Top 126 - 150 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

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."

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."

related to money or its management

"He has financial problems."

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

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."