: Publicly praised; celebrated.

Accommodating: Willing to fit in with someone's wishes or needs.

Accomplished: Highly trained or skilled.

Accurate: Correct in all details; exact.

Accusative: Expressing accusation.

Accusing: Indicating a belief in someone's guilt.

Acerbic: Sharp and forthright.

Aching: Suffering from continuous pain.

Acid: Sharp-tasting or sour.

Acidic: Having the properties of an acid.

Acknowledged: Recognized as being good or important.

Acoustic: Relating to sound or the sense of hearing.

Acrid: Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

Acrobatic: Performing, involving, or adept at spectacular gymnastic feats.

Active: Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.

Actual: Existing in fact; real.

Acute: Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Adamant: Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

Adaptable: Able to adjust to new conditions.

Addicted: Physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance.

Additional: Added, extra, or supplementary.

Adept: Very skilled or proficient at something.

Adequate: Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Adhesive: Able to stick fast to a surface or object.

Adjacent: Next to or adjoining something else.

Adjective: A word that describes a noun.

Admirable: Arousing or deserving respect and approval.

Admired: Regarded with respect or warm approval.

Admissible: Acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law.

Adorable: Inspiring great affection; delightful.

Adored: Loved and respected deeply.

Adroit: Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Adult: Fully grown or developed.

Adventurous: Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Adversarial: Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Adverse: Preventing success or development; harmful.

Advertised: Publicly promoted.

Advisable: Suitable or appropriate to be done; sensible.

Aerial: Existing, happening, or operating in the air.

Aesthetic: Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Affable: Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Affected: Artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress.

Affectionate: Readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.

Affirmative: Agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request.

Affluent: Having a great deal of money; wealthy.

Affordable: Inexpensive; reasonably priced.

Afraid: Feeling fear or anxiety.

African: Relating to Africa or its people.

Ageless: Never seeming to grow old.

Aggravated: Made more severe or intense, especially in law.

Aggressive: Ready or likely to attack or confront.

Agile: Able to move quickly and easily.

Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.

Agonizing: Causing great physical or mental pain.

Agreeable: Enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

Agricultural: Relating to farming.

Ahead: Further forward in space; in the line of one's forward motion.

Airborne: Transported by air.

Airy: Spacious, well lit, and well ventilated.

Alarmed: Frightened or worried.

Alarming: Causing alarm or fear.

Alert: Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances.

Alien: Belonging to a foreign country or nation.

Aligned: Placed or arranged in a straight line.

Alive: Living, not dead.

All: Used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing.

Alleged: Claimed to be true, but not yet proven.

Allergic: Having an allergy.

Allied: Joined by or relating to members of an alliance.

Alluring: Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

Aloof: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Altruistic: Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Amazing: Causing great surprise or wonder.

Ambidextrous: Able to use the right and left hands equally well.

Ambient: Relating to the immediate surroundings of something.

Ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation.

Ambitious: Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Ample: Enough or more than enough; plentiful.

Amused: Finding something funny or entertaining.

Amusing: Causing laughter and providing entertainment.

Analogous: Comparable in certain respects.

Analytical: Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning.

Ancient: Belonging to the very distant past.

Angelic: Resembling or characteristic of an angel.

Angry: Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Anguished: Experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Angular: Having angles or sharp corners.

Animated: Full of life or excitement; lively.

Annoyed: Slightly angry; irritated.

Annoying: Causing irritation or annoyance.

Annual: Occurring once every year.

Anonymous: Not identified by name.

Antarctic: Relating to the south polar region or Antarctica.

Anticipated: Regarded as likely; expected.

Antique: Having a high value because of considerable age.

Anxious: Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness.

Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Apparent: Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Appealing: Attractive or interesting.

Appetizing: Stimulating one's appetite.

Applicable: Relevant or appropriate.

Appointed: Decided on beforehand; designated.

Appreciative: Feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure.

Appropriate: Suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Approving: Showing or feeling approval of someone or something.

Approximate: Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.

Aquatic: Relating to water.

Arbitrary: Based on random choice or personal whim.

Archaic: Very old or old-fashioned.

Ardent: Enthusiastic or passionate.

Arduous: Involving or requiring strenuous effort.

Arid: Having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.

Aristocratic: Of or relating to the aristocracy.

Armed: Equipped with or carrying a weapon or weapons.

Aromatic: Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Arrogant: Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

Artful: Clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way.

Artificial: Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.

Artistic: Having or revealing natural creative skill.

Ashamed: Embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions.

Asian: Relating to Asia or its people.

Aspiring: Directing one's hopes or ambitions toward becoming a specified type of person.

Assiduous: Showing great care and perseverance.

Assistant: A person who ranks below a senior person.

Associated: Connected with something else.

Assorted: Of various sorts put together; miscellaneous.

Astonishing: Extremely surprising or impressive.

Astounding: Surprisingly impressive or notable.

Astronomical: Relating to astronomy.

Athletic: Physically strong, fit, and active.

Atmospheric: Relating to the atmosphere of the earth.

Atomic: Relating to an atom or atoms.

Attentive: Paying close attention to something.

Attractive: Pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Audible: Able to be heard.

Auditory: Relating to the sense of hearing.

August: Respected and impressive.

Austere: Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

Authentic: Of undisputed origin; genuine.

Authoritarian: Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority.

Authoritative: Able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.

Automatic: Working by itself with little or no direct human control.

Autonomous: Having self-government.

Available: Able to be used or obtained.

Avant-garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature.

Average: The result obtained by adding several quantities together.

Avid: Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

Awake: Not asleep.

Aware: Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

Awash: Covered or flooded with water.

Awesome: Extremely impressive or daunting.

Awful: Very bad or unpleasant.

Awkward: Causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with.

Azure: Bright blue in color like a cloudless sky.