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Adjectives that Start with A

List of Adjectives that Start with A

Aback
Abaft
Abandoned
Abashed
Aberrant
Abhorrent
Abiding
Abject
Ablaze
Able
Abnormal
Aboard
Aboriginal
Abortive
Abounding
Abrasive
Abrupt
Absent
Absolute
Absorbed
Absorbing
Abstracted
Absurd
Abundant
Abusive
Academic
Acceptable
Accessible
Accidental
Acclaimed
Accomplished
Accurate
Aching
Acid
Acidic
Acoustic
Acrid
Acrobatic
Active
Actual
Actually
Adamant
Adaptable
Addicted
Adept
Adhesive
Adhoc
Adjoining
Admirable
Admired
Adolescent
Adorable
Adored
Advanced
Adventurous
Affectionate
Afraid
Aged
Aggravating
Aggressive
Agile
Agitated
Agonizing
Agreeable
Ahead
Ajar
Alarmed
Alarming
Alcoholic
Alert
Alienated
Alike
Alive
All
Alleged
Alluring
Aloof
Altruistic
Amazing
Ambiguous
Ambitious
Amiable
Ample
Amuck
Amused
Amusing
Anchored
Ancient
Ancient
Angelic
Angry
Anguished
Animated
Annoyed
Annoying
Annual
Another
Antique
Antsy
Anxious
Any
Apathetic
Appetizing
Apprehensive
Appropriate
Apt
Aquatic
Arctic
Arid
Aromatic
Arrogant
Artistic
Ashamed
Aspiring
Assorted
Assured
Astonishing
Athletic
Attached
Attentive
Attractive
Auspicious
Austere
Authentic
Authorized
Automatic
Available
Avaricious
Average
Awake
Aware
Awesome
Awful
Awkward
Axiomatic

Adjectives that Start with A with Examples

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Jonadab was taken aback, not being a man given to overt affection.
A fraud trial involving two homosexual lawyers was abandoned.
The girl was abashed by the laughter of her classmates.
You figure you’ve got a handle on all but the most aberrant human behaviour.
Racial discrimination is abhorrent to my council and our staff.
He is an artist with an abiding concern for humanity.
This scheme was an abject failure.
Within minutes the whole house was ablaze.
I’ve always wanted to be able to speak Japanese.
They thought his behaviour was abnormal.
We must not take combustible goods aboard.
Most railway sidings on the Nullarbor have lyrical aboriginal names.
I made an abortive attempt to win his support.
Sweet bounce, abounding of sweet canicule and roses.
She was a tough girl with rather an abrasive manner.
The accident brought his career to an abrupt end.
The eye is blind if the mind is absent.
Around them the darkness was absolute, the silence oppressive.
He eyed the coming tide with an absorbed attention.
The Chancellor’s speech was an absorbing piece of political theatre.
The same abstracted look was still on his face.
There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.
Smith denies using abusive language to the referee.
I was never a particularly academic child.
Students who achieve an acceptable standard will progress to degree studies.
The remote desert area is accessible only by helicopter.
The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
She’s a very accomplished pianist/painter/horsewoman.
He has made an accurate measurement of my garden.
Dissolved carbon dioxide makes the water more acidic.
Inverted flight is an acrobatic manoeuvre of the plane.
The actual nest is a work of art.
Veronica was quite adamant that they should stay on.
They were charming women, well-bred, gentle, and very adaptable.
I sealed up the package with strong adhesive tape.
Her coolness in an emergency was admirable.
It is important that an adolescent boy should have an adult in whom he can confide.
She has the most adorable two-year-old girl.
I’m trying to be more adventurous with my cooking.
A puppy is naturally affectionate and excitable.
Some children are much more aggressive than others.
Your refusal puts me in an awkward predicament.
That new white convertible is totally awesome.
There is no proof that the document is authentic.
Customers want companies that are attentive to their needs.
Jill gradually became aware of an awful smell.
First-class accommodation is available on all flights.
The heating system has automatic temperature control.

Adjectives that Start with B

List of Adjectives that Start with B

Buttery
Busy
Bustling
Burly
Burdensome
Buoyant
Bumpy
Bulky
Bubbly
Bruised
Brown
Broken
Broad
Brisk
Brilliant
Bright
Brief
Breezy
Breakable
Brawny
Brave
Brash
Brainy
Bowed
Bountiful
Boundless
Bouncy
Bossy
Boring
Bored
Boorish
Bony
Bold
Boiling
Bogus
Blushing
Blue-eyed
Blue
Bloody
Blond
Blissful
Blind
Bleak
Blaring
Blank
Bland
Black-and-white
Black
Bizarre
Bitter
Biting
Bite-sized
Biodegradable
Billowy
Big-hearted
Big
Bewitched
Bewildered
Better
Best
Berserk
Bent
Beneficial
Beloved
Belligerent
Belated
Befitting
Beefy
Beautiful
Bawdy
Batty
Basic
Bashful
Barren
Bare
Barbarous
Baggy
Bad
Back
Babyish

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His mouth watered with the hot buttery smell.
The committee is busy laying down a general policy.
This is the bustling commercial quarter of the city.
Two burly men were on the doorstep.
Oh, the service here is less burdensome than girls expect.
Share prices were buoyant today in active trading.
The wide paved road degenerated into a narrow bumpy track.
It was bulky, perhaps three feet long and almost as high.
He was slightly bruised but otherwise unhurt.
The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog.
I cut myself on a piece of broken glass.
They robbed the bank in broad daylight.
She went for a brisk walk to work off her frustration.
The report is a brilliant condensation of several years work.
Young, bright, energetic with strong career-ambition.
We stopped by Alice’s house for a brief visit.
His bright and breezy manner sometimes irritated people.
Have you got anything breakable in your bag?
Topaz had pictured her as tall and brawny as befitted a martinet.
‘Chicken’ is slang for someone who isn’t very brave.
We could not carry out that brash plan.
At school, Karen was always one of the brainy ones.
We found a bountiful supply of coconuts on the island.
He approached every task with a boundless zest.
The band alternated romantic love songs with bouncy dance numbers.
The face itself, middle-aged, was fleshy, healthy, bossy.
Without the language of love, all characters are boring.
Several young girls were sitting around looking bored.
He knew her husband was very boorish and often struck her.
The armadillo has a protective shell of bony plates.
The painting was bold, brash, and modern.
Several men were thrown into a boiling cauldron.
Many country parishes were still living in blissful ignorance of the post-war crime wave.
A blind man who leans against a wall imagines that it’s the boundary of the world.
The radio was blaring out the latest pop songs.
Zoe looked at me with a blank expression.
That oatmeal is so bland that it is tasteless.
The black crow perched on the telephone pole.
The book breaks the information into bite-sized pieces.
This carton is made of biodegradable plastic.
One billowy river appeared in front of the Cowhand.
What is more, it is a big-hearted, generous book.
The restaurant has suffered a big drop in trade.
The telescope must be bewitched by the Devil.
A bewildered child was wandering among the crowd.
Sunshine and water are beneficial to living things.
He was almost back to his belligerent mood of twelve months ago.
The dawns here in the mountains are very beautiful.
Freedom of expression is a basic human right.
Her defiant black clothes belie her bashful smile.
The trade-in exotic birds are barbarous and inhumane.
I like T-shirts as long as they’re really baggy.

Adjectives that Start with C

List of Adjectives that Start with C

Cynical
Cylindrical
Cute
Curvy
Curved
Curly
Curious
Cumbersome
Cultured
Cultivated
Cuddly
Crushing
Cruel
Crowded
Crooked
Critical
Crisp
Criminal
Creepy
Creative
Creamy
Crazy
Craven
Crafty
Crabby
Cowardly
Courteous
Courageous
Costly
Corny
Coordinated
Cooperative
Cool
Cooked
Convoluted
Convincing
Conventional
Content
Contemplative
Constant
Considerate
Conscious
Confusing
Condescending
Condemned
Concrete
Concerned
Complicated
Complex
Complete
Competent
Compassionate
Common
Comfortable
Combative
Colossal
Colourless
Colourful
Cold
Coherent
Coarse
Cluttered
Clumsy
Clueless
Cloudy
Closed
Close
Cloistered
Clever
Clear-cut
Clear
Clean
Classy
Classic
Clammy
Circular
Chunky
Chubby
Chivalrous
Chilly
Childlike
Chief
Chemical
Cheery
Cheerful
Cheeky
Cheap
Charming
Changeable
Certain
Celebrated
Ceaseless
Cavernous
Cautious
Caring
Careless
Careful
Carefree
Capricious
Capital
Capable
Canine
Candid
Calm
Callous
Calculating
Cagey

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I think she takes a rather cynical view of men.
Roll the bread dough into a cylindrical shape.
Those cute boys breezed through the examination with no trouble at all!
This will give your text a curvy stroke effect.
Children are curious about everything around them.
That was more like a cumbersome personal stereo.
His behaviour was suggestive of a cultured man.
A broad valley opened up leading to a high, flat plateau of cultivated land.
The Democrats suffered a crushing defeat in the last election.
We are all bunched together in the crowded elevator.
Three identical aprons hung on a crooked coatstand.
Many economists are critical of the government’s economic policies.
They’ve renounced their old criminal way of life.
Was she still married to that creepy guy, Dennis?
She’s very creative and always coming up with new ideas.
Beat the ingredients together to a creamy consistency.
Are you crazy? We could get killed doing that.
They condemned the deal as a craven surrender.
I’ve had a crafty idea for getting around the regulations.
He’s very crabby right now because he has a bad tooth.
A courageous foe is better than a cowardly friend.
I was courteous but didn’t encourage conversation.
These women were strong, resourceful and courageous.
I know it sounds corny, but it really was love at first sight!
The sound has to be coordinated with the picture.
The family business is now run as a cooperative.
Put aside all Facing the misunderstanding to keep cool.
Raw meat must be kept separate from cooked meat.
The loan approval process is very convoluted.
His version of the accident seemed most convincing.
The disease is totally unresponsive to conventional treatment.
Are you content with your present salary?
Cedarquist looked after him with contemplative interest.
He who makes constant complaint gets little compassion.
He’s a real gentleman, always kind and considerate.
He became conscious of growing discomfort.
Witness statements presented a confusing picture of the incident.
Professor Hutter’s manner is extremely condescending.
Many contemporary writers condemned the emperor’s actions.
His love life was complicated and involved in intense relationships.
The company has a complex organizational structure.
The talks have reached a complete deadlock.
A competent mechanic should be able to fix the problem.
Politicians are not usually regarded as warm or compassionate people.
A comfortable working environment will increase productivity.
Luckily, Mr Clarke has a combative, sceptical personality.
Charles Howard had just delivered me a colossal snub.
The male birds are more colourful than the females.
She soon conditioned the children to the cold weather.
Their views coalesced to form a coherent policy.
His movements were clumsy, and his gait peculiarly awkward.

