having a quality that is satisfying
"The movie is good."
"The good news made everyone happy and they celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting to the future together."
Learn 61 English words covering Adjectives of Positive Evaluation, Adjectives of Positive Evaluation of Beauty, Adjectives of Negative Evaluation and 3 more topics from the Adjectives: Adjectives Of Evaluation And Comparison list, each with pronunciation, a definition and example sentences.
having a quality that is satisfying
"The movie is good."
"The good news made everyone happy and they celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting to the future together."
providing pleasure and enjoyment
"She is a nice person."
"The nice waitress brought extra napkins and refilled their drinks without being asked and they left her a generous tip at the end."
having an acceptable or desirable quality or level
"The food is ok."
"The hotel accommodations were satisfactory, providing an ok experience for our short stay."
feeling well or in good health
"I am fine, thank you."
"After a good night's sleep, she felt perfectly fine and ready for the day."
good enough or satisfactory, though not exceptional
"The result is all right."
"While not perfect, the final presentation was all right and met the basic requirements."
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people
"This song is popular."
"The popular restaurant was always crowded and reservations had to be made at least two weeks in advance to guarantee a table for dinner."
achieving success or progress
"The result was positive."
"The company reported a significantly positive financial quarter, exceeding all previous earnings expectations."
suitable or appropriate for the situation
"Use the proper tool."
"The proper way to address a judge is to say your honor and you should stand when the judge enters the courtroom."
having more of a good quality
"This is better."
"The revised proposal offered a significantly better solution to the ongoing logistical challenges."
suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
"This is an apt title."
"Her insightful observations about human nature made her an apt choice for the psychology lecture."
showing approval or support
"The news was favorable."
"The company received favorable reviews from critics after the successful product launch."
very beautiful or attractive
"The view is lovely."
"The couple enjoyed a lovely picnic in the park, surrounded by beautiful scenery and warm sunshine."
capable of being approved
"This is acceptable."
"His proposal was deemed acceptable to the board of directors after careful consideration."
exceptionally impressive and beautiful, often bringing joy or admiration
"The party was splendid."
"The splendid feast included roasted turkey mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie and everyone ate until they could not move."
exceptionally beautiful or splendid, often inspiring awe or admiration
"The day is glorious."
"The glorious weather made everyone want to be outside and the park was filled with families having picnics and playing games."
(of a place or setting) extremely beautiful, peaceful, and perfect in a way that seems like it is from an idealized picture or story
"The beach was idyllic."
"They dreamed of retiring to an idyllic cottage nestled in the rolling hills of the countryside."
causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.
"Her resume is impressive."
"The young athlete's impressive performance at the championship earned her a spot on the national team."
causing people to experience great interest, shock, curiosity, or excitement
"The news was sensational."
"The tabloid newspaper published a sensational headline about the celebrity's private life."
having a quality that is not satisfying
"The news is bad."
"The bad weather forced them to cancel their outdoor wedding ceremony and move everything inside the church at the last minute."
against the law or morality
"That is wrong."
"Stealing from others is fundamentally wrong and unacceptable behavior."
having an unpleasant or harmful effect on someone or something
"It had a negative effect."
"The prolonged drought had a profoundly negative impact on agricultural yields throughout the region."
unfit for a particular person, thing, or situation
"This is improper behaviour."
"Wearing such casual attire to a formal state dinner would be considered highly improper."
lacking elegance or grace in expression, often leading to embarrassment or discomfort
"His speech was awkward."
"The comedian's awkward pauses and fumbled jokes made the audience squirm with discomfort."
against someone or something's advantage
"The weather was adverse."
"The medication caused adverse reactions in some patients including nausea headaches and dizziness so the doctor prescribed a different drug."
falling below an expected or satisfactory level
"The score was off."
"His performance was slightly off the mark, failing to meet the high expectations set by the judges."
dull and without innovation or change
"His speech was lackluster."
"The company's lackluster sales report caused the stock price to drop and investors worried about the future of the business."
not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose
"He is unfit."
"The candidate was deemed unfit for the demanding role due to his lack of relevant experience."
not pleasing to the eye
"The paint color is unattractive."
"The drab, faded curtains made the room look dull and unattractive to potential buyers."
having the potential to cause serious harm
"The disease is malignant."
"Early detection of the malignant tumor significantly improved the patient's chances of a full recovery."
extremely bad or unpleasant
"The movie was terrible."
