Adjectives of Dimension, Adjectives of Small and Medium Size, Adjectives of Small Quantity and 4 More Topics · Adjectives: Size Quantity

short and thick in proportion to the length

"The dog has stubby legs."

"The stubby pencil was too short to hold comfortably so she finally threw it away and bought a new one."

long and thin, often more than expected or typical

"The shadow was elongated."

"The elongated neck of the giraffe allows it to reach leaves high up in the trees, a unique adaptation for survival."

exceptionally wide, exceeding standard measurements

"He bought an ultra-wide lens."

"The ultra-wide lens captured the entire mountain range in a single photograph with incredible detail and clarity."

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

"The road is long."

"The long line at the grocery store made her late for her appointment with the doctor this morning unfortunately."

having a below-average distance between two points

"Her hair is short."

"The short story was so interesting that I read it twice and recommended it to everyone."

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

"The lake is deep."

"The deep ocean is dark and cold and pressure at the bottom is so intense that only special submarines can explore the strange creatures that live there."

having a large length from side to side

"The river is wide."

"The wide river flows slowly through the valley and provides water for many local farms nearby."

having a long distance between opposite sides

"The book is thick."

"He struggled to push the thick, heavy door open because it had not been oiled in a very long time."

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

"The paper is thin."

"She carefully folded the thin sheet of paper to fit it into the envelope."

having greater than average height

"My brother is tall."

"The tall building downtown has fifty floors and a beautiful view of the entire city."

having a large distance between one side and another

"His shoulders are broad."

"He has broad shoulders because he has been swimming competitively for more than ten years now."

extremely great in extent, size, or area

"The desert is vast."

"The vast desert stretched as far as the eye could see without any sign of water anywhere."

having a limited distance between opposite sides

"The path is narrow."

"The narrow path between the two buildings was barely wide enough for one person to walk through safely."

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

"The water is shallow."

"The shallow end of the pool was only three feet deep so it was safe for young children who were still learning how to swim without floaties."

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

"The living room is spacious."

"The living room is spacious and can easily fit a large sofa and several armchairs."

covering a large area

"The garden is extensive."

"The extensive library contained over fifty thousand books and the scholar spent years researching the history of the region."

very small, usually smaller than the standard or usual size

"She drives a mini car."

"The mini fridge in the dorm room could hold only a few drinks and some snacks but it was enough for one person."

incredibly small in size

"The bug is minuscule."

"The minuscule insect was barely visible to the naked eye and the scientist used a microscope to study its features."

(Scottish) very small in size

"The baby is wee."

"The wee baby slept peacefully in her crib and her parents watched her through the baby monitor from the living room."

extremely small, almost to the point of being unnoticeable

"The chance is infinitesimal."

"The chance of winning the lottery is infinitesimal so you should not spend all your money on tickets expecting to get rich."

having a size that is not small or big

"The dog is medium-sized."

"The medium-sized dog was perfect for their apartment because it did not need too much space to run around."

very small in size, related to the fictional country of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels"

"The car looks lilliputian."

"The lilliputian details on the miniature model train were so small that she needed a magnifying glass to see them properly."

below average in physical size

"The mouse is small."

"The small coffee shop on the corner serves the best espresso in the entire neighborhood according to local residents."

below average in size

"A little dog barked."

"The little girl carefully placed her toys back into the wooden box before going to sleep at night."

much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual form

"She collects miniature horses."

"The miniature horse was no bigger than a large dog and the children loved petting its soft mane and gentle nose."

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

"I want a medium drink."

"I ordered a medium pizza with extra cheese and pepperoni for dinner tonight."

much smaller than what is normal

"The doll was diminutive."

"The diminutive teacup was perfect for her small hands and delicate fingers."

having or consisting of two aspects, parts, functions, etc.

"She has dual citizenship."

"She has dual citizenship in Canada and France so she can live and work in both countries without any restrictions."

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

"The portions are meager."

"The refugees survived on meager rations of rice and beans and many children suffered from malnutrition during the long conflict."

existing in smaller amounts than what is needed

"Water is scarce here."

"Clean drinking water is scarce in many parts of Africa and Asia today."

without another thing or person existing in the same category

"This is the only choice."