Adjectives that Start with D

List of Adjectives that Start with D

Dysfunctional
Dynamic
Dutiful
Dusty
Dull
Dual
Dry
Drunk
Droopy
Dreary
Dramatic
Drained
Drafty
Draconian
Drab
Downright
Doubtful
Double
Doting
Dopey
Domineering
Dizzy
Divergent
Disturbed
Distressed
Distraught
Distorted
Distinct
Distant
Dispensable
Dismal
Disloyal
Disillusioned
Dishonest
Disgusting
Disgusted
Disguised
Disfigured
Discrete
Discreet
Disastrous
Disagreeable
Dirty
Direful
Direct
Dimwitted
Dimpled
Diminutive
Dim
Diligent
Dilapidated
Digital
Difficult
Different
Didactic
Devoted
Devilish
Determined
Detailed
Despicable
Deserted
Descriptive
Deranged
Depressed
Depraved
Dependent
Dependable
Dental
Dense
Demonic
Demanding
Delirious
Delightful
Delicious
Delicate
Delectable
Delayed
Definite
Deficient
Defiant
Defensive
Defenceless
Defective
Defeated
Deeply
Deep
Decorous
Decisive
Decimal
Decent
Deceitful
Decayed
Debonair
Dearest
Dear
Deafening
Deadpan
Deadly
Dead
Dazzling
Dashing
Darling
Dark
Daring
Dapper
Dapper
Dangerous
Damp
Damaging
Damaged
Daily
Daffy

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Have you ever been around a dysfunctional family?
The paradox is that the region’s most dynamic economies have the most primitive financial systems.
She was a complaisant wife and dutiful daughter.
It was high summer. The trees were dusty and the rivers were dry.
The countryside was flat, dull and uninteresting.
The bridge has a dual role, carrying both road and rail.
When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat.
Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone.
He is 61, with white hair and a droopy moustache.
She had spent another dreary day in the office.
The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices.
Nothing like a consolation for a dreary, drafty meal.
To some, this situation cries out for draconian measures to inject more competition.
The landscape is drab and infested with brick ovens.
It’s not just stupid-it’s downright dangerous.
I am doubtful whether she is still alive.
We reserved a double room.
No doubt the woman thought him a concerned, doting husband.
I feel really dopey, and I’ve had a headache all day.
My mother has a very domineering personality.
He felt sick and dizzy and then passed out.
Thus, contemporary ontological debates relating to the photograph are divergent.
Police are very disturbed about the latest trend.
She was too exhausted and distressed to talk about the tragedy.
His distraught parents were being comforted by relatives.
The announcement was so distorted that I couldn’t understand what was said.
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.
The mountains rolled away to a distant horizon.
All those people in the middle are dispensable.
He felt dismal after reading a piece of bad news in the newspaper.
He was accused of being disloyal to the government.
Her book is the testimony of a disillusioned woman.
A dishonest action like that will degrade you.
The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left.
I’m disgusted with the way that he was treated.
I disguised the spots on my face with make-up.
Her good name was disfigured by instances of favouritism.
The picture consists of a lot of discrete spots of colour.
We must be extremely discreet; my husband suspects something.
Her investment had disastrous consequences: she lost everything she owned.
It never rendered him mean or even disagreeable.
She immersed her dirty clothes in soapy water.
What mind is there that does not shrink from its direful effects?
Now, however, it seems even the dimwitted Amphi staff is beginning to get the picture.
She noticed a diminutive figure standing at the entrance.
Teachers are often compared to diligent gardeners.
The house is very dilapidated but it has possibilities.
No conversion from analogue to digital data is needed.
The surrounding mountains make the city difficult to evacuate.
The republic is a melting pot of different nationalities.
I don’t like her didactic way of explaining everything.
Insufficient resources have been devoted to the health service.
A battlefield for every devilish emotion known to man.
He launched a determined attack on academic criticism.
A detailed list of our publications is available on request.
From beginning to end his conduct had been despicable and wicked.
Ingrid darted across the deserted street.
Each work is prefaced by a descriptive note and concludes with an author’s note.
Traffic was stopped by a deranged man shouting at the sky.
This failure leaves the child depressed and frustrated.
His latest book is a delightful children’s tale about talking animals.

Adjectives that Start with E

List of Adjectives that Start with E

Exultant
Exuberant
Extroverted
Extra-small
Extraneous
Extra-large
Extensive
Expert
Experienced
Expensive
Exotic
Exhilarated
Exhausted
Exemplary
Exclusive
Exciting
Excited
Excitable
Excellent
Exasperated
Exalted
Evil
Every
Everlasting
Evergreen
Even
Evasive
Evanescent
Euphoric
Ethical
Ethereal
Esteemed
Essential
Erratic
Erect
Equatorial
Equal
Equable
Envious
Entire
Enthusiastic
Entertaining
Enraged
Enormous
Enlightened
Energetic
Endurable
Encouraging
Enchanting
Enchanted
Empty
Emotional
Eminent
Embellished
Embarrassed
Emaciated
Elliptical
Elite
Elfin
Elementary
Elegant
Electric
Elderly
Elated
Elastic
Elaborate
Eight
Efficient
Efficacious
Educated
Edible
Ecstatic
Economic
Eatable
Easy-going
Easy
Earthy
Earsplitting
Earnest
Early
Eager
Each

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It was an exultant feeling, climbing on to the rostrum, waving to the crowd and receiving my medal.
Young and exuberant, he symbolises Italy’s new vitality.
She was as naturally extroverted as Paul was painfully introverted.
Coughs and extraneous noises can be edited out.
Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive.
Her lawyer seemed very knowledgeable and experienced.
The company is backtracking from its more expensive plans.
There are some exotic words in the English language.
He felt strangely exhilarated by the brisk, blue morning.
I feel exhausted, but also triumphant.
Underpinning this success has been an exemplary record of innovation.
They had exclusive possession of the property as tenants.
He concentrated his pupils and declared the exciting news.
Steve flies home tomorrow – we’re all really excited.
The horses have easily excitable nervous systems.
I must congratulate you on your excellent exam results.
He’s becoming increasingly exasperated with the situation.
I wish someone would invent the everlasting light bulb.
Many of these plants are evergreen, so you can enjoy them all year round.
His evasive reply prompted me to ask another question.
Talk is evanescent, writing leaves footprints.
It isn’t even euphoric, it’s just very, very weird.
Is it ethical to promote cigarettes through advertising?
Peden was greatly esteemed by the people of Ayrshire.
Patience is an essential attribute for a teacher.
Irrigation measures will be necessary for areas of erratic rainfall.
But not too hot – not equatorial or anything.
Don’t you think that both views have equal validity?
The south of the country enjoys an equable climate.
She was envious of her sister’s new fashionable dress.
Romeo left the stage, to enthusiastic applause.
He tried to make his speech more entertaining.
Liszt’s piano music presents an enormous technical challenge.
The king was regarded as having been an enlightened despot.
The bed should be practical, endurable, comfortable and safe.
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement.

Adjectives that Start with F

List of Adjectives that Start with F

Fuzzy
Futuristic
Fussy
Furtive
Furry
Funny
Functional
Fumbling
Full
Frustrating
Fruitful
Frugal
Frozen
Frothy
Frosty
Front
Frizzy
Frivolous
Frilly
Frigid
Frightening
Frightened
Friendly
Fretful
Fresh
Frequent
French
Freezing
Free
Frayed
Frantic
Frank
Frail
Fragrant
Fragile
Four
Fortunate
Forthright
Forsaken
Formal
Forked
Forgetful
Foregoing
Forceful
Foolish
Foolhardy
Fond
Focused
Foamy
Fluttering
Flustered
Fluid
Fluffy
Flowery
Floppy
Flippant
Flimsy
Flickering
Flawless
Flawed
Flat
Flashy
Flamboyant
Flaky
Flagrant
Fixed
Five
Fitting
Firsthand
First
Firm
Finished
Finicky
Fine
Filthy
Fierce
Fickle
Few
Festive
Fertile
Feminine
Female
Feline
Feisty
Feigned
Feeble
Fearless
Fearful
Favourite
Favourable
Faulty
Fatherly
Fatal
Fat
Fast
Fascinated
Far-off
Far-flung
Faraway
Far
Fantastic
Fancy
Fanatical
Famous
Familiar
False
Fallacious
Fake
Faithful
Fair
Faint
Failing
Faded
Fabulous

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Is the picture always fuzzy on your TV?
The theatre is a futuristic steel and glass structure.
Our teacher is very fussy about punctuation.
I saw him cast a furtive glance at the woman at the table to his right.
Your belly is very furry and quite sweet.
It’s funny how people always remember him.
The office was large and functional rather than welcoming.
She watched their fumbling efforts with wry amusement.
Reading makes a full man, meditation a profound man, discourse a clear man.
I’m pretty desk-bound, which is very frustrating.
May you have a long and fruitful marriage.
They lived a very frugal existence, avoiding all luxuries.
They skated over the frozen lake.
Order a frothy cappuccino and sit back and relax.
Be careful – the pavements are very frosty.
He braked suddenly, causing the front wheels to skid.
Mrs Marriot was an old woman with frizzy red hair and no teeth.
I feel like doing something completely frivolous today.
He needed only a mob cap and frilly apron to complete the image.
There was a frigid atmosphere in the room.
I had a frightening encounter with a poisonous snake.
It’s totally irrational, but I’m frightened of mice.
We employ friendly and knowledgeable staff.
My brother is fretful because he is cutting his teeth.
She gave fresh momentum to the campaign.
She enjoyed the frequent visits from her grandchildren.
In the Antarctic, the temperature rarely rises above freezing point.
The temperature dropped below freezing point this afternoon.
A free man obtains knowledge from many sources 1 besides books.
Let’s go back. Your parents must be getting frantic by now.
He was completely frank with her about what happened.
The air was fragrant with the smell of orange blossoms.
The nurse was handling his fragile emotions very carefully.
The youth was fortunate in having understanding parents.
More than 80 older men and women have forsaken retirement to help at local schools.
Sports clothes are not appropriate for a formal wedding.
She has become very forgetful in recent years.
The ambassador made forceful representations to the White House.
I thought the whole idea was just a foolish and dangerous delusion.
She seems genuinely fond of the children.
Whisk the egg whites until they are foamy but not stiff.
A straightforward talk is better than a flowery speech.
Bloodhounds have drooping eyes and floppy ears.
The flimsy structure of the vehicle could not withstand even mild impacts.
Hooker didn’t squander his money on flashy cars or other vices.
He is the most finicky eaters I’ve ever met.
The boss was fearful of his secretary’s anger.
Hollywood’s favourite actor was modest about his latest triumph.
My first impression of him was favourable.
Even moderate amounts of the drug can be fatal.
Some people like fat meat, whereas others hate it.
You are taking a big risk of driving so fast.
I’m fascinated by the trivia of everyday life.
She made a fantastic clay model of her dog.
We have lost fanatical pride and unyielding and principled.

Adjectives that Start with G

List of Adjectives that Start with G

Gainful
Gamy
Gaping
Gargantuan
Garrulous
Gaseous
Gaudy
General
Generous
Gentle
Genuine
Ghastly
Giant
Giddy
Gifted
Gigantic
Glamorous
Glaring
Gleaming
Gleeful
Glib
Glistening
Glittering
Gloomy
Glorious
Glossy
Glum
Godly
Golden
Good
Good-natured
Goofy
Gorgeous
Graceful
Gracious
Grand
Grandiose
Grandiose
Granular
Grateful
Gratis
Grave
Gray
Greasy
Great
Greedy
Green
Gregarious
Grey
Grieving
Grim
Grimy
Gripping
Grizzled
Groovy
Gross
Grotesque
Grouchy
Growing
Growling
Grown
Grubby
Gruesome
Grumpy
Guarded
Guiltless
Guilty
Gullible
Gummy
Gusty
Guttural

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Some of us actually have gainful employment.
Food pairing: It is suitable for gamy meat and blue cheese.
The antelope could not escape the crocodile’s gaping jaws.
Right away, I realized this was a mistake of gargantuan proportions.
They represent instead the definition of a garrulous efficiency in service of a self-destructive goal of global domination.
Water exists in three states: liquid, gaseous, and solid.
She wore a gaudy costume to the party.
The discussion will be confined largely to general principles.
They are generous although they are poor.
She gave him a gentle push towards the door.
This medal is made of genuine gold.
There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.
The kids were pushing the roundabout at a giddy speed.
She was a gifted teacher who never talked down to her students.
The problem was beginning to take on gigantic proportions.
A glamorous life is quite different from a life of luxury.
There were several glaring inconsistencies in his report.
The house was gleaming with fresh white paint.
Payno was gleeful, for his idea was a good one.
You are certainly blessed with a glib tongue.
Darcy’s face was white and glistening with sweat.
Squalor and poverty lay behind the city’s glittering facade.
I’m haunted with gloomy thoughts and sad memories.
One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name.
Prints are available on matt or glossy paper.
She was very glum and was obviously missing her children.
Born to godly parents, Mel left home at fifteen and joined the Navy.
Love can turn the cottage into a golden palace.
A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.
Ben says his father was good-natured, a man not quickly roused to anger or harsh opinions.
Now, what do you say to a goofy question like that?
His paintings are a kaleidoscope of gorgeous colours.
His movements were so graceful they seemed effortless.
I’ll be greatly honoured by your gracious presence.
The wedding was a very grand occasion.
He could no longer live the grandiose lifestyle to which he had become accustomed.
He’s always producing grandiose plans that never work.
We observe no evidence for granular superconductivity.
We are grateful for your inquiry of May 23, 1998.
He expressed grave concern at American attitudes.
The mud is smooth, grey, soft, and plastic as butter.
The sink was piled high with greasy dishes.
The custom then is the great guide of human life.
He looked at the gold with greedy eyes.
They painted the bathroom a yucky green colour.
Holmes was gregarious, a great wit, a man of wide interests.
She was dressed in grey and looked suitably subdued.
She is still grieving for her dead husband.
His expression was grim when he told them they had lost their jobs.
Chris was in a grimy apron, sweeping up.
It was difficult to see through the grimy windows of the cafe.
Her latest novel is a gripping murder mystery.
She was wearing groovy shoes.
‘A little strange” is a gross understatement.
She was sacked last year for gross misconduct.
She has become a grotesque parody of her former elegant self.
Sometimes she is grouchy, but all in all, she is an excellent teacher.
Don’t feel bad growing old. I am right behind you.
Her stomach was growling with hunger.
Don’t wipe your grubby hands on my clean towel!
Mass murders hold a gruesome fascination for the public.
She understands why I get tired and grumpy.
The result was a gummy, rubbery cake with a slick of moisture on top.

