A146 words
Basic Adjectives
Fundamental describing words used every day.
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Words in this collection
- bigadjectivebɪgOf considerable size, extent, or intensity.
- smalladjectivesmɔlOf a size that is less than normal or usual; not large or big.
- hotadjectivehɒtHaving a high temperature.
- coldadjectivekəʊldhaving a low temperature; lacking warmth or emotional warmth; an illness causing a runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat.
- goodɡʊdOf a quality that is desirable, satisfactory, or adequate; pleasing, beneficial.
- badadjectivebædNot good; of low quality or poor standard.
- newadjectivenjuːNot existing before; recently made, invented, or discovered.
- oldadjectiveoʊldHaving lived or existed for a long time; not young or new.
- youngyŭngHaving lived or existed for only a short time; not old.
- longadjectivelɔŋExtending far or having a considerable extent in space, time, or quantity.
- shortadjectiveʃɔːtof little length, duration, or height; not long or tall.
- highadjectivehaɪHaving a great vertical extent; measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top.
- lowloʊOf less than average height, depth, or amount; situated not far above the ground or base.
- fastadjectivefæstMoving or happening at high speed; quick.
- slowadjectivesloʊMoving or operating at a low speed; not fast.
- easyadjectiveˈiːzɪRequiring little effort or difficulty; not demanding or stressful.
- hardadjectivehɑːdFirm, solid, and resistant to pressure; requiring considerable physical or mental effort; difficult to accomplish, understand, or endure.
- sadadjectivesædFeeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
- beautifuladjectiveˈbyu tə fəlPleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically; possessing qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to perceive.
- cleanadjectiveklinFree from dirt, marks, stains, or unwanted substances.
- dirtyadjectiveˈdɜr tiUnclean or soiled with dirt, grime, or filth.
- openadjectiveˈoʊ pənTo move a door, lid, or container so that access is possible; not closed or sealed.
- wrongrɒŋNot correct, true, or accurate; contrary to what is morally right, just, or acceptable.
- freeadjectivefriːNot under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
- richadjectiverɪtʃHaving a great deal of money or assets; possessing abundant valuable resources.
- pooradjectivepʊərHaving little money or few possessions; lacking adequate resources to live comfortably.
- fullfʊlContaining or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space.
- emptyadjectiveˈɛmptɪContaining nothing; having no people, objects, or contents inside.
- heavyadjectiveˈhɛv iHaving great weight; of high density or great physical force.
- lightnounlītThe natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; the opposite of darkness.
- darkadjectivedɑrkLacking or having very little light; the opposite of light or bright.
- brightadjectivebraɪtGiving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.
- quietadjectiveˈkwaɪətMaking little or no noise; free from disturbance or activity.
- sweetadjectiveswiːtHaving the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not bitter, salty, or sour.
- souradjectivesaʊərHaving a sharp, acidic taste like that of lemon juice or vinegar.
- earlyˈɜr liAt a time before the usual or expected time; occurring near the beginning of a period, process, or sequence.
- nearadverbnɪərat or to a short distance in space or time; close to
- leftadjectivelɛftThe opposite of right; the west side of one's body when facing north; past tense/participle of 'to leave' meaning to go away from or depart.
- rightadjectiveraɪtCorrect, proper, or in accordance with fact, reason, or a standard; also indicating direction (opposite of left).
- truetruIn accordance with fact or reality; not false or erroneous.
- firstadjectivefɜrstcoming before all others in time, order, or importance.
- lastadjectivelɑːstcoming after all others in time or order; final.
- readyadjectiveˈrɛd iFully prepared or equipped for immediate action or use; in a suitable state.
- possibleadjectiveˈpɒsɪbəlCapable of happening, existing, or being true without contravening natural or logical laws.
- simpleadjectiveˈsɪm pəlEasily understood or done; presenting little difficulty.
- necessaryadjectiveˈnɛsɪsərɪrequired to be done, achieved, or present; essential.