Common Adjectives
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They provide more information about an object’s size, shape, age, color, origin, or material.
Common Adjectives Describing Size
Big: large in size or extent.
Colossal: extremely large or great.
Enormous: very large in size, quantity, or extent.
Giant: of very great size or force.
Gigantic: very large; huge.
Huge: extremely large.
Immense: extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
Large: of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.
Little: small in size, amount, or degree.
Mammoth: huge; gigantic.
Massive: large and heavy or solid.
Miniature: very small of its kind.
Petite: attractively small and dainty.
Puny: small and weak.
Short: measuring a small distance from end to end.
Small: of a size that is less than normal or usual.
Tall: of great or more than average height.
Teeny: very small.
Tiny: very small.
Vast: of very great extent or quantity; immense.
Common Adjectives Describing Shape
Angular: having angles or sharp corners.
Circular: having the form of a circle.
Crooked: bent or twisted out of shape or out of place.
Curved: having a shape that is bent or rounded.
Flat: having a level surface; without raised areas or indentations.
Oval: having a rounded and slightly elongated outline or shape.
Rectangular: having the shape of a rectangle.
Round: having a circular shape.
Skinny: very thin.
Square: having the shape or form of a square.
Straight: extending or moving uniformly in one direction only.
Triangular: shaped like a triangle.
Tubular: having the form of a tube.
Twisted: formed into a bent, curled, or distorted shape.
Wavy: having a form or edge that smoothly curves in and out.
Wide: of great or more than average width.
Zigzag: having the form of a zigzag; marked by sharp turns.
Bulky: taking up much space, typically inconveniently.
Conical: having the shape of a cone.
Cylindrical: having the form of a cylinder.
Common Adjectives Describing Age
Adolescent: in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Ancient: belonging to the very distant past.
Antique: belonging to ancient times.
Baby: very young.
Elderly: old or aging.
Fresh: recently made or obtained; not stale or spoiled.
Infantile: of or occurring among babies or very young children.
Juvenile: for or relating to young people.
Mature: fully developed physically; full-grown.
Middle-aged: being in the middle of one's life.
Modern: relating to the present or recent times.
New: not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time.
Old: having lived for a long time; no longer young.
Senior: of a more advanced age.
Toddler: a young child who is just beginning to walk.
Vintage: denoting something from the past of high quality.
Young: having lived or existed for only a short time.
Youthful: having the appearance, freshness, vigor, or other qualities of youth.
Contemporary: living or occurring at the same time.
Common Adjectives Describing Color
Amber: yellowish-orange color.
Beige: a pale sandy yellowish-brown color.
Black: the darkest color, the result of the absence of or complete absorption of light.
Blue: the color of the sky or sea on a sunny day.
Crimson: a rich deep red color.
Cyan: a greenish-blue color.
Emerald: a bright green color.
Golden: having the color or shine of gold.
Gray: of a color intermediate between black and white.
Green: the color of grass.
Indigo: a deep purplish-blue color.
Ivory: a creamy-white color.
Magenta: a light purplish-red color.
Maroon: a dark brownish-red color.
Orange: the color between yellow and red in the spectrum.
Pink: a pale red color.
Purple: a color intermediate between red and blue.
Red: the color of blood or ripe tomatoes.
Silver: shiny gray-white color, like that of silver.
White: the color of milk or fresh snow.
Common Adjectives Describing Origin
American: relating to the United States or its inhabitants.
Asian: relating to Asia or its people.
Australian: relating to Australia or its people.
Brazilian: relating to Brazil or its people.
Canadian: relating to Canada or its people.
Chinese: relating to China or its people.
Egyptian: relating to Egypt or its people.
English: relating to England or its people.
European: relating to Europe or its people.
French: relating to France or its people.
German: relating to Germany or its people.
Greek: relating to Greece or its people.
Indian: relating to India or its people.
Irish: relating to Ireland or its people.
Italian: relating to Italy or its people.
Japanese: relating to Japan or its people.
Mexican: relating to Mexico or its people.
Russian: relating to Russia or its people.
Spanish: relating to Spain or its people.
Turkish: relating to Turkey or its people.
Common Adjectives Describing Material
Bamboo: made from the bamboo plant.
Brass: made of or covered with brass.
Bronze: made of or resembling bronze.
Ceramic: made from clay and hardened by heat.