Adjectives that Start with H

List of Adjectives that Start with H

Habitual
Hairy
Half
Hallowed
Halting
Handmade
Handsome
Handy
Hanging
Hapless
Happy
Happy-go-lucky
Hard
Hard-to-find
Harebrained
Harmful
Harmless
Harmonious
Harsh
Hasty
Hateful
Haunting
Heady
Healthy
Heartbreaking
Heartfelt
Hearty
Heavenly
Heavy
Hefty
Hellish
Helpful
Helpless
Hesitant
Hidden
Hideous
High
Highfalutin
High-level
High-pitched
Hilarious
Hissing
Historical
Hoarse
Holistic
Hollow
Homeless
Homely
Honest
Honorable
Honored
Hopeful
Horrible
Horrific
Hospitable
Hot
Huge
Hulking
Humble
Humdrum
Humiliating
Humming
Humongous
Humorous
Hungry
Hurried
Hurt
Hurtful
Hushed
Husky
Hypnotic
Hysterical

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If bad posture becomes habitual, you risk long-term effects.
She’s very hairy for a woman.
Shyness made the boy speak in a halting manner.
They sell pottery and other handmade goods.
The handsome young man excited affection in a girl.
A good tool-box is a handy thing to have in the house.
Many children are hapless victims of this war.
The surest way to be happy is to be busy.
He was a big, happy-go-lucky jovial chap, ever smiling and pleasant.
It’s hard to bend an iron bar.
Those who place more highly skilled or hard-to-find employees earn more.
We should stop factories from producing harmful gases.
Those who think this is a harmless recreational drug should wise up.
Their harmonious relationship resulted in part from their similar goals.
Expulsion from school is a harsh form of punishment.
They shouldn’t have made such a hasty decision.
A hateful person is one that arouses feelings of hatred in you.
The carol has a primitive strength and haunting simplicity.
The flowers give off a heady scent at night.
May you both live a long and healthy life.
There is a heartbreaking news report about starving children.
The album is a heartfelt cry, redolent of a time before radio and television.
He gave his brother a hearty slap on the back to congratulate him.
Several villages have been isolated by the heavy snowfall.
If he is found guilty he faces a hefty fine.
Meantime the hellish tattoo of the heart increased.
The worst part is being helpless to change anything.
She was hesitant about coming forward with her story.
She saw a hideous face at the window and screamed.
The structure had keeled over in the high winds.
It is a mistake to use highfalutin language when you advertise to uneducated people.
No sane person would accept a high-level job there.
The equipment sent out a regular high-pitched signal.
Of course everyone else thought it was hilarious!
You must place these events in their historical context.
This principle plays on the holistic nature of systems.
They regarded those homeless children with great sympathy.
An honest man doesn’t do anything underhand.
My father didn’t think acting was an honorable profession.
The attendant should make the patient happy and hopeful.
One wheel makes a horrible squeaking noise.
There were some very horrific injuries amongst them.
Her neighbours spoke of her as kindly and hospitable.
They had to accustom themselves to the hot weather.
He rose from humble beginnings to great wealth.
So you don’t think I’m making a humongous mistake?

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Adjectives that Start with I

List of Adjectives that Start with I

Icky
Icy
Ideal
Idealistic
Identical
Idiotic
Idle
Idolized
Ignorant
Ill
Illegal
Ill-fated
Ill-informed
Illiterate
Illustrious
Imaginary
Imaginative
Immaculate
Immaterial
Immediate
Immense
Imminent
Impartial
Impassioned
Impeccable
Imperfect
Imperturbable
Impish
Impolite
Important
Imported
Impossible
Impractical
Impressionable
Impressive
Improbable
Impure
Inborn
Incandescent
Incomparable
Incompatible
Incompetent
Incomplete
Inconclusive
Inconsequential
Incredible
Indelible
Indolent
Industrious
Inexpensive
Inexperienced
Infamous
Infantile
Infatuated
Inferior
Infinite
Informal
Innate
Innocent
Inquisitive
Insecure
Insidious
Insignificant
Insistent
Instinctive
Instructive
Insubstantial
Intelligent
Intent
Intentional
Interesting
Internal
International
Intrepid
Intrigued
Invincible
Irate
Ironclad
Irresponsible
Irritable
Irritating
Itchy

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She could feel something icky on her fingers.
He hesitated before diving into the icy water.
The hotel is ideal for families with young children.
I don’t think her idealistic plans will ever materialize.
This is the identical room we stayed in last year.
I am rather chary of making too many idiotic mistakes.
He is both idolized and despised within the Union movement.
For a cultivated man to be ignorant of foreign languages is a great inconvenience.
An ill marriage is a spring of ill fortune.
It is illegal to intercept radio messages.
Of course, yes, the ill-fated visitor, the peripatetic guest.
Most of the comments came from ill-informed spectators.
A surprising percentage of the population is illiterate.
He enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a radio producer.
As she listened, she played an imaginary piano on her knees.
The house was always decorated with imaginative flower arrangements.
The immaculate state of the garden bears testament to a lifetime’s effort.
The condition of the car is quite immaterial as long as it works.
These tragic incidents have had an immediate effect.
They made an immense improvement in English.
The ancient abbey was in imminent danger of collapse.
Reporters must be impartial and not show political bias.
He gave vent to his feelings in an impassioned speech.
He was dressed in a suit and an impeccable white shirt.
Soot is usually the product of the imperfect combustion of fuel.
She was one of those imperturbable people who never get angry or upset.
He takes an impish delight in shocking the press.
He wasn’t just impolite — he was downright rude.
Because friendships enhance our lives, it is important to cultivate them.
The new government imposed a special tax on imported wines.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.
The ideas of a visionary may seem impractical to us.
The law is intended to protect young and impressionable viewers.
Cutting the budget was an impressive accomplishment.
It seems improbable that the current situation will continue.
A beautiful species preserved in an impure limestone.
The cuisine is incomparable and the cellars are treasure houses of vintage after vintage of superb wines.
They feel strongly that their religion is incompatible with the political system.
Lazy and incompetent police officers are letting the public down.
The clearing of rubbish and drains is still incomplete.
The evidence against the two men was inconclusive.
Both stand for precisely the same inconsequential things.
The difference between the internet and reality is so incredible.
The scandal entailed on the government indelible disgrace.
And then Bourbollon, that indolent fool, would launch military expeditions to retake the other five planets.
We, Chinese people, are brave and industrious.
The houses are small and inexpensive, ideal for first-time buyers.
We were a pretty inexperienced bunch of people really.
This area is infamous for drugs and prostitution.
This kind of humour is infantile and boring.
John had become infatuated with the French teacher.
Her obvious popularity made me feel inferior.
The two groups agreed to hold an informal meeting.
Don’t be so inquisitive. It’s none of your business!

Adjectives that Start with J

List of Adjectives that Start with J

Jacksonian
Jacobean
Jaded
Jadish
Jagged
Jaggy
Jain
Jainist
Jake
Jamaican
Jamesian
Jammed
Jam-packed
Jangling
Japanese
Jarring
Jaunty
Javanese
Jawless
Jazzy
Jealous
Jeering
Jeez
Jejune
Jellied
Jellylike
Jerking
Jerkwater
Jerky
Jessant
Jester
Jestful
Jesting
Jesuit
Jesuitic
Jesuitical
Jet
Jetting
Jewelled
Jewish
Jiggish
Jigjog
Jihadi
Jilted
Jingoistic
Jinxed
Jittery
Jobbing
Jobless
Jocose
Jocular
Jocund
Joined
Joint
Jokey
Joking
Jolly
Jolted
Jolting
Jolty
Jordanian
Journalistic
Jovial
Jovian
Jowly
Joyful
Joyless
Joyous
Joysome
Jubilant
Judaic
Judaical
Judgmental
Judicable
Judicial
Judicious
Jugular
Juiceless
Juicy
Julian
Jumbled
Jumbo
Jumentous
Jumpy
Jungian
Jungly
Junior
Junliant
Junoesque
Jural
Jurassic
Juridic
Juridical
Juristic
Just
Justifiable
Justified
Jutting
Juvenile
Juxtaposed

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The missile had torn a jagged hole in the side of the ship.
Drive through pixellating smoke effects and jaggy shadows!
1. After I read about this Jainist suicide, I realized how good it sounds.
The place was jam-packed with tourists.
Covered with paint and jangling jewellery, a real mess, she was.
The city bears the imprint of Japanese investment.
There was a jarring note of triumph in his voice.
Peter Webster, forty-seven, is a jaunty, jolly fellow.
Americans a melodic, jazzy way of producing sounds.
Danny could be very jealous and possessive about me.
A jeering, bottle-throwing crowd chased reporters away.
We were surprised by their jejune responses to our problems.
It felt like “a wet, jellylike bag of hyperactive worms”.
Look, the old man’s limbs are jerking.
I grew up in a jerkwater town in the middle of nowhere.
She sensed that underneath his jesting ways there ran true feeling.
It was the most philosophic and Jesuitical motorman.
Where would dangerous jihadi factions in Libya come from?
The press continued its jingoistic display.
It was probably the tension that made him jittery.
She employs a jobbing gardener to keep the garden tidy.
I was appalled to hear his jovial, jocular style.
The summit ended with a joint pledge to limit pollution.
Dave was a sweet man, very jokey about everything.
I know she is joking because she has a big grin on her face.
The train stopped unexpectedly and we were jolted forwards.
One jolting tackle and the link was made with the big screen’s violent he-man.
Both reporters cut their journalistic teeth on the same provincial newspaper.
Michael was in a jovial and optimistic mood.
Several different atmospheric constituents can form clouds in the Jovian atmosphere.
Strive to make every day joyful and meaningful.
Throughout there was a joyless kind of determination never to be proved wrong.
You must try not to be so judgmental about people.
Bias against women permeates every level of the judicial system.
Some dishes would be very bland without the judicious use of spices and other seasonings.
Hush! The boss is quite mad. He said he’s going to fire any juiceless player.
The birds come searching for juicy worms and grubs.
The considerations here are not so much juridical as ethical.
Article 2 A labour union shall be a juristic person.
The cutbacks are justifiable on the grounds of cost.
In my opinion, the decision was wholly justified.
The defendant appeared at the juvenile court yesterday.
In the exhibition, abstract paintings are juxtaposed with shocking photographs.

