Behold the ultimate adjective list, filled with close to 2,000 amazing adjectives to help you describe almost anything.
The usefulness of an adjective comes from it’s ability to characterize a noun, giving more detailed and imaginative information about the object of discussion.
Adjectives add the ability to visualize something more clearly to a reader, convey feelings with more emotion, and to describe exactly what the speaker or writer wants.
The perfect adjective can mean the difference between a flavorful, juicy, medium-well cheeseburger and a basic mass-produced fast food sandwich. It’s all in how you describe what you want.
Use this list to harness the power and deliciousness of the mighty adjective.
Oh yes, to mix it up and keep it interesting for all of us, each of the powerful adjectives listed below is proceeded by a lovely animal creature ready to help you learn one of the most powerful tools in the English language.
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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
- adhoc
- adamant
- adaptable
- addicted
- adept
- adhesive
- 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 B
- babyish
- back
- bad
- baggy
- barbarous
- bare
- barren
- bashful
- basic
- batty
- bawdy
- beautiful
- beefy
- befitting
- belated
- belligerent
- beloved
- beneficial
- bent
- berserk
- best
- better
- bewildered
- bewitched
- big
- big-hearted
- billowy
- biodegradable
- bite-sized
- biting
- bitter
- bizarre
- black
- black-and-white
- bland
- blank
- blaring
- bleak
- blind
- blissful
- blond
- bloody
- blue
- blue-eyed
- blushing
- bogus
- boiling
- bold
- bony
- boorish
- bored
- boring
- bossy
- both
- bouncy
- boundless
- bountiful
- bowed
- brainy
- brash
- brave
- brawny
- breakable
- breezy
- brief
- bright
- brilliant
- brisk
- broad
- broken
- bronze
- brown
- bruised
- bubbly
- bulky
- bumpy
- buoyant
- burdensome
- burly
- bustling
- busy
- buttery
- buzzing
Adjectives That Start With C
- cagey
- calculating
- callous
- calm
- candid
- canine
- capable
- capital
- capricious
- carefree
- careful
- careless
- caring
- cautious
- cavernous
- ceaseless
- celebrated
- certain
- changeable
- charming
- cheap
- cheeky
- cheerful
- cheery
- chemical
- chief
- childlike
- chilly
- chivalrous
- chubby
- chunky
- circular
- clammy
- classic
- classy
- clean
- clear
- clear-cut
- clever
- cloistered
- close
- closed
- cloudy
- clueless
- clumsy
- cluttered
- coarse
- coherent
- cold
- colorful
- colorless
- colossal
- colossal
- combative
- comfortable
- common
- compassionate
- competent
- complete
- complex
- complicated
- composed
- concerned
- concrete
- condemned
- condescending
- confused
- conscious
- considerate
- constant
- contemplative
- content
- conventional
- convincing
- convoluted
- cooing
- cooked
- cool
- cooperative
- coordinated
- corny
- corrupt
- costly
- courageous
- courteous
- cowardly
- crabby
- crafty
- craven
- crazy
- creamy
- creative
- creepy
- criminal
- crisp
- critical
- crooked
- crowded
- cruel
- crushing
- cuddly
- cultivated
- cultured
- cumbersome
- curious
- curly
- curved
- curvy
- cut
- cute
- cylindrical
- cynical
Adjectives That Start With D
- daffy
- daily
- damaged
- damaging
- damp
- dangerous
- dapper
- dapper
- daring
- dark
- darling
- dashing
- dazzling
- dead
- deadly
- deadpan
- deafening
- dear
- dearest
- debonair
- decayed
- deceitful
- decent
- decimal
- decisive
- decorous
- deep
- deeply
- defeated
- defective
- defenseless
- defensive
- defiant
- deficient
- definite
- delayed
- delectable
- delicate
- delicious
- delightful
- delirious
- demanding
- demonic
- dense
- dental
- dependable
- dependent
- depraved
- depressed
- deranged
- descriptive
- deserted
- despicable
- detailed
- determined
- devilish
- devoted
- didactic
- different
- difficult
- digital
- dilapidated
- diligent
- dim
- diminutive
- dimpled
- dimwitted
- direct
- direful
- dirty
- disagreeable
- disastrous
- discreet
- discrete
- disfigured
