Adjectives of Shapes · Adjectives: Attributes Things

having hard, pointed, and often curved protrusions, like horns or antlers

"The rhino is horny."

"The majestic stag proudly displayed its impressive, horny antlers against the evening sky."

having a shape characterized by straight lines and sharp corners, resembling a box

"The car has a boxy shape."

"The car has a boxy shape with sharp corners and flat surfaces like a box on wheels."

(of hair) having a lot of small tight curls that are neither smooth nor shiny

"My hair is frizzy today."

"My hair is frizzy today because of the humidity in the air after the rainstorm passed through."

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

"My hair is curly."

"Her curly hair bounced as she walked and she often complained that it was difficult to brush because the tangles were so tight."

(of hair) cut in different lengths to create volume and movement

"Her hair is layered."

"The stylist recommended a layered haircut to add volume and a modern look to her fine hair."

having an end or tip that is sharp

"The knife has a pointed tip."

"The knife has a pointed tip that can be used to pierce through tough packaging or rope."

having the shape of a U-shaped curve, often seen in trajectories, mirrors, or arches

"The curve is parabolic."

"The parabolic shape of the satellite dish helps it focus radio waves from space and scientists use it to communicate with distant spacecraft."

having a sharp or well-defined cutting edge

"The knife is sharp-edged."

"The knife is sharp edged and can cut through paper and vegetables with ease."

having a sharp or tapered tip

"The witch has a pointy hat."

"The witch has a pointy hat and a long crooked nose and warts on her chin."

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

"Her skirt is pleated."

"The pleated skirt had neat folds that gave it a classic look and she wore it to the office every Friday."

having a specific number or type of sides

"The coin is two-sided."

"The cube is six sided and each side is a perfect square of the same size."

continuing in a direct line without deviation or curvature

"His hair is straight."

"The straight road led directly to the beach so we did not need to use the GPS at all."

(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement

"The shirt is loose."

"She preferred wearing loose-fitting pajamas that allowed her to move freely while sleeping comfortably."

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

"My shoes are tight."

"My shoes are tight and pinch my toes so I need to buy a larger size."

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

"The mountain is steep."

"The hikers found the steep ascent of the mountain extremely challenging but ultimately rewarding."

positioned at an angle

"The roof is inclined."

"The inclined plane of the solar panels was carefully adjusted to maximize sun exposure throughout the day."

having a surface that is flat and horizontal

"The table is level."

"Ensure the surface is perfectly level before proceeding with the intricate assembly."

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

"The staircase is spiral."

"The spiral staircase wound around and around up to the top of the lighthouse tower."

curved downwards or sharply bent

"The wire is hooked."

"The shepherd's crook had a hooked end to help him guide the sheep."

(of hair) consisting of long and thin strands

"The hair was stringy."

"After swimming in the ocean, her long hair became stringy and difficult to manage."

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

"The knife is sharp."

"The sharp knife cut through the tomato easily without squashing it so she could make perfect slices for her sandwich at lunch."

lacking a sharp or pointed edge

"The knife is blunt."

"The chef discarded the blunt kitchen knife, opting for a freshly sharpened blade for precision cutting."