"He was the only person who volunteered to help the old lady carry her heavy groceries up the stairs to her apartment."

referring to a single item or entity

"She has singular talent."

"The artist's singular vision allowed her to create truly unique and groundbreaking works of art."

existing without any others of the same type

"This is my sole car."

"He was the sole survivor of the shipwreck, a testament to his incredible resilience."

isolated and without any support

"He is a lone wolf."

"The lone tree stood in the middle of the empty field and it provided shade for the sheep on hot days."

no more than one in number

"I have a single ticket."

"Each participant can redeem a single voucher for a complimentary beverage at the event."

existing as the only one and without any other of the same kind

"A solitary tree stood."

"The solitary lighthouse keeper maintained the beacon, a lone sentinel against the stormy seas."

having the least or smallest amount possible

"The cost is minimum."

"The minimum wage in this state is fifteen dollars per hour but many workers still struggle to afford rent and food for their families."

used to highlight how insignificant, minor, or small something is

"It was mere water."

"She dismissed his concerns as mere trifles, failing to grasp the seriousness of the situation."

pertaining to or involving of two distinct elements or parts

"The code is binary."

"The binary code uses only zeros and ones to represent information in computers."

consisting of two equal or similar things or parts

"He has double vision."

"The hotel offered a special package including a double room and breakfast for two people."

consisting of three part, elements, people, etc.

"She ordered a triple espresso."

"The triple chocolate cake was too rich for one person but the whole family enjoyed sharing it after dinner."

minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

"It is a small bag."

"Even a small act of kindness can have a profound impact on someone's day."

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

"The damage is minimal."

"The minimal amount of rain this summer caused a drought and the farmers lost most of their crops."

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

"There are countless stars."

"There are countless stars in the night sky and astronomers have only studied a tiny fraction of them so far."

impossible to be individually counted or named due to their overwhelming quantity

"There are innumerable stars."

"There are innumerable stars in the night sky and only a fraction of them are visible to the naked eye."

existing in great, overwhelming numbers

"The stars are multitudinous."

"The multitudinous stars in the night sky seemed to stretch on forever and the children lay on the grass counting them."

existing in large amounts

"The harvest is bountiful."

"The bountiful harvest provided enough food for the entire village to survive through the cold winter months without any problem."

consisting of or involving several parts, elements, or people

"He has multiple jobs."

"He has multiple jobs because he needs to earn enough money to pay for his college tuition and living expenses."

several and of different types or kinds

"We have various options."

"There are various ways to cook eggs including boiling frying scrambling and poaching each with a different texture and flavor."

indicating the greatest or highest possible amount, quantity, or degree

"The speed is maximum."

"The maximum speed limit on the highway is sixty five miles per hour but many drivers go much faster than that and risk getting tickets."

more than enough to meet the needs or exceed expectations

"The space is ample."

"The ample parking lot behind the stadium could hold thousands of cars during the big game."

very great in number or amount

"She took copious notes."

"She took copious notes during the lecture and filled three entire notebooks with information for the final exam."

too much to be counted

"There are myriad stars."

"There are myriad reasons why people choose to exercise including improving their health reducing stress and having more energy."

so great that it cannot be easily counted or numbered

"The stars are infinite."

"The universe contains an infinite number of galaxies, each with billions of stars and planets."

numerous and of a wide range of different kinds

"The benefits are manifold."

"The manifold benefits of regular exercise include better heart health improved mood and increased energy levels throughout the day."

existing in great amounts or numbers

"The author is prolific."

"The prolific author wrote over fifty novels during her long and successful career."

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

"The change is incremental."

"The incremental changes to the software improved its performance slowly over time rather than all at once."

increasing gradually as more and more is added

"The effect is cumulative."

"The cumulative effect of years of smoking damaged his lungs beyond repair."

made greater in quantity, size, or intensity

"The sound was augmented."

"The augmented reality app overlays digital information onto the real world through your phone's camera and screen."

made bigger in size

"The role is expanded."

"The expanded version of the textbook included three new chapters that covered recent developments in the field of genetic research and engineering."

made smaller in amount or intensity

"His power is diminished."

"The diminished water supply forced the town to restrict usage and farmers could not irrigate their crops properly."

made smaller in amount, intensity, or extent

"The temperature is decreased."