- disguised
- disgusted
- disgusting
- dishonest
- disillusioned
- disloyal
- dismal
- dispensable
- distant
- distinct
- distorted
- distraught
- distressed
- disturbed
- divergent
- dizzy
- domineering
- dopey
- doting
- double
- doubtful
- downright
- drab
- draconian
- drafty
- drained
- dramatic
- dreary
- droopy
- drunk
- dry
- dual
- dull
- dull
- dusty
- dutiful
- dynamic
- dysfunctional
Adjectives That Start With E
- each
- eager
- early
- earnest
- earsplitting
- earthy
- easy
- easy-going
- eatable
- economic
- ecstatic
- edible
- educated
- efficacious
- efficient
- eight
- elaborate
- elastic
- elated
- elderly
- electric
- elegant
- elementary
- elfin
- elite
- elliptical
- emaciated
- embarrassed
- embellished
- eminent
- emotional
- empty
- enchanted
- enchanting
- encouraging
- endurable
- energetic
- enlightened
- enormous
- enraged
- entertaining
- enthusiastic
- entire
- envious
- envious
- equable
- equal
- equatorial
- erect
- erratic
- essential
- esteemed
- ethereal
- ethical
- euphoric
- evanescent
- evasive
- even
- evergreen
- everlasting
- every
- evil
- exalted
- exasperated
- excellent
- excitable
- excited
- exciting
- exclusive
- exemplary
- exhausted
- exhilarated
- exotic
- expensive
- experienced
- expert
- extensive
- extra-large
- extraneous
- extra-small
- extroverted
- exuberant
- exultant
Adjectives That Start With F
- fabulous
- faded
- failing
- faint
- fair
- faithful
- fake
- fallacious
- false
- familiar
- famous
- fanatical
- fancy
- fantastic
- far
- faraway
- far-flung
- far-off
- fascinated
- fast
- fat
- fatal
- fatherly
- faulty
- favorable
- favorite
- fearful
- fearless
- feeble
- feigned
- feisty
- feline
- female
- feminine
- fertile
- festive
- few
- fickle
- fierce
- filthy
- fine
- finicky
- finished
- firm
- first
- firsthand
- fitting
- five
- fixed
- flagrant
- flaky
- flamboyant
- flashy
- flat
- flawed
- flawless
- flickering
- flimsy
- flippant
- floppy
- flowery
- flufy
- fluid
- flustered
- fluttering
- foamy
- focused
- fond
- foolhardy
- foolish
- forceful
- foregoing
- forgetful
- forked
- formal
- forsaken
- forthright
- fortunate
- four
- fragile
- fragrant
- frail
- frank
- frantic
- frayed
- free
- freezing
- French
- frequent
- fresh
- fretful
- friendly
- frightened
- frightening
- frigid
- frilly
- frivolous
- frizzy
- front
- frosty
- frothy
- frozen
- frugal
- fruitful
- frustrating
- full
- fumbling
- fumbling
- functional
- funny
- furry
- furtive
- fussy
- future
- futuristic
- fuzzy
Adjectives That Start With G
- gabby
- gainful
- gamy
- gaping
- gargantuan
- garrulous
- gaseous
- gaudy
- general
- general
- generous
- gentle
- genuine
- ghastly
- giant
- giddy
- gifted
- gigantic
- giving
- glamorous
- glaring
- glass
- 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
- grounded
- growing
- growling
- grown
- grubby
- gruesome
- grumpy
- guarded
- guiltless
- guilty
- gullible
- gummy
- gusty
- guttural
Adjectives That Start With H
- habitual
- hairy
- half
- half
- hallowed
- halting
- handmade
- handsome
- handsomely
- 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
Adjectives That Start With I
- icky
- icy
- ideal
- 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
Adjectives That Start With J
- jaded
- jagged
- jam-packed
- jaunty
- jazzy
- jealous
- jittery
- jobless
- joint
- jolly
- jovial
- joyful
- joyous
- jubilant
- judicious
- juicy
- jumbled
- jumbo
- jumpy
- jumpy
- junior
- juvenile
Adjectives That Start With K
- kaleidoscopic
- kaput
- keen
- key
- kind
- kindhearted
- kindly
- klutzy
- knobby
- knotty
- knowing
- knowledgeable
- known
- kooky
- kosher
Adjectives That Start With L
- labored
- lackadaisical
- lacking
- lame
- lame
- lamentable
- languid
- lanky
- large
- last
- lasting
- late
- laughable
- lavish
- lawful
- lazy
- leading
- leafy
- lean
- learned
- left
- legal
- legitimate
- lethal
- level
- lewd
- light
- lighthearted
- likable
- like
- likeable
- likely
- limited
- limp
- limping
- linear
- lined
- liquid