Adjectives that Start with K

List of Adjectives that Start with K

Keyless
Keeled
Kept
Keynesian
Keen
Key
Kempt
Keyed
Killable
Kind
Kindred
Kingly
Kittenish
Kindhearted
Kinesthetic
Kinky
Kin
Kindled
Kinetic
Kiplingesque
Kinaesthetic
Kindly
Kinglike
Kitschy
Knackered
Knitted
Knockabout
Knotty
Known
Knavish
Knobbed
Knockdown
Knowable
Knifelike
Knobbly
Knightly
Knobby
Knotted
Knowledgeable
Kokka
Korean
Kookie
Kosher
Kooky
Kyphotic
King-size
Kissable
Klutzy
Kick-ass
Kiddyish
Killer
Kissy
Kampuchean
Kabbalistic
Kashmiri
Kantian
Katabatic
Kayoed
Katabolic
Katari
Koranic
Kenyan
Kurdish
Kyrgyzstani
Kuwaiti
Kentuckian
Knucklehead
Knocked-up
Knee-deep
Kneaded
King
Kid-like
Kicking
Kibbled
Khaki
Kept-up
Kaput
Kaleidoscopic

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Expanding sleeve and keyless connection device is a new type of connection device.
He was kept in custody for his own safety.
Real wage cuts, by reducing aggregate demand, raise the level of Keynesian unemployment.
She’s very keen to learn about Japanese culture.
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme.
I dreamt that my hair was kempt.
The audience was keyed up for her performance.
Personally, I feel that a combination of 2-4 players burning down a pet in a well-coordinated burst or controlled situation is when pets should be easily killable.
His cruelty belied his kind words.
We immediately realized that we were kindred spirits.
From it stepped a very large, virile and kingly figure.
I think at that time, everybody is kittenish to the leader, dare not forward crosscurrent.
The kindhearted view is the basic concept of Islam.
Then when you ask a question, if you’re kinesthetic you’ll get a feeling of going left or right.
Perversion also shows up in kinky telephone cords.
Her imagination was kindled by the exciting stories her grandmother told her.
These are kinetic energy and potential energy.
This is also a great activity for your kinaesthetic learners.
Would you kindly close the window?
More and more people bred this kinglike Arowana, which was the food source of the local people 50 years ago.
I’m too knackered to go out this evening.
She wore a shapeless knitted garment.
She met with a lot of knotty problems.
There was something quite knavish in the man’s attitude.
Answering the second should depend on knowable facts.
Beyond four knifelike walls, a new life for him waited vaguely.
Holford House now had a knobbly look, the immense chimneys standing inside roofless walls, covered in thick blankets of ivy.
But such knightly combats, whether chivalrously conducted or not, were in fact only a very small part of the war.
During the day, I’d perch on a knobby redwood buff and toss pieces of bark into a bucket.
Her lawyer seemed very knowledgeable and experienced.
I will stand by them, and I won’t walk out just because they do kookie things.
She’s got this kooky, high-pitched voice.
Furthermore, posterior laminectomy will increase kyphotic deformity and instability.
My room’s too narrow for a king-size bed.
Darling, you look so kissable tonight.
I am really klutzy on the dance floor. It’s like I have two left feet and no rhythm.
To celebrate the LP’s birthday, Wired.com’s staff compiled the following list of stellar albums featuring mind-bending graphics and kick-ass inserts.
When he picked up, a wriggly kissy puppy, I saw tension ease from my father’s face.
In one feeding centre, the room for the dead had become a Koranic school for young children.

Adjectives that Start with L

List of Adjectives that Start with L

Lyrical
Lying
Luxurious
Luxuriant
Lustrous
Lush
Lumpy
Luminous
Lumbering
Ludicrous
Lucky
Loyal
Lowly
Low
Loving
Lovely
Lovable
Loutish
Loud
Lost
Lopsided
Long-term
Longing
Long
Lonely
Lone
Loathsome
Living
Livid
Lively
Little
Literate
Liquid
Linear
Limping
Limp
Limited
Likeable
Like
Likable
Lighthearted
Light
Lewd
Level
Lethal
Legitimate
Legal
Left
Learned
Lean
Leafy
Leading
Lazy
Lawful
Lavish
Laughable
Late
Lasting
Last
Large
Lanky
Languid
Lamentable
Lame
Lacking
Lackadaisical
Laboured

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She wrote an almost lyrical account of her childhood.
It’s not a luxurious apartment by any means but it’s livable in.
Hair that’s thick and luxuriant needs regular trimming.
His hands now were lustrous with silvery scales flaking off ugly patches of red.
The fields were lush with grass and flowers.
The fingers were gnarled, lumpy, with long, curving nails suggestive of animal claws.
My watch has a luminous dial so I can see it in the dark.
He looked straight ahead and overtook a lumbering lorry.
The plot was so simple, it was almost ludicrous.
You’re very lucky to be alive after that accident.
Ross was his most constant and loyal friend.
Unemployment can cause feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
The children are very tactile with warm, loving natures.
We thanked our hosts for the lovely evening.
His vulnerability makes him even more lovable.
Dick suddenly changed from a well – behaved child into a loutish adolescent.
Her acrobatics were greeted with loud applause.
His suit had shoulders that made him look lopsided.
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry.
She was longing for some peace and privacy.
He should have a long spoon that sups with the devil.
The lonely student is starving for friendship.
The attack was carried out by a lone gunman in a crowded shopping centre.
There are but three ways of living: by working, by stealing, or by begging.
She was absolutely livid that he had lied.
A lively person is full of life and is always doing things.
Into every life, a little rain must fall.
Only highly literate people are capable of discussing these subjects.
Grease marks can be removed with liquid detergent.
The state variable evolves according to the linear relationship.
The government was limping along in its usual way.
He offered a limp hand to shake.
In life, then boring time, also are limited edition.
Beneath the sentimental psychobabble, there’s a likeable movie trying to get out.
He leans towards more lighthearted subjects in his later works.
A heavy purse makes a light heart.
He would promise to help her, making lewd suggestions.
The closure of the factory dealt a lethal blow to the town.
The army must give power back to the legitimate government.
We employed a lawyer to straighten our legal tangle.
It is a slice of beautiful meat, very lean and tender.
This conservatory enjoys an enviable position overlooking a leafy expanse.
He played a leading role in solving the problem.
He was wont to say that children are lazy.
It was lawful for the doctors to treat her in whatever way they considered was in her best interests.
The evening was a lavish affair with glorious food and an endless supply of champagne.
If it weren’t so ludicrous, it would be laughable!
Prospects for lasting peace remain doubtful.
This medicine is poisonous if taken in large quantities.
He remembered the merchant, long, lanky, and lugubrious of countenance.
We spent a languid afternoon by the pool.
Labour’s record on capital spending was lamentable.
He has a lackadaisical approach to finding a job.
The movie looks laboured and slow by today’s standards.

Adjectives that Start with M

List of Adjectives that Start with M

Mysterious
Muted
Mute
Musty
Mushy
Murky
Mundane
Multicolored
Muffled
Muddy
Muddled
Mountainous
Motionless
Motherly
Mortified
Moral
Moody
Monumental
Monthly
Monstrous
Momentous
Moldy
Moist
Modest
Modern
Moaning
Mixed
Misty
Mistaken
Misguided
Miserly
Miserable
Miscreant
Minute
Minty
Minor
Miniature
Mindless
Milky
Military
Mild
Mighty
Metallic
Messy
Merry
Mere
Merciful
Menacing
Memorable
Melted
Melodic
Mellow
Melancholy
Meek
Medium
Mediocre
Medical
Meaty
Measly
Mean
Mealy
Meager
Mature
Materialistic
Material
Massive
Masculine
Marvelous
Married
Marked
Many
Maniacal
Mammoth
Malicious
Male
Makeshift
Major
Majestic
Magnificent
Magical
Magenta
Madly
Made-up
Maddening
Mad
Macho
Macabre

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The distant mountains looked hazy and mysterious.
She gave me her hand with mute thanks.
The cottage had a musty smell after being shut up over the winter.
Cook for two minutes until soft but not mushy.
I turned the multicolored selector over and over again in my hands, treating the cards like rosary beads.
Labourers plodded home through the muddy fields.
The road traverses a wild and mountainous region.
The motionless body showed no signs of life.
I was mortified and hurt, but that was Andy.
He turns every subject into a moral discussion.
As a teenager, Sean was aggressive and moody.
The monumental inscription is scarcely readable.
Your behaviour in class is monstrous!
His colleagues all recognized that this was a momentous occasion.
She chucked the moldy potatoes in the dustbin.
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics.
The island was a faint blur through the misty rain.
It was a simple case of mistaken identity.
His untidy clothes give one a misguided impression of him.
It is a comparison that makes men happy or miserable.
She drinks very milky coffee with lots of sugar.
Use a soap that is mild on the skin.
There was a flash and a mighty bang.
Beer from a can often has a metallic taste.
Eventually, the session came to a merciful end.
Her novels are full of memorable characters.
There is very little melodic variation in the piece.
The music suited her melancholy mood.
He was in urgent need of medical attention.
He looked up and down the corridor, meaty hands resting on his thighs.
Christmas has become materialistic and commercial.
A warm house and good food are material comforts.
The temple is supported by massive columns.
The gadget is simply marvellous!
Don’t miss her. She is a married woman.
He’s always putting about malicious rumours.
From majestic mountains and valleys of green to crystal clear waters so blue, this wish is coming to you.
The twelve-mile coastline has magnificent scenery.
Giving up smoking had a magical effect on his stamina.
That’s the maddening thing about these stories.
The mad man came at us with a knife.

Adjectives that Start with N

List of Adjectives that Start with N

Nutty
Nutritious
Numerous
Numberless
Numb
Null
Noxious
Novelty
Noteworthy
Noted
Notable
Nosy
Nostalgic
Normal
Nonstop
Nonsensical
Nondescript
Nonchalant
Noisy
Noiseless
Nocturnal
Nippy
Nine
Nimble
Nifty
Nice
Next
New
Nervous
Neighbourly
Neighboring
Negligible
Neglected
Negative
Needy
Needless
Necessary
Nebulous
Neat
Near
Nautical
Nauseating
Naughty
Natural
Nasty
Narrow
Nappy
Naive

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White poppy seeds have a distinctive nutty flavour.
Offal is now thought to be very nutritious.
Numerous attempts have been made to hide the truth.
Practically every rock outcrop shows numberless joints.
My fingers were numb and my whole body ached.
The elections were declared null and void.
Heavy industry pollutes our rivers with noxious chemicals.
Many toys have no attraction beyond their novelty value.
It is noteworthy that one-third of students do not pay any tuition fees.
Arthur was noted for the eccentricity of his clothes.
Getting both sides to agree was a notable achievement.
Many people were nostalgic for the good old days.
She braced herself to lead a normal life.
The nonstop news reports jacked up the emotions.
Charming, idiotic, nonsensical girls, he used to say.
In its least specific form, there is a nondescript clumsiness of gait.
It merely underlines our rather more nonchalant attitude to life.
Their sons are noisy and mischievous.
When there is a full moon, this nocturnal rodent is careful to stay in its burrow.
The boy was nimble and jumped clear of the truck.
She’s got a nice husky voice – very sexy.
I felt really nervous before the interview.
Various potentates from neighbouring islands claimed the prize.
The difference between the two products is negligible.
Never a negative acknowledge why it is impossible.
They awarded scholarships to needy students.
Give the necessary information but keep it simple.
So-called truth is a nebulous thing at best.
You’re looking very nautical in your navy blue sweater.
Those naughty boys have been acting up again.
Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients.
Teachers feel that the present curriculum is too narrow.

