Do you find yourself running out of adjectives to describe things? If so, take a look at this list of different types of adjectives in English. Learn the definitions and examples, then try using some of them in your own writing. With practice, you’ll be able to choose the perfect adjective to convey your meaning every time.
Adjective List and Types in English
| Word | Type |
| content | adjective, verb, noun |
| adult | adjective, noun |
| due | adjective, noun, adverb |
| powerful | adjective |
| middle | adjective, noun |
| nearby | adjective, adverb |
| prior | adjective, noun, idiom |
| sharp | adjective, verb, adverb |
| regular | adjective, noun |
| comfortable | adjective, noun |
| healthy | adjective |
| wild | adjective, adverb, noun |
| proud | adjective, idiom |
| fast | adjective, adverb, verb |
| effective | adjective, noun |
| rare | adjective |
| emotional | adjective |
| interesting | adjective |
| old | adjective |
| similar | adjective |
| wise | adjective, verb, idiom |
| initial | adjective, noun, verb |
| thick | adjective, adverb, noun |
| broad | adjective, noun |
| apart | adjective, adverb |
| equivalent | adjective, noun |
| impossible | adjective |
| round | adjective, noun, adverb |
| happy | adjective |
| federal | adjective |
| spiritual | adjective, noun |
| brief | adjective, noun, verb |
| crazy | adjective, noun, idiom |
| narrow | adjective, verb, noun |
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