- literate
- little
- live
- lively
- livid
- living
- loathsome
- lone
- lonely
- long
- longing
- long-term
- loose
- lopsided
- lost
- loud
- loutish
- lovable
- lovely
- loving
- low
- lowly
- loyal
- lucky
- ludicrous
- lumbering
- luminous
- lumpy
- lush
- lustrous
- luxuriant
- luxurious
- lying
- lyrical
Adjectives That Start With M
- macabre
- macho
- mad
- maddening
- made-up
- madly
- magenta
- magical
- magnificent
- majestic
- major
- makeshift
- male
- malicious
- mammoth
- maniacal
- many
- marked
- married
- marvelous
- masculine
- massive
- material
- materialistic
- mature
- meager
- mealy
- mean
- measly
- meaty
- medical
- mediocre
- medium
- meek
- melancholy
- mellow
- melodic
- melted
- memorable
- menacing
- merciful
- mere
- merry
- messy
- metallic
- mighty
- mild
- military
- milky
- mindless
- miniature
- minor
- minty
- minute
- miscreant
- miserable
- miserly
- misguided
- mistaken
- misty
- mixed
- moaning
- modern
- modest
- moist
- moldy
- momentous
- monstrous
- monthly
- monumental
- moody
- moral
- mortified
- motherly
- motionless
- mountainous
- muddled
- muddy
- muffled
- multicolored
- mundane
- mundane
- murky
- mushy
- musty
- mute
- muted
- mysterious
Adjectives That Start With N
- naive
- nappy
- narrow
- nasty
- natural
- naughty
- nauseating
- nautical
- near
- neat
- nebulous
- necessary
- needless
- needy
- negative
- neglected
- negligible
- neighboring
- neighborly
- nervous
- nervous
- new
- next
- nice
- nice
- nifty
- nimble
- nine
- nippy
- nocturnal
- noiseless
- noisy
- nonchalant
- nondescript
- nonsensical
- nonstop
- normal
- nostalgic
- nosy
- notable
- noted
- noteworthy
- novel
- noxious
- null
- numb
- numberless
- numerous
- nutritious
- nutty
Adjectives That Start With O
- oafish
- obedient
- obeisant
- obese
- oblivious
- oblong
- obnoxious
- obscene
- obsequious
- observant
- obsolete
- obtainable
- obvious
- occasional
- oceanic
- odd
- oddball
- offbeat
- offensive
- official
- oily
- old
- old-fashioned
- omniscient
- one
- onerous
- only
- open
- opposite
- optimal
- optimistic
- opulent
- orange
- orderly
- ordinary
- organic
- original
- ornate
- ornery
- ossified
- other
- our
- outgoing
- outlandish
- outlying
- outrageous
- outstanding
- oval
- overconfident
- overcooked
- overdue
- overjoyed
- overlooked
- overrated
- overt
- overwrought
Adjectives That Start With P
- painful
- painstaking
- palatable
- pale
- paltry
- panicky
- panoramic
- parallel
- parched
- parsimonious
- partial
- passionate
- past
- pastel
- pastoral
- pathetic
- peaceful
- penitent
- peppery
- perfect
- perfumed
- periodic
- perky
- permissible
- perpetual
- perplexed
- personal
- pertinent
- pesky
- pessimistic
- petite
- petty
- petty
- phobic
- phony
- physical
- picayune
- piercing
- pink
- piquant
- pitiful
- placid
- plain
- plaintive
- plant
- plastic
- plausible
- playful
- pleasant
- pleased
- pleasing
- plucky
- plump
- plush
- pointed
- pointless
- poised
- polished
- polite
- political
- pompous
- poor
- popular
- portly
- posh
- positive
- possessive
- possible
- potable
- powerful
- powerless
- practical
- precious
- premium
- present
- present
- prestigious
- pretty
- previous
- pricey
- prickly
- primary
- prime
- pristine
- private
- prize
- probable
- productive
- profitable
- profuse
- proper
- protective
- proud
- prudent
- psychedelic
- psychotic
- public
- puffy
- pumped
- punctual
- pungent
- puny
- pure
- purple
- purring
- pushy
- pushy
- putrid
- puzzled
- puzzling
Adjectives That Start With Q
- quack
- quaint
- quaint
- qualified
- quarrelsome
- quarterly
- queasy
- querulous
- questionable
- quick
- quickest
- quick-witted
- quiet
- quintessential
- quirky
- quixotic
- quixotic
- quizzical
Adjectives That Start With R
- rabid
- racial
- radiant
- ragged
- rainy
- rambunctious
- rampant
- rapid
- rare
- rash
- raspy
- ratty
- raw
- ready
- real
- realistic
- reasonable
- rebel
- recent
- receptive
- reckless
- recondite
- rectangular
- red
- redundant