Adjectives that Start with O

List of Adjectives that Start with O

Overwrought
Overt
Overrated
Overlooked
Overjoyed
Overdue
Overcooked
Over-confident
Oval
Outstanding
Outrageous
Outlying
Outlandish
Outgoing
Ossified
Ornery
Ornate
Original
Organic
Ordinary
Orderly
Orange
Opulent
Optimistic
Optimal
Opposite
Open
Only
Onerous
One
Omniscient
Old-fashioned
Old
Oily
Official
Offensive
Offbeat
Oddball
Odd
Oceanic
Occasional
Obvious
Obtainable
Obsolete
Observant
Obsequious
Obscene
Obnoxious
Oblong
Oblivious
Obese
Obeisant
Obedient
Oafish

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She was in a very overwrought state after the accident.
He shows no overt signs of his unhappiness.
In my opinion, she’s a hugely overrated singer.
She’s been overlooked for promotion several times.
She was overjoyed that her article had been published.
The plane is overdue and has been delayed by the bad weather.
The potatoes were a little overcooked, but delicious all the same.
This is what comes of being over-confident.
There are many oval stones at the bottom of the stream.
That was a quite outstanding performance!
His murder was an outrageous and barbarous act.
Tourists can visit outlying areas like the Napa Valley Wine Country.
He wore an outlandish outfit of pink pants and green sneakers.
She is the outgoing head of a large corporation.
We should break the bondage of ossified thinking.
But they seem to be becoming more ornery.
The style is ornate and highly decorative.
The room still has many of its original features.
Organic farming is no longer thought of as cranky.
No ordinary families can afford to hire servants.
This tea tasted of orange blossoms.
Most of the cash went on supporting his opulent lifestyle.
I’m very optimistic about our chances of success.
Is behaviour consistent with the optimal strategy?
Their views are at opposite extremes from each other.
We slept under the open sky.
This is the most onerous task I have ever undertaken.
If the centre were omniscient, none of this would matter.
The house was dull, old-fashioned and in bad condition.
Whoso learns young, forgets not when he is old.
The government issued an official denial of the rumour.
The defensive team nearly equipoised the offensive team.
Morris’ movies always have an offbeat sense of humour, and this one is no exception.
It seemed rather an odd manner of deciding things.
Oceanic lithosphere has a mean density rather close to that of the immediately underlying asthenosphere.
The weather was good except for an occasional shower.
The fish grows to about seven or eight inches, but smaller specimens are obtainable.
He was acutely observant of the poverty around him.
The waiter was polite and efficient, but not obsequious.
The men at the bar were loud and obnoxious.
Absorbed in her work, she was totally oblivious of her surroundings.
He was always obedient to his father’s wishes.

Adjectives that Start with P

List of Adjectives that Start with P

Puzzling
Puzzled
Putrid
Pushy
Purring
Purple
Pure
Puny
Pungent
Punctual
Pumped
Puffy
Public
Psychotic
Psychedelic
Prudent
Proud
Protective
Proper
Profuse
Profitable
Productive
Probable
Private
Pristine
Prime
Primary
Prickly
Pricey
Previous
Pretty
Prestigious
Present
Precious
Practical
Powerless
Powerful
Potable
Possible
Possessive
Positive
Posh
Portly
Popular
Poor
Pompous
Political
Polite
Polished
Poised
Pointless
Plush
Plump
Plucky
Pleasing
Pleased
Pleasant
Playful
Plausible
Plastic
Plant
Plaintive
Plain
Placid
Pitiful
Piquant
Pink
Piercing
Physical
Phony
Phobic
Petty
Petite
Pessimistic
Pesky
Pertinent
Personal
Perplexed
Perpetual
Permissible
Perky
Periodic
Perfumed
Perfect
Peppery
Penitent
Peaceful
Pathetic
Pastoral
Pastel
Past
Passionate
Partial
Parsimonious
Parched
Parallel
Panoramic
Panicky
Paltry
Pale
Palatable
Painstaking
Painful

Adjectives that Start with P with Examples

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His very last paintings are perhaps the most puzzling.
You look very puzzled about something.
Why did you paint the room that putrid colour?
The photographers were pushy and intrusive.
My one and only love, keep purring in my arms
Its large leaves often show a delicate purple tint.
Most of what they told us were pure fantasy.
Have grandiose aims but puny abilities, great ambition but little talent.
Nearby was a factory which exuded a pungent smell.
He’s always very punctual. I’ll see if he’s here yet.
Water from the Great Lakes is pumped to arid regions.
Crying only made her achy and puffy.
When a man assumes a public trust, he should consider himself as public property.
She was raised by a lawyer whose psychotic behaviour centred on the girl.
The Psychedelics Encyclopedia lists nine families of different psychedelic drugs.
It is always prudent to start any exercise programme gradually at first.
It is a dangerous crisis when a proud heart meets with flattering lips.
All exposed skin should be covered with protective cream.
To him that does everything in its proper time, one day is worth three.
She was admitted to St Mary’s Hospital with profuse bleeding.
Drug manufacturing is the most profitable business in America.
Education must be combined with productive labour.
It is probable that he has forgotten our appointment.
Guyana’s railways were previously owned by private companies.
He wiped his fingers on his pristine handkerchief.
A primary school is the first school everybody goes to.
The hedgehog curled up in a prickly ball.
The Pinot Noirs on the list were too pricey.
The teacher examined the students in the previous lesson.
She’s a very charming and very pretty girl.
Her first novel won a prestigious literary prize.
Each moment in history is a fleeting time, precious and unique.
Her interests are in the realm of practical politics.
If you don’t have money, you’re powerless.
A powerful snowstorm is moving eastward.
The state has strict hygienic regulations for potable water.
Customers often defer payment for as long as possible.
She had always been possessive of her brother.
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner.
For centuries, quilting and patchwork have been popular needlecrafts.
A lamb is as dear to a poor man as an ox to the rich.
He’s a pompous old prig who’s totally incapable of taking a joke.
The conservative old guard had re-established its political supremacy.
Traffic police are sometimes very polite.
The food is served on polished tables with mats.
Battered budget accommodation in a plush area.
The nurse was a cheerful plump woman.
The plucky schoolgirl amazed doctors by hanging on to life for nearly two months.
The arrangement of the furniture formed a pleasing ensemble.
I’m pleased to hear about your news.
All my good wishes for a pleasant journey!
She gave him a playful cuff on the shoulder.
He was so plausible that he conned everybody.
I was sitting on a wobbly plastic chair.
I opened it and the plaintive song played automatically, surprising me.
The problem is quite plain to us.
It was the most pitiful sight I had ever seen.
Bland vegetables are often served with a piquant sauce.
It was a freak of mine to wear pink pyjamas.
He suddenly let out a piercing shriek.
Schools should not mete out physical punishment to children.
Was the card a phony card?
This often occurs in a phobic situation, such as a crowded noisy room, or under circumstances of tension.
The removal of petty restrictions has made life easier.
The government has issued a pessimistic economic forecast.
The expert made some pertinent comments on the scheme.
The Chinese make a point of their personal honour.
Religious practices are permissible under the Constitution.

List of Adjectives that Start with Q

Following is a list of all the adjectives that start with Q in the English language.

Queachy
Quaternary
Quakerly
Quotidian
Quartic
Quemeful
Quade
Quintuple
Quizzical
Quantifiable
Quixotic
Quantized
Quadrible
Quiescent
Quadrable
Quadruped
Quirky
Qatari
Quaky
Quaternate
Quenchable
Questuary
Quadric
Queer
Quiet
Quadruple
Quick-witted
Quantal
Qualifiable
Queenly
Quicken
Quivered
Quadrifid
Quadrasonic
Quinic
Quickest
Quieter
Quarried
Quenched
Quick
Quadruplex
Questionable
Quicklime
Questioning
Quarto
Quinary
Querulous
Quartan
Quarry
Quaggy
Queasy
Quadrate
Quarterly
Quiver
Quilted
Quarrelsome
Quebecois
Quartered
Qualitative
Qualified
Quaint
Quininic
Quietistic
Quondam
Quinovic
Quack
Quotable
Qualmish
Quietest
Quietus
Quadrifoil
Quicker
Quantitive
Quadratic
Quadrille
Quechuan
Quartzous
Quality
Quittable
Quadrivial
Quasi
Quartzy
Quicksilver
Quakerish
Queenlike
Quarreling
Quickset
Quakerlike
Quilled
Quirinal
Quartering
Quiddative
Quiname
Quinquefid
Quirked
Quintan
Quintic
Quirkish
Quick-sighted
Quadribasic

The present invention relates to a quaternary chrome series catalyst for ethylene trimerization to prepare 1-hexane.

Quotidian

There’s nothing quite like a real train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute.

Quartic

In fact, this rational quartic spline is the successful generalization of the quartic polynomial spline.

Quintuple

Quintupled sales with a workforce reduced by one-third would seem to brook no argument.

Quizzical

Blanche looked at Lancaster with a quizzical smile and did not say anything for a full ten seconds.

Quantifiable

Your company discloses quantifiable targets and achievements on green purchasing.

Quixotic

Jesse Jackson ran a quixotic campaign against Michael Dukakis in 1988.

Quantized

The assessment of the work could both be quantized and qualitative.

Quiescent

Many strikes were headed by groups of workers who had previously been fairly quiescent.

Quirky

Brave personal sacrifices are juxtaposed with quirky moments.

Qatari

Most Qatari women cover themselves, including their faces when they appear in public.

Quadric

A new ranging method based on quadric difference frequency is presented.

Queer

It’s queer that he managed to bluff his way through all the difficulties.

Quiet

Everything was quiet, aside from the occasional sound of a car in the distance.

Quartering

He swam quartering upstream, but still was swept downward rather faster than he had expected.

Quirked

The corners of his mouth were quirked up when I told him the good news.

Quintic

Center conditions and bifurcation of limit cycles at the infinity for a class of quintic polynomial systems were studied.

Quasi

The reasons why the quasi velocity spectrum is not appropriate for calculating blasting vibration are demonstrated.

Quicksilver

In private his quicksilver manner can charm colleagues or just as quickly destroy them.

Quarreling

The quarreling couple stood in the sitting room, eyeball to eyeball.

Quickset

With the quickset labels, easy to inquire about information.

Queenly

Why couldn’t a girl be queenly, and give the gift of herself?

Quivered

And now the pace slowed, leaf by leaf rose, quivered erect, and slowly descended.

Quadrifid

Improving the related performance indicators according to the specific Quadrifid Graph interval.

Adjectives that Start with R

List of Adjectives that Start with R

Ruthless
Rustic
Rusty
Rural
Runny
Rude
Ruddy
Rubbery
Royal
Rowdy
Round
Rough
Rotund
Rotten
Rotating
Rosy
Roomy
Romantic
Robust
Roasted
Ritzy
Ripe
Rigid
Rightful
Righteous
Right
Rich
Rhetorical
Rewarding
Revolving
Responsive
Responsible
Respectful
Resonant
Resolute
Required
Repulsive
Repentant
Remorseful
Reminiscent
Remarkable
Relieved
Reliable
Regular
Regal
Reflective
Reflecting
Redundant
Red
Rectangular
Recondite
Reckless
Receptive
Recent
Rebel
Reasonable
Realistic
Real
Ready
Raw
Ratty
Raspy
Rash
Rare
Rapid
Rampant
Rambunctious
Rainy
Ragged
Radiant
Racial
Rabid

Adjectives that Start with R with Examples

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Like all great survivors, she has a ruthless streak.
They chose a fashionably rustic look for the kitchen.
It’s time your rusty old bicycle was pensioned off.
Extreme poverty still exists in many rural areas.
This strawberry jam is still runny: I can’t get it to jell.
He dropped his trousers in a rude gesture.
He had a naturally ruddy complexion.
They leaned against each other on rubbery legs.
She’s very proud of her ancient royal lineage.
He has complained to the police about rowdy neighbours.
Money is round. It rolls away.
Jeeps are rugged vehicles, designed for rough conditions.
He spoke with rotund delivery. He chose his words carefully.
The current in the primary winding is induced by the rotating magnet.
The rosy colour of her cheeks has died away.
The house was large and roomy; just right for us.
The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.
The company is taking a more robust approach to management.
The chef had produced one of his most spectacular creations, a whole roasted swan.
Living in a ritzy hotel used to be the stuff of fantasy.
The curriculum was too narrow and too rigid.
Every book and ornament was returned to its rightful place when we had finished painting the room.
Catherine appeared in the doorway, shaking with righteous anger.
I incline to the view that he is right.
It is better to live rich than to die rich.
He could do without her rhetorical questions at five o’clock in the morning.
Gardening is a very rewarding pastime.
The company is highly responsive to changes in demand.
A product manager is responsible for product profitability.
The children in our family are always respectful to their elders.
Everything was resonant with new meaning.
She found the idea deeply repulsive.
The predator must become a repentant steward.
His voice assumed a remorseful tone as he apologized.
To Ken, it was all too reminiscent of his own life in the Army, but he enjoyed the filming.
He made a remarkable recovery from a shin injury.
Judged by the ordinary standards, he was reliable.
She dismissed him with a regal gesture.
I walked on in a reflective mood to the car.
There are too many redundant words in this book.
The orange curtains jar with the red furniture.
He showed a reckless disregard for his own safety.
He gave an impressive speech to a receptive audience.
They’ve lived together in reasonable harmony for many years.
Malcolm is a shrewd and realistic businessman.
It’s okay to have flaws, which makes you real.
Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.
We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials.
Mrs Kulass put on a ratty fur coat, a shabby felt hat, and put her hands inside an old muff.
Her voice was raspy with nicotine and whiskey.
It would be rash to rely on such evidence.
In Los Angeles, a pedestrian is a rare spectacle.
They asked their questions in rapid succession.
Maybe he encouraged my rambunctious behaviour.
Live within your means and save for a rainy day.
On her wedding day, the bride looked truly radiant.
Such jokes tend to reinforce racial stereotypes.

