Top 126 - 150 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

extremely great or large

"The story is incredible."

"The view from the top of the mountain was incredible and we spent almost an hour just taking photos of the scenery."

of a low quality or standard

"The service was poor."

"The poor service at the restaurant ruined our anniversary dinner and we decided never to go back there again."

known by a lot of people

"He is a famous singer."

"The famous actor was recognized everywhere he went and fans often asked him for autographs and selfies even when he was trying to eat dinner in peace."

having a high price

"The car is expensive."

"The watch was too expensive for his budget so he decided to save money for a few more months before buying it."

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

"I am aware of the risk."

"She was aware of the risks involved but she decided to go ahead with the plan anyway because she believed in its potential for success."

accurate and in accordance with reality or truth

"That is correct."

"The correct answer to the riddle was fire and the child was proud when she guessed it before anyone else in the class."

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

"This is a private conversation."

"This is a private conversation so please give us some space and privacy."

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

"The tea is sweet."

"The sweet tea was perfect for the hot summer afternoon and she drank three glasses of it."

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

"The noise is strange."

"She heard a strange noise coming from the basement but when she went to check nothing was there at all."

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

"He is a successful businessman."

"He became a successful businessman after years of hard work and dedication to his craft without ever giving up on his dreams."

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

"This is key."

"The key factor in their success was their ability to work together as a team without blaming each other."

related to money or its management

"He has financial problems."

"The family is having financial problems because my father lost his job."

having a low price

"The socks are cheap."

"The cheap shoes fell apart after only two weeks so he learned that it is better to buy quality products."

extremely great or large

"The story is incredible."

"The incredible view from the mountaintop took her breath away and she stood there in silence for several minutes."

providing entertainment or amusement

"The party was fun."

"The children found the magic show incredibly fun and engaging."

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

"He is very poor."

"The family lived in poor conditions, struggling to afford basic necessities like food and shelter."

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period

"He is the former coach."

"The former president delivered a powerful speech at the international summit."

related to the law or the legal system

"It is legal."

"The new legislation aims to make the process of obtaining a business license more legal and straightforward."

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

"This candy is sweet."

"The sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen, promising a delightful and sugary treat."

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."

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

"The snake is dangerous."

"The dangerous intersection had seen many accidents over the years so the city finally installed a traffic light and speed bumps to slow down cars."

happening or existing in the present time

"The current situation is bad."

"The current situation is bad but the future looks much brighter if we work together."

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

"The turtle is slow."

"The slow internet connection made it impossible to watch the video without constant buffering so she gave up and read a book instead."

having or relating to a system of government in which the individual states have their own laws concerning internal affairs, however a central government has control over national decisions, foreign affairs, etc.

"This is federal law."

"The federal government retained authority over national defense and foreign policy, while states managed local issues."

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

"This is the average."

"The average score on the exam was quite high, indicating good preparation."

forming or being the necessary part of something, on which other things are built

"Learn the basic steps."

"Understanding the basic principles of physics is essential for anyone pursuing a career in engineering."

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."

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

"The project was successful."

"Her innovative business strategy proved to be incredibly successful in the market."

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."

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

"This is a key point."

"The key factor in the success of the project was the excellent communication between the team members."