- reflecting
- reflective
- regal
- regular
- reliable
- relieved
- remarkable
- reminiscent
- remorseful
- remote
- repentant
- repulsive
- required
- resolute
- resonant
- respectful
- responsible
- responsive
- revolving
- rewarding
- rhetorical
- rich
- right
- righteous
- rightful
- rigid
- ringed
- ripe
- ritzy
- roasted
- robust
- romantic
- roomy
- rosy
- rotating
- rotten
- rotund
- rough
- round
- rowdy
- royal
- rubbery
- ruddy
- rude
- rundown
- runny
- rural
- rustic rusty
- ruthless
Adjectives That Start With S
- sable
- sad
- safe
- salty
- same
- sandy
- sane
- sarcastic
- sardonic
- sassy
- satisfied
- satisfying
- savory
- scaly
- scandalous
- scant
- scarce
- scared
- scary
- scattered
- scented
- scholarly
- scientific
- scintillating
- scornful
- scratchy
- scrawny
- screeching
- second
- secondary
- second-hand
- secret
- secretive
- sedate
- seemly
- selective
- self-assured
- selfish
- self-reliant
- sentimental
- separate
- serene
- serious
- serpentine
- several
- severe
- shabby
- shadowy
- shady
- shaggy
- shaky
- shallow
- shameful
- shameless
- sharp
- shimmering
- shiny
- shivering
- shocked
- shocking
- shoddy
- short
- short-term
- showy
- shrill
- shut
- shy
- sick
- silent
- silky
- silly
- small
- smarmy
- smart
- smelly
- smiling
- smoggy
- smooth
- smug
- snappy
- snarling
- sneaky
- sniveling
- snobbish
- snoopy
- snotty
- sociable
- soft
- soggy
- solid
- somber
- some
- sophisticated
- sordid
- sore
- sorrowful
- soulful
- soupy
- sour
- sour
- Spanish
- sparkling
- sparse
- special
- specific
- spectacular
- speedy
- spherical
- spicy
- spiffy
- spiky
- spirited
- spiritual
- spiteful
- splendid
- spooky
- spotless
- spotted
- spotty
- spry
- spurious
- squalid
- silver
- similar
- simple
- simplistic
- sincere
- sinful
- single
- six
- sizzling
- skeletal
- skillful
- skinny
- sleepy
- slight
- slim
- slimy
- slippery
- sloppy
- slow
- slushy
- square
- squeaky
- squealing
- squeamish
- squiggly
- stable
- staid
- stained
- staking
- stale
- standard
- standing
- starchy
- stark
- starry
- statuesque
- steadfast
- steady
- steel
- steep
- stereotyped
- sticky
- stiff
- stimulating
- stingy
- stormy
- stout
- straight
- strange
- strict
- strident
- striking
- striped
- strong
- studious
- stunning
- stunning
- stupendous
- stupid
- sturdy
- stylish
- subdued
- submissive
- subsequent
- substantial
- subtle
- suburban
- successful
- succinct
- succulent
- sudden
- sugary
- sulky
- sunny
- super
- superb
- superficial
- superior
- supportive
- supreme
- sure-footed
- surprised
- suspicious
- svelte
- swanky
- sweaty
- sweet
- sweltering
- swift
- sympathetic
- symptomatic
- synonymous
Adjectives That Start With T
- taboo
- tacit
- tacky
- talented
- talkative
- tall
- tame
- tan
- tangible
- tangy
- tart
- tasteful
- tasteless
- tasty
- tattered
- taut
- tawdry
- tearful
- tedious
- teeming
- teeny
- teeny-tiny
- telling
- temporary
- tempting
- ten
- tender
- tense
- tenuous
- tepid
- terrible
- terrific
- tested
- testy
- thankful
- that
- therapeutic
- these
- thick
- thin
- thinkable
- third
- thirsty
- this
- thorny
- thorough
- those
- thoughtful
- thoughtless
- threadbare
- threatening
- three
- thrifty
- thundering
- thunderous
- tidy
- tight
- tightfisted
- timely
- tinted
- tiny
- tired
- tiresome
- toothsome
- torn
- torpid
- total
- tough
- towering
- tragic
- trained
- tranquil
- trashy
- traumatic
- treasured
- tremendous
- triangular
- tricky
- trifling
- trim
- trite
- trivial
- troubled
- truculent
- TRUE
- trusting
- trustworthy
- trusty
- truthful
- tubby
- turbulent
- twin
- two
- typical
Adjectives That Start With U
- ubiquitous
- ugliest
- ugly
- ultimate
- ultra
- unable
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Adjectives That Start With V
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Adjectives That Start With X
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Adjectives That Start With Y
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