Adjectives that Start with S

List of Adjectives that Start with S

Synonymous
Symptomatic
Sympathetic
Swift
Sweltering
Sweet
Sweaty
Swanky
Svelte
Suspicious
Surprised
Sure-footed
Supreme
Supportive
Superior
Superficial
Superb
Super
Sunny
Sulky
Sugary
Sudden
Succulent
Succinct
Successful
Suburban
Subtle
Substantial
Subsequent
Submissive
Subdued
Stylish
Sturdy
Stupid
Stupendous
Stunning
Studious
Strong
Striped
Striking
Strident
Strict
Strange
Straight
Stout
Stormy
Stingy
Stimulating
Stiff
Sticky
Stereotyped
Steep
Steel
Steady
Steadfast
Statuesque
Starry
Stark
Starchy
Standing
Standard
Stale
Staking
Stained
Staid
Stable
Squiggly
Squeamish
Squealing
Squeaky
Square
Squalid
Spurious
Spry
Spotty
Spotted
Spotless
Spooky
Splendid
Spiteful
Spiritual
Spirited
Spiky
Spiffy
Spicy
Spherical
Speedy
Spectacular
Specific
Special
Sparse
Sparkling
Spanish
Sour
Sour
Soupy
Soulful
Sorrowful
Sore
Sordid
Sophisticated
Some
Somber
Solid
Soggy
Soft
Sociable
Snotty
Snoopy
Snobbish
Sniveling
Sneaky
Snarling
Snappy
Smug
Smooth
Smoggy
Smiling
Smelly
Smart
Smarmy
Small
Slushy
Slow
Sloppy
Slippery
Slimy
Slim
Slight
Sleepy
Skinny
Skillful
Skeletal
Sizzling
Six
Single
Sinful
Sincere
Simplistic
Simple
Similar
Silver
Silly
Silky
Silent
Sick
Shy
Shut
Shrill
Showy
Short-term
Short
Shoddy
Shocking
Shocked
Shivering
Shiny
Shimmering
Sharp
Shameless
Shameful
Shallow
Shaky
Shaggy
Shady
Shadowy
Shabby
Severe
Several
Serpentine
Serious
Serene
Separate
Sentimental
Self-reliant
Selfish
Self-assured
Selective
Seemly
Sedate
Secretive
Secret
Second-hand
Secondary
Second
Screeching
Scrawny
Scratchy
Scornful
Scintillating
Scientific
Scholarly
Scented
Scattered
Scary
Scared
Scarce
Scant
Scandalous
Scaly
Savory
Satisfying
Satisfied
Sassy
Sardonic
Sarcastic
Sane
Sandy
Same
Salty
Safe
Sad
Sable

Adjectives that Start with S with Examples

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Wealth is not necessarily synonymous with happiness.
The city’s problems are symptomatic of the crisis that is spreading throughout the country.
He was enormously sympathetic when my father died.
In the summer, it’s sweltering in the smaller classrooms.
That which was bitter to endure may be sweet to remember.
She was hot and sweaty and had a racing heart.
The leading lorry was a large and swanky affair.
I was becoming increasingly suspicious of his motives.
He looked surprised but soon recovered his self-possession.
My family were very supportive throughout the divorce.
The enemy won because of their superior numbers.
Their arguments do not withstand the most superficial scrutiny.
The carving is a superb piece of craftsmanship.
The weather was surprisingly warm and sunny.
It’s that sugary smile of his that I can’t bear – it makes me want to puke!
Cook pieces of succulent chicken with ample garlic and a little sherry.
If you are successful, you can expect promotion.
Her contribution to the discussion was substantial.
Most doctors want their patients to be submissive.
The leather is supple and sturdy enough to last for years.
I can’t get this bloody stupid thing to work.
This stupendous novel keeps you gripped to the end.
The dress was absolutely plain but quite stunning.
He always pays studious attention to detail.
One good head is better than a hundred strong hands.
There are some striking similarities between the two plays.
She looked lovely, despite her strange apparel.
He delivered a straight right at his opponent’s head.
Fortunately, the stormy waves caused trifling damage to the boat.
The atmosphere was always stimulating.
The leaves were covered with a strange sticky substance.
She felt embarrassed under his steady gaze.
All the frumpy people in their starchy clothes.
A little bit of oil works wonders on squeaky hinges.
They live in a squalid hut in the poorest part of the village.
They set up a spurious temple that was a cover for sexual debauchery.

Adjectives that Start with T

List of Adjectives that Start with T

Typical
Twin
Turbulent
Tubby
Truthful
Trusty
Trustworthy
Trusting
True
Truculent
Troubled
Trivial
Trite
Trim
Trifling
Tricky
Triangular
Tremendous
Treasured
Traumatic
Trashy
Tranquil
Trained
Tragic
Towering
Tough
Total
Torpid
Torn
Toothsome
Tiresome
Tired
Tiny
Tinted
Timely
Tightfisted
Tight
Tidy
Thunderous
Thundering
Thrifty
Three
Threatening
Threadbare
Thoughtless
Thoughtful
Thorough
Thorny
Thirsty
Third
Thinkable
Thin
Thick
Therapeutic
Thankful
Testy
Tested
Terrific
Terrible
Tepid
Tenuous
Tense
Tender
Ten
Tempting
Temporary
Telling
Teeny-tiny
Teeny
Teeming
Tedious
Tearful
Tawdry
Taut
Tattered
Tasty
Tasteless
Tasteful
Tart
Tangy
Tangible
Tan
Tame
Tall
Talkative
Talented
Tacky
Tacit
Taboo

Adjectives that Start with T with Examples

Learn adjectives that start with T with example sentences.

An eight-hour working day is still typical for many people.
She co-starred with her twin sister in a new film.
This has been a turbulent week for the government.
He was a tubby little man in his fifties, with sparse hair.
They were less than truthful about their part in the crime.
She spent years touring Europe with her trusty old camera.
Can you engage that all his statements are trustworthy?
You are too trusting; it’s one of the hard facts of life that not everybody is as honest as you are.
True friendship is like sound health. The value of it is seldom known until it is lost.
He became very truculent and started arguing with me angrily.
You shouldn’t have troubled yourself to prepare such a feast!
She showed her inexperience by asking lots of trivial questions.
She showed great tact in dealing with a tricky situation.
There is a tremendous difference between them.
She treasured every moment with her husband.
The onset of depression often follows a traumatic event.
A lot of people characterize romance as trashy books.
A spasm of pain crossed his normally tranquil features.
New staff are trained to work without direct supervision.
It would be tragic if her talent remained unrecognized.
Beethoven was a towering musical genius.
The overland route is across some really tough mountains.
Nobody can envisage the consequences of total nuclear war.
His feeding frenzy exhausted, he was torpid, unable to pay attention to the rat in her maze.
It is toothsome, but I can only eat half before it makes me feel a bit sick.
Buying a house can be a very tiresome business.
The chrome trim and tinted glass differentiate the luxury model from the standard.
The road went round in a tight curve.
The audience loaded the champion with thunderous applause.
Jackie sees the comedy in her millionaire husband’s thrifty habits.
The police could have charged them with threatening behaviour.
She stood shivering in her threadbare dress.
It was rather thoughtless of him, to say the least.
She’s very thoughtful – the direct opposite of her sister.
Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building.
Intellectual property issues are another thorny problem.
They all listened to the storyteller with thirsty ears.
The war between big powers would once again become thinkable.
Her stare was malevolent, her mouth a thin line.
They had to approach the castle through thick swamps.
Some claim that the herb has therapeutic value for treating pain.
I’m just thankful that my mother never lived to see this.
The two men enjoy the testy togetherness of married partners.
She is decorative, larger than life, a terrific glamourpuss.
Their son had been injured in a terrible accident.
The United Peace Alliance had only a tenuous connection with the organized Labour movement.
There are lots of tender blossoms in the garden.
It’s tempting to speculate about what might have happened.
I’m living with my parents, but it’s only temporary.

List of Adjectives that Start with U

Uttermost
Uber
Udal
Utter
Utopian
Utilized
Useless
Ulcerated
Useful
Used
Uglesome
Usable
Ulterior
Urban
Uptight
Ulcerous
Upset
Ultrasonic
Upright
Uppity
Ulcered
Upbeat
Umbrageous
Unwritten
Unwitting
Ulmic
Unwieldy
Umpteenth
Unwelcome
Unusual
Unused
Unctuous
Untrue
Untried
Untimely
Unctuous
Untidy
Unsung
Unsuitable
Underweight
Unsteady
Unsightly
Unselfish
Uplifted
Unruly
Unripe
Unrealistic
Unpleasant
Utmost
Unnatural
Unlucky
Unlined
Ultraprecise
Unlawful
Unknown
Unkempt
Unabashed
United
Unique
Uninterested
Unimportant
Unafraid
Unhealthy
Unhappy
Unfortunate
Unfolded
Unarguable
Unfit
Unfinished
Uneven
Ultime
Unequaled
Unequal
Unbeaten
Undesirable
Understood
Understated
Unbroken
Uncovered
Unconscious
Uncommon
Uncritical
Uncomfortable
Unbiased
Ululant
Unbecoming
Unaware
Universal
Unarmed
Unaccountable
Unable
Unlimited
Ultra
Ultimate
Umbellic
Ugly
Unspoiled
Ugliest
Ubiquitous
Untiring

Examples of Adjectives that Start with U

Uttermost

In this uttermost touch, he expresses all love that he can express.

Utter

The meeting was a complete and utter waste of time.

Utopian

His ideas on equality are viewed as utopian in the current political climate.

Utilized

Minerals can be absorbed and utilized by the body in a variety of different forms.

Useless

He realized that their money was useless in this country.

Ulcerated

She had lain in bed for so long that her shoulder blades had become ulcerated.

Useful

It would be useful if you could nail down the source of this tension.

Used

‘Register’ is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language.

Usable

The refinery turns crude oil into usable products such as gas and tar.

Ulterior

He claims he just wants to help Lisa but I suspect he has an ulterior motive.

Urban

With bonfires outlawed in urban areas, gardeners must cart their refuse to a dump.

Uptight

He’s an uptight devil, only interested in giving orders and having them obeyed.

Ulcerous

The surgeon opened the abdomen and, after examining it carefully, found an adhesion of the ulcerous part to the intestinal loops.

Upset

My best friend tells me that I am silly to be upset about this.

Ultrasonic

A new intelligent ultrasonic power meter with a large measuring range was developed.

Upright

He was an upright and noble man who was always willing to help in any way he could.

Uppity

Don’t be so uppity. You do not think we’re good enough for you?