"The terrible storm destroyed their roof and they had to stay with relatives while their house was being repaired by workers."
extremely bad, unacceptable, and often considered immoral
"That is gross."
"The smell coming from the old refrigerator was so gross that I had to hold my nose and run away."
having lower quality or lesser value compared to others
"This product is inferior."
"The cheap material used in this shirt is clearly inferior to the high quality fabric of expensive brands."
boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness
"The lecture was dull."
"The lecture was so dull that several students fell asleep in their chairs and the professor did not even notice because he was not paying attention either."
extremely undesirable
"This situation is rotten."
"The apples had been sitting in the bowl for so long that they became completely rotten and smelled terrible."
neither good nor bad, but rather ordinary in quality
"The food was mediocre."
"While the presentation was decent, the overall taste of the dish was rather mediocre."
very ugly in a strange or funny way
"The statue was grotesque."
"The artist created a grotesque sculpture that was both disturbing and strangely fascinating to observe."
extremely unpleasant or disagreeable
"The smell was nasty."
"The nasty sewage spill created an unbearable stench that permeated the entire neighborhood."
very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening
"The creature is monstrous."
"The monstrous creature in the horror movie had sharp teeth and glowing red eyes that terrified everyone in the theater."
extremely unpleasant or bad
"The smell is horrible."
"The horrible smell coming from the fridge made her realize that the milk had expired several days ago and gone bad."
done with little attention to detail or precision
"His work was sloppy."
"The sloppy execution of the experiment led to unreliable and inconclusive results."
having very low quality
"The movie was cheesy."
"His attempt at a romantic gesture was so cheesy that it was almost embarrassing to witness."
having low quality or no worth
"That idea is rubbish."
"He dismissed the proposal as utter rubbish, citing its impracticality and lack of innovation."
having the same amount, size, quantity, etc.
"All people are equal."
"All people are equal under the law regardless of their race religion or gender identity."
identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc.
"They look like twins."
"The two paintings, though created by different artists, were strikingly like in their composition and color palette."
like another thing or person in every way
"We have the same shirt."
"The same song played on the radio every hour and it was starting to drive him crazy so he turned off the music."
similar in every detail and totally alike
"The shirts are identical."
"The two sisters are identical twins and even their parents sometimes confuse them."
having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing
"This is equivalent."
"A master's degree is considered equivalent to several years of advanced professional experience in this field."
identical in appearance, design, or pattern
"The curtains are matching."
"She chose a handbag and shoes that were perfectly matching in color and style."
consistent in form or character
"The soldiers were uniform."
"The new company policy ensures that all employees receive uniform treatment and opportunities."
(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical
"The twins look alike."
"The two sisters look so much alike that people often mistake them for twins even though they are three years apart."
similar and in agreement with something
"The shapes are congruent."
"The architect ensured that the new building's design was congruent with the historical style of the surrounding neighborhood."
being the one that is different, extra, or not included
"Do you have other sizes?"
"The other car parked too close to hers and she could not open her driver side door without hitting the door of the adjacent vehicle."
completely different or contrasting in nature, form, or quality
"They are opposite."
"Their personalities were completely opposite, yet they managed to build a strong and lasting friendship."
referring to different choices that challenge traditional norms
"This is an alternative."
"The activists presented an alternative vision for urban development that prioritized sustainability and community engagement."
different in comparison to something else based on the circumstances
"The prices are differential."
"The company offers differential pricing based on factors such as customer loyalty and purchase volume."
separate and different in a way that is easily recognized
"The colors are distinct."
"The distinct smell of coffee filled the room and everyone felt more awake."
(of physical movement or natural separation) spreading away from a single point or each other, creating increasing distance over time
"The roads were divergent."
"The divergent paths of the two rivers eventually led them to separate oceans."
evaluated in relation to another thing, considering their similarities or differences
"It is a comparative study."
"This comparative analysis highlights significant differences between the two economic models."
measured or judged in comparison to something else
"It is a relative success."
"The success of the project was relative to the limited resources available at the time."
not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior
"His work is inconsistent."
"His inconsistent performance at work worried his boss because some days he was excellent and other days he made many mistakes."
differing in certain aspects or characteristics from the standard or common form
"This is a variant strain."
"Scientists are studying a new variant of the virus with increased transmissibility."
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