"The decreased demand for oil caused prices to fall and consumers enjoyed cheaper gas at the pump for several months."

reduced or decreased in extent or scope

"The area contracted."

"The metal contracted in the cold weather causing the bridge joints to make strange noises whenever cars passed over them."

decreased to the smallest amount or quantity possible

"The risk is minimized."

"The risk of infection was minimized because the doctors followed strict hygiene protocols during the entire surgical procedure in hospital."

reduced in level or intensity

"The voice is lowered."

"With a lowered gaze, he quietly accepted the criticism and promised to improve his performance."

added to another substance or process, typically with the intention of enhancing or modifying it

"It is an additive."

"The food industry often uses artificial sweeteners as an additive to reduce sugar content."

double in size, amount, or degree

"The goal is twofold."

"The company's strategy was twofold: to increase market share and to improve customer satisfaction significantly."

added or extra to what is already present or available

"We need additional time."

"We need additional time to finish the project because the client added new requirements at the last minute."

an extra item kept available for use as a replacement or backup

"I need spare part."

"The mechanic ordered a spare part to repair the broken washing machine as quickly as possible."

beyond what is appropriate or necessary

"This is undue pressure."

"The company faced undue scrutiny from the media due to its controversial business practices."

existing in an excessive or overly plentiful quantity

"The flowers are overabundant."

"The market was flooded with overabundant supplies, causing prices to drop significantly."

beyond what is necessary or required

"Remove superfluous words."

"The extra paragraph in the essay was superfluous and the teacher told the student to remove it because it did not add any value."

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

"He ate inordinate cake."

"The company's inordinate spending on advertising yielded surprisingly little return."

without any limits or boundaries

"Her joy was boundless."

"The explorer felt a sense of boundless wonder as he gazed upon the untouched wilderness."

more than enough or the amount needed

"I need an extra chair."

"The restaurant offered extra bread rolls to satisfy everyone's hunger at the table."

extending or progressing beyond a current point to a greater extent

"We need further information."

"We need further evidence before we can make a decision about whether to approve the project or reject it completely."

more than what is needed and not currently in use

"I have a spare key."

"He always kept a spare tire in the trunk of his car for emergencies on the road."

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

"The word is redundant."

"The redundant phrase 'free gift' is unnecessary because gifts are already free."

involving activities or responsibilities outside one's regular job or profession

"She loves extracurricular."

"Participating in extracurricular activities can significantly enhance a student's college application."

providing extra support or enhancement

"It is supplemental income."

"The company provides supplemental benefits to its employees, including health insurance and retirement plans."

providing additional help or support

"The engine is auxiliary."

"The auxiliary engine kicked in when the main engine failed and kept the ship moving until they could reach the port for repairs."

emphasizing the extreme or total nature of a situation

"That is utter nonsense."

"The speaker's statement was utter nonsense and the audience booed him off the stage because they could not believe what he was saying."

existing or occurring in large amounts

"He showed profuse gratitude."

"The artist's studio was filled with profuse amounts of paint and canvases."

exceptionally grand in physical dimensions

"The support was tremendous."

"The tremendous support from the community helped the family rebuild their home after the devastating fire destroyed everything they owned."

extremely large or vast in physical size

"The building is immense."

"The immense building towered over the city and it contained more than five thousand offices and a shopping mall on the ground floor."

significant in amount or degree

"It was substantial."

"The substantial increase in funding will allow the research team to pursue groundbreaking new avenues of study."

very impressive in scale or scope

"It was an epic journey."

"The construction of the ancient pyramids was an epic undertaking, requiring immense labor and ingenuity."

very strong or intense

"The lion is fierce."

"The fierce competition between the two companies led to lower prices for consumers and better products for everyone."

describing content that is extremely explicit, graphic, or intense, often involving explicit sexual or violent themes

"This movie is hardcore."

"The documentary presented a hardcore look at the realities of war, leaving no graphic detail unshown."

growing or changing in a way that becomes progressively more pronounced

"Growth is exponential."

"The company experienced exponential growth in profits after implementing its innovative new marketing strategy."

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

"This is peak performance."

"The company announced that sales had reached their peak for the quarter."

referring to an extreme or severe level of intensity

"It was a biblical flood."

"The politician faced biblical criticism for his controversial and widely unpopular policy decisions."