Upbeat

The senator took an upbeat view of the Republicans’ chances in the next election.

Umbrageous

They have not been as umbrageous in demanding their territory back.

Unwritten

We have unwritten rules about what kind of behavior is considered normal.

Unwitting

This has turned drug regulators into unwitting protectors of drug companies.

Unable

She was unable to keep up the pretense that she loved him.

Unlimited

The daily tariff includes accommodation and unlimited use of the pool and gymnasium.

Ultra

The Clarins research team successfully created two ultra-effective products.

Ultimate

The ultimate cause of what’s happened seems to have been the advertising campaign.

Ugly

An ugly shopping center stands across from one of the few buildings with character.

Unspoiled

They come to enjoy the unspoiled environment, the bright blue skies, and the fresh snowfields.

Adjectives that Start with V

List of Adjectives that Start with V

Vacant
Vacillating
Vacuous
Vagabond
Vague
Vain
Vainglorious
Valiant
Valid
Valorous
Valuable
Vanishing
Vapid
Variable
Varied
Variegated
Various
Vascular
Vast
Vegan
Vegetarian
Vegetative
Vehement
Velvet
Velvety
Venal
Venerable
Venerated
Vengeful
Venomous
Vents
Verbal
Verbose
Verdant
Verifiable
Verified
Veritable
Vernal
Versatile
Vertical
Vexatious
Vexed
Vexing
Vibrant
Vicarious
Vicious
Victorious
Vigilant
Vigorous
Vile
Villainous
Vindictive
Vintage
Violent
Violet
Virgin
Virtual
Virtuous
Virulent
Viscid
Viscous
Visible
Visual
Vital
Vitreous
Vitriolic
Vituperative
Vivacious
Vivid
Vocal
Vocational
Vocative
Vociferous
Voiceless
Voidable
Volatile
Volcanic
Voluminous
Voluntary
Voluptuous
Voracious
Votive
Vulgar
Vulnerable
Vulpine

Adjectives that Start with V with Examples

Learn adjectives that start with V with example sentences.

Halfway down the coach was a vacant seat.
In a vacillating economy, it is impossible to calculate resource allotment.
Male models are not always so vacuous as they are made out to be.
They are living a vagabond life.
“Things are moving ahead.”— I found that statement vague and unclear.
She’s very vain about her good looks.
He was rather vainglorious about his own war record.
Despite valiant efforts by the finance minister, inflation rose to 36%.
Your return ticket is valid for three months.
The warriors were very valorous in the battle.
The country’s most valuable commodities include tin and diamonds.
Cheap rural housing is vanishing in the south of the country.
She made a vapid comment about the weather.
The potassium content of foodstuffs is very variable.
The hotel has a varied programme of nightly entertainment.
The leaves are a variegated red.
We disputed with each other on various issues.
Migraines are a particularly intense kind of vascular headache.
The dictionary is a vast treasure trove of information.
She will never forsake her vegetarian principles.
She was in what was described as a vegetative state.
He had been vehement in his opposition to the idea.
Upon her head, she wore a black velvet hat.
Her skin was admired for its velvety softness.
All politics is venal, and the more so in a poor backwater state like Arkansas.
As for Deanes, there’s an old and venerable tradition of the holy fool.
Jerusalem is Christianity’s most venerated place.
He was stabbed to death by his vengeful wife.
He heaped abuse on Waite and made venomous personal attacks.
Many strikebreakers were subjected to verbal and physical attacks.
Much of the region’s verdant countryside has been destroyed in the hurricane.
Throughout the trial, he didn’t produce a single verifiable fact.
The rain turned our holiday into a veritable disaster.
Everyone admired the young girl’s vernal freshness.
He had been one of the game’s most versatile athletes.
The gadget can be attached to any vertical surface.
It was a vexatious summons, and none of them turned up.
Ministers have begun work on the vexed issue of economic union.
There remains, however, another and more vexing problem.
She gave a vibrant performance in the leading role in the school play.
She invents fantasy lives for her own vicarious pleasure.
The world was stunned by the vicious defamation.
Alexander carried his victorious arms into Northwest India.
The thief was spotted by vigilant neighbours.
They conducted a vigorous campaign for a shorter working week.
Lucas plays the part of his villainous aunt.
She was vindictive, vulgar; she wanted to hurt him.
He is undoubtedly England’s best captain of recent vintage.
The organization helped defuse potentially violent situations.
She was pale and willowy, with violet eyes.
Journalists said there was a virtual news blackout about the rally.
Natalie considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked.
A virulent strain of the disease malignant catarrhal fever is on the increase.
She moved as if she were in a dream, wading through viscous liquid.
Don’t tempt thieves by leaving valuables clearly visible.
These virus infections display obvious visual symptoms.
It is absolutely vital that food supplies should be maintained.
Fibroplasia was visible from wound to vitreous body.
The newspaper launched a vitriolic attack on the president.
Miss Snowden yesterday launched a vituperative attack on her ex-boss and former lover.
She is a vivacious young lady who combines instructing with commercial flying and club administration.
He brought along his wife, a vivacious blonde, some twenty years his junior.
Clare was the most vivid member of the family.
The new Act allows for the creation of vocational schools.
The vocative case is used to address someone by name.
His resentment of her behaviour was becoming more vociferous.
For example, extraneous voiceless stops are often hypothesized at utterance onset.
How to provide void marriage and voidable marriage in marriage law?
It’s thought that the blast occurred when volatile chemicals exploded.
The place was recently visited by a serious volcanic eruption.
There is a voluminous literature on modernism and post-modernism.
It’s the kind of swimwear that flatters a voluptuous body.

Adjectives that Start with W

List of Adjectives that Start with W

Wacky
Waggish
Waiting
Wakeful
Wan
Wandering
Wanting
Warlike
Warm
Warmhearted
Warped
Wary
Wasteful
Watchful
Waterlogged
Watery
Wavy
Weak
Wealthy
Weary
Webbed
Wee
Weepy
Weighty
Weird
Welcome
Well-documented
Well-groomed
Well-informed
Well-lit
Well-made
Well-off
Well-to-do
Well-worn
Wet
Whimsical
Whirlwind
Whispered
Whispering
White
Whole
Wholesale
Whopping
Wicked
Wide
Wide-eyed
Wiggly
Wild
Willing
Wilted
Winding
Windy
Winged
Wiry
Wise
Wistful
Witty
Wobbly
Woebegone
Woeful
Womanly
Wonderful
Wooden
Woozy
Wordy
Workable
Worldly
Worn
Worried
Worrisome
Worse
Worst
Worthless
Worthwhile
Worthy
Wrathful
Wretched
Writhing
Wrong
Wry

Adjectives that Start with W with Examples

Learn the list of common adjectives that start with W example sentences.

I don’t want to make the novel sound wacky, let alone conspiratorial.
The house had been facetiously named by some waggish officer.
She had spent many wakeful nights worrying about him.
Usually, his cases involved errant husbands and wandering wives.
Certain humanity is wanting in big cities.
Military planes flew over the country in a warlike action.
The room was flooded with warm and golden sunlight.
She was a warmhearted, generous old lady.
The door must be warped. It won’t close properly.
She was wary of getting involved with him.
Duties have been reassigned to avoid wasteful duplication of work.
We keep a watchful eye on our elderly neighbours.
They couldn’t play because the pitch was waterlogged.
Martha managed to produce a dim, watery smile.
The boxes were decorated with a wavy gold line.
Circumstances are the rulers of the weak, instruments of the wise.
Jiao Zi looks like a gold coin, implying a wealthy year ahead.
Mark lines for webbed feet with the back of a knife.
I’ll have a wee drop of cream in my coffee.
Those old weepy movies always make me feel blue.
The question of his innocence is a weighty matter for this court.
It was a weird old house, full of creaks and groans.
This is a generous and well-documented enterprise.
She’s marrying a well-groomed successful businessman named Paul.
The scandal was dug up by a well-informed journalist.
Many pensioners are less well-off than they used to be.
Brass tarnishes quickly in wet weather.
McGrath remembers his offbeat sense of humour, his whimsical side.
He got married after a whirlwind romance.
A white car rocketed out of the school gate.
From beginning to end his conduct had been despicable and wicked.
At that time, I was still a wide-eyed youngster.
The woods are inhabited by many wild animals.
Willing to work under pressure with leardership quality.
A winding lane led down towards the river.
It was so windy that the branches were scraping against the window panes.
The winged adult mosquitoes emerge from the pupae.
Richard Cory was a little man with wiry hair.
He is wise that knows when he’s well enough.
Rosalie Naumann contributed her wistful smile.
Her music is witty, ironic and allusive.
There’s no need to look so woebegone – we can get it fixed.
She was looking very woeful, with her eyes red and swollen.
The photos brought back some wonderful memories.
The film is spoiled by some very wooden acting.
The woozy aftermath of surgery can feel equally surreal.
This let me believe I am a wordy person.
They held this way to be workable.
After twenty minutes I started to get worried.
But the underlying conditions are still very worrisome.
This contract is worthless; you’ve been taken for a ride!
It is worthwhile to note that both suffered persecution.
The British considered him a worthy adversary.
Mike clench his hand with a wrathful spark in his eyes.
I was shocked to see their wretched living conditions.
Stop blubbering and tell me what’s wrong.

Words that Start with X

List of X Words

Xantham
Xanthan
Xanthans
Xanthate
Xanthations
Xanthein
Xanthene
Xanthic
Xanthin
Xanthine
Xanthins
Xanthism
Xanthochroia
Xanthochroic
Xanthochroid
Xanthoma
Xanthomatous
Xanthone
Xanthophyll
Xanthophylls
Xanthopsias
Xanthopterin
Xanthous
Xebec
Xebecs
Xenarthrans
Xenia
Xenial
Xenias
Xenic
Xenium
Xenobiotics
Xenocrystic
Xenodochium
Xenodochiums
Xenogamy
Xenogeneses
Xenogenesis
Xenogenetic
Xenogeny
Xenoglossia
Xenoglossies
Xenolith
Xenologists
Xenology
Xenomorphic
Xenon
Xenons
Xenophobias
Xenophya
Xenoplastic
Xenopus
Xenotime
Xenurine
Xerafin
Xerafins
Xeranses
Xeransis
Xeranthemum
Xeranthemums
Xerantic
Xerarch
Xerasia
Xeric
Xeriscaping
Xerochasies
Xerodermatic
Xerographer
Xerographers
Xerographic
Xeroma
Xeromas
Xeromata
Xeromorphic
Xeromorphous
Xerophagies
Xerophilies
Xerophilous
Xerophytism
Xerophytisms
Xerosere
Xeroses
Xerosis
Xerostomias
Xerotes
Xerothermic
Xerotic
Xerotripses
Xerotripsis
Xerox
Xeroxed
Xeroxes
Xeroxing
Xerus
Xiphiplastra
Xiphisterna
Xiphisternum
Xiphoid
Xiphoids
Xiphopagous
Xiphopaguses
Xiphosurans
Xoana
Xoanon
Xylan
Xylans
Xylem
Xylems
Xylene
Xylenes
Xylenol
Xylenols
Xylic
Xylidin
Xylidine
Xylidins
Xylitol
Xylobalsamum
Xylocarp
Xylocarpous
Xylogen
Xylogens
Xylographed
Xylographer
Xylographers
Xylographic
Xylographies
Xylographing
Xyloid
Xylol
Xylology
Xylols
Xyloma
Xylomas
Xylomata
Xylonic
Xylonite
Xylophagans
Xylophagous
Xylophilous
Xylophonist
Xylophonists
Xylose
Xyloses
Xylotomists
Xylotomy
Xylyl
Xylyls
Xyridaceous
Xyster
Xysters
Xysti
Xystoi
Xystos
Xysts
Xystus

Common Words that Start with X with Examples

I am grateful to my friend, James Eban, for making available his Tibetan copy of the autobiography so that I was able to compare it with my own xylographic copy – so old and worn.
The preparation of activated carbons from xylogen by steam activation method is reviewed.
Chewing sugarless gums, especially those with xylitol, can help reduce decay and increase the flow of saliva.
The product is mixed by six kinds of xylenol foreign matters.
Once in the xylem, the salts are carried passively in the transpiration stream to the upper parts of the plant.
With the increase of the xylan contents in broiler diets, the true availabilities of nutrients except P decreased.
Cut along the natural direction of brisket at xiphoid and get the top meat.
Common agents for the treatment of senile xerosis are moisturizing ointments or ointments containing steroids and urea.
This is a new xerographic printer.
The end result is polarized xenon.
Xanthophyll from the marigold flower is a potent antioxidant.
Xanthan and other hydrocolloids are now part of the tool kit of high – end chefs.
The effects of mass concentration, aeration rate, feeding mode, settling time on the biodegradation of butyl xanthate were investigated.