Cotton: made from the cotton plant.
Crystal: made of clear, transparent material.
Denim: made of a type of cotton fabric.
Glass: made from or resembling glass.
Gold: made from or having the appearance of gold.
Iron: made from or resembling iron.
Leather: made from animal skin.
Linen: made from the flax plant.
Metal: made from or resembling metal.
Paper: made from or resembling paper.
Plastic: made from synthetic materials.
Rubber: made from or resembling rubber.
Silk: made from the silkworm's cocoon.
Silver: made from or resembling silver.
Steel: made from or resembling steel.
Wood: made from or resembling wood.
Common Adjectives Describing Quality
Amazing: causing great surprise or wonder.
Awful: very bad or unpleasant.
Beautiful: pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
Best: of the highest quality.
Brilliant: exceptionally clever or talented.
Charming: pleasant or attractive.
Cheap: low in price.
Decent: conforming with generally accepted standards.
Elegant: pleasingly graceful and stylish.
Excellent: extremely good.
Fabulous: extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large.
Fancy: elaborate in structure or decoration.
Fantastic: extraordinarily good.
Fine: of high quality.
Good: to be desired or approved of.
Great: of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.
High-quality: of very good quality.
Inferior: lower in quality.
Poor: lacking sufficient quality.
Superb: excellent; very good.
Common Adjectives Describing Quantity
Abundant: existing or available in large quantities.
Ample: enough or more than enough.
Countless: too many to be counted.
Double: consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.
Enough: as much or as many as required.
Few: a small number.
Full: containing as much as possible.
Insufficient: not enough.
Limited: restricted in size, amount, or extent.
Little: small in size, amount, or degree.
Many: a large number of.
Minimal: of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree.
Multiple: having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
Numerous: great in number; many.
Plenty: a large or sufficient amount or quantity.
Scarce: insufficient for the demand.
Several: more than two but not many.
Single: only one; not one of several.
Sparse: thinly dispersed or scattered.
Substantial: of considerable importance, size, or worth.
Common Adjectives Describing Time
Annual: occurring once every year.
Brief: of short duration.
Daily: done, produced, or occurring every day.
Early: happening or done before the usual or expected time.
Eternal: lasting or existing forever.
Fast: moving or capable of moving at high speed.
First: coming before all others in time or order.
Future: at a later time.
Instant: happening or coming immediately.
Late: doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time.
Long: measuring a great distance from end to end.
Modern: relating to the present or recent times.
Monthly: occurring once a month.
Old-fashioned: in or according to styles or types no longer current.
Past: gone by in time and no longer existing.
Quick: moving fast or doing something in a short time.
Rapid: happening in a short time or at a great rate.
Recent: having happened, begun, or been done not long ago.
Regular: arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern.
Slow: moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed.
Common Adjectives Describing Emotions
Angry: feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Anxious: experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness.
Blissful: extremely happy; full of joy.
Bored: feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity.
Calm: not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
Confused: unable to think clearly; bewildered.
Depressed: in a state of unhappiness or despondency.
Ecstatic: feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
Embarrassed: feeling or showing embarrassment.
Excited: very enthusiastic and eager.
Frustrated: feeling or expressing distress and annoyance.
Happy: feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
Jealous: feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
Joyful: feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.
Nervous: easily agitated or alarmed.
Proud: feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements.
Relaxed: free from tension and anxiety.
Sad: feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
Scared: fearful; frightened.
Surprised: feeling or showing surprise because something has happened that one did not expect.
Common Adjectives Describing Conditions
Broken: having been fractured or damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order.
Clean: free from dirt, marks, or stains.
Clear: easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Clogged: blocked with an accumulation of thick, wet matter.
Cold: of or at a low or relatively low temperature.
Comfortable: providing physical ease and relaxation.
Crowded: full of people, leaving little or no room for movement.
Damaged: harmed or injured.
Dirty: covered or marked with an unclean substance.
Dry: free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.
Empty: containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
Filthy: disgustingly dirty.
Hot: having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.
Messy: untidy or dirty.
Neat: arranged in an orderly, tidy way.
Polluted: contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Quiet: making little or no noise.
Smooth: having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.
Soft: easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch.
Wet: covered or saturated with water or another liquid.