List of Words that Start with Y

Ya
Yabber
Yabbered
Yabbering
Yabbers
Yabbie
Yabbies
Yabby
Yacht
Yachted
Yachter
Yachters
Yachting
Yachtings
Yachtman
Yachtmen
Yachts
Yachtsman
Yachtsmen
Yack
Yacked
Yacking
Yacks
Yager
Yagers
Yagi
Yagis
Yah
Yahoo
Yahooism
Yahooisms
Yahoos
Yahrzeit
Yahrzeits
Yaird
Yairds
Yak
Yakitori
Yakitoris
Yakked
Yakker
Yakkers
Yakking
Yaks
Yakuza
Yald
Yam
Yamalka
Yamalkas
Yamen
Yamens
Yammer
Yammered
Yammerer
Yammerers
Yammering
Yammers
Yams
Yamulka
Yamulkas
Yamun
Yamuns
Yang
Yangs
Yank
Yanked
Yankee
Yanker
Yanking
Yanks
Yanqui
Yanquis
Yantra
Yantras
Yap
Yapock
Yapocks
Yapok
Yapoks
Yapon
Yapons
Yapped
Yapper
Yappers
Yapping
Yappingly
Yaps
Yar
Yard
Yardage
Yardages
Yardarm
Yardarms
Yardbird
Yardbirds
Yarded
Yarder
Yarders
Yarding
Yardland
Yardlands
Yardman
Yardmaster
Yardmasters
Yardmen
Yards
Yardstick
Yardsticks
Yardwand
Yardwands
Yardwork
Yardworks
Yare
Yarely
Yarer
Yarest
Yarmelke
Yarmelkes
Yarmulke
Yarmulkes
Yarn
Yarned
Yarner
Yarners
Yarning
Yarns
Yarrow
Yarrows
Yashmac
Yashmacs
Yashmak
Yashmaks
Yasmak
Yasmaks
Yatagan
Yatagans
Yataghan
Yataghans
Yatter
Yattered
Yattering
Yatters
Yaud
Yauds
Yaup
Yauped
Yauping
Yaupon
Yaupons
Yaups
Yautia
Yautias
Yaw
Yawed
Yawey
Yawing
Yawl
Yawled
Yawling
Yawls
Yawmeter
Yawmeters
Yawn
Yawned
Yawner
Yawners
Yawning
Yawningly
Yawns
Yawp
Yawped
Yawper
Yawpers
Yawping
Yawpings
Yawps
Yaws
Yay
Yays
Yea
Yeah
Yealing
Yealings
Yean
Yeaned
Yeaning
Yeanling
Yeanlings
Yeans
Year
Yearbook
Yearbooks
Yearend
Yearends
Yearlies
Yearling
Yearlings
Yearlong
Yearly
Yearn
Yearned
Yearner
Yearners
Yearning
Yearningly
Yearnings
Yearns
Years
Yeas
Yeasayer
Yeasayers
Yeast
Yeasted
Yeastier
Yeastiest
Yeastily
Yeastiness
Yeasting
Yeastless
Yeastlike
Yeasts
Yeasty
Yeatsian
Yecch
Yecchs
Yech
Yechs
Yechy
Yegg
Yeggman
Yeggmen
Yeggs
Yeh
Yelk
Yelks
Yell
Yelled
Yeller
Yellers
Yelling
Yellow
Yellowcake
Yellowed
Yellower
Yellowest
Yellowfin
Yellowfins
Yellowhammer
Yellowhammers
Yellowing
Yellowish
Yellowlegs
Yellowly
Yellowness
Yellows
Yellowtail
Yellowtails
Yellowthroat
Yellowthroats
Yellowware
Yellowwares
Yellowwood
Yellowwoods
Yellowy
Yells
Yelp
Yelped
Yelper
Yelpers
Yelping
Yelps
Yemeni
Yen
Yeniseian
Yenned
Yenning
Yens
Yenta
Yentas
Yeoman
Yeomanly
Yeomanries
Yeomanry
Yeomen
Yep
Yeps
Yerba
Yerbas
Yerk
Yerked
Yerking
Yerks
Yes
Yeses
Yeshiva
Yeshivah
Yeshivahs
Yeshivas
Yeshivot
Yeshivoth
Yessed
Yesses
Yessing
Yesterday
Yesterdays
Yestereve
Yestereves
Yestern
Yesternight
Yesternights
Yesteryear
Yesteryears
Yestreen
Yestreens
Yet
Yeti
Yetis
Yett
Yetts
Yeuk
Yeuked
Yeuking
Yeuks
Yeuky
Yew
Yews
Yo
Yob
Yobbo
Yobboes
Yobbos
Yobibyte
Yobo
Yobs
Yock
Yocking
Yocks
Yoctosecond
Yoctoseconds
Yod
Yodel
Yodeled
Yodeler
Yodelers
Yodeling
Yodelled
Yodeller
Yodellers
Yodelling
Yodels
Yodh
Yodhs
Yodle
Yodled
Yodler
Yodlers
Yodles
Yodling
Yods
Yoga
Yogas
Yogh
Yoghourt
Yoghourts
Yoghs
Yoghurt
Yoghurts
Yogi
Yogic
Yogin
Yogini
Yoginis
Yogins
Yogis
Yogistic

List of Words that Start with Z

Za
Zabaglione
Zabagliones
Zabaione
Zabaiones
Zabajone
Zabajones
Zacaton
Zacatons
Zaddick
Zaddik
Zaddikim
Zaffer
Zaffers
Zaffre
Zaffres
Zaftig
Zag
Zagged
Zagging
Zags
Zaibatsu
Zaikai
Zaikais
Zaire
Zairean
Zaires
Zairese
Zakat
Zamarra
Zamarras
Zambian
Zamia
Zamias
Zamindar
Zamindari
Zamindaris
Zamindars
Zanana
Zananas
Zander
Zanders
Zanier
Zanies
Zaniest
Zanily
Zaniness
Zany
Zanyish
Zap
Zapateado
Zapateados
Zapotec
Zapotecan
Zapped
Zapper
Zappers
Zappier
Zappiest
Zapping
Zappy
Zaps
Zaptiah
Zaptiahs
Zaptieh
Zaptiehs
Zaratite
Zaratites
Zareba
Zarebas
Zareeba
Zareebas
Zarf
Zarfs
Zariba
Zaribas
Zarzuela
Zarzuelas
Zas
Zastruga
Zastrugi
Zax
Zaxes
Zayin
Zayins
Zazen
Zazens
Zeal
Zealot
Zealotries
Zealotry
Zealots
Zealous
Zealously
Zealousness
Zeals
Zeatin
Zeatins
Zebec
Zebeck
Zebecks
Zebecs
Zebibyte
Zebra
Zebrafish
Zebrafishes
Zebraic
Zebras
Zebrass
Zebrasses
Zebrawood
Zebrawoods
Zebrine
Zebrines
Zebroid
Zebu
Zebus
Zecchin
Zecchins
Zechin
Zechins
Zed
Zedoaries
Zedoary
Zeds
Zee
Zees
Zein
Zeins
Zeitgeber
Zeitgebers
Zeitgeist
Zeitgeists
Zek
Zeks
Zelkova
Zelkovas
Zemindar
Zemindaries
Zemindars
Zemindary
Zemstva
Zemstvo
Zemstvos
Zenana
Zenanas
Zenith
Zenithal
Zeniths
Zeno
Zeolite
Zeolites
Zeolitic
Zep
Zephyr
Zephyrs
Zeppelin
Zeppelins
Zeppola
Zeppole
Zeppoles
Zeps
Zeptosecond
Zeptoseconds
Zerk
Zerks
Zero
Zeroed
Zeroes
Zeroing
Zeros
Zeroth
Zest
Zested
Zester
Zesters
Zestful
Zestfully
Zestfulness
Zestier
Zestiest
Zestily
Zesting
Zestless
Zests
Zesty
Zeta
Zetas
Zettabyte
Zettabytes
Zeugma
Zeugmas
Zeugmatic
Zibeline
Zibelines
Zibet
Zibeth
Zibeths
Zibets
Zidovudine
Zidovudines
Zig
Zigged
Zigging
Ziggurat
Ziggurats
Zigs
Zigzag
Zigzagged
Zigzagger
Zigzaggers
Zigzagging
Zigzaggy
Zigzags
Zikkurat
Zikkurats
Zikurat
Zikurats
Zilch
Zilches
Zill
Zillah
Zillahs
Zillion
Zillionaire
Zillionaires
Zillions
Zillionth
Zills
Zimbabwean
Zin
Zinc
Zincate
Zincates
Zinced
Zincic
Zincified
Zincifies
Zincify
Zincifying
Zincing
Zincite
Zincites
Zincked
Zincking
Zincky
Zincoid
Zincous
Zincs
Zincy
Zine
Zineb
Zinebs
Zines
Zinfandel
Zinfandels
Zing
Zingaro
Zinged
Zinger
Zingers
Zingier
Zingiest
Zinging
Zings
Zingy
Zinkenite
Zinkenites
Zinky
Zinnia
Zinnias
Zins
Zionist
Zip
Zipless
Ziplock
Zipped
Zipper
Zippered
Zippering
Zippers
Zippier
Zippiest
Zipping
Zippo
Zippy
Zips
Ziram
Zirams
Zircaloy
Zircaloys
Zircon
Zirconia
Zirconias
Zirconic
Zirconium
Zirconiums
Zircons
Zit
Zither
Zitherist
Zitherists
Zithern
Zitherns
Zithers
Ziti
Zitis
Zits
Zizith
Zizz
Zizzle
Zizzled
Zizzles
Zizzling
Zoa
Zoantharian
Zoantharians
Zoaria
Zoarial
Zoarium
Zocalo
Zocalos
Zodiac
Zodiacal
Zodiacs
Zoea
Zoeae
Zoeal
Zoeas
Zoftig
Zoic
Zoisite
Zoisites
Zolaesque
Zombi
Zombie
Zombielike
Zombies
Zombification
Zombifications
Zombified
Zombifies
Zombify
Zombifying
Zombiism
Zombiisms
Zombis
Zona
Zonae
Zonal
Zonally
Zonary
Zonate
Zonation
Zonations
Zone
Zoned
Zoneless
Zoner
Zoners
Zones
Zonetime
Zonetimes
Zoning
Zonk
Zonked
Zonking
Zonks
Zonula
Zonulae
Zonular
Zonulas
Zonule
Zonules
Zoo
Zoochore
Zoochores
Zooecia
Zooecium
Zooey
Zoogamete
Zoogametes
Zoogenic
Zoogenies
Zoogenous
Zoogeny
Zoogeographer
Zoogeographers
Zoogeographic
Zoogeographical
Zoogeographically
Zoogeographies
Zoogeography
Zooglea
Zoogleae
Zoogleal
Zoogleas

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Words that Start with Z with Examples

Examples of some common words that start with Z in English.

He zagged down the street on his bicycle.
Methods Entomological taxonomy and zoogeography principles and Methods were used in this study.
I agree that the demise of the London zoo would be terrible.
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone.
He always greeted me with a new zinger.
Without practice, hopes will be reduced to zero.
Sometimes you can find a Zebra flatworm sharing the snail shell with the hermit crab.