Top 151 - 175 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

providing help when needed

"This tool is useful."

"This online dictionary is very useful for students who need to look up the meanings of unfamiliar words while they are reading."

having happened, started, or been done only a short time ago

"This is a recent photo."

"The recent storms caused severe flooding in the low lying areas and many residents had to evacuate their homes in the middle of the night."

continuing to exist, breathe, and function

"The fish is still alive."

"The alive and active puppy ran around the yard chasing butterflies and barking at squirrels while its owner watched from the porch swing."

interested or ready to do something

"She is willing to try."

"She was willing to try the new recipe, even though she had never cooked that dish before in her life."

belonging or relating to England, its people, or language

"He speaks English well."

"The English language has a rich history and a vast vocabulary."

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."

gentle to the touch

"The pillow is soft."

"The soft pillow cradled her head perfectly and she fell asleep within minutes after a long and exhausting day at work."

done or existed before the present time

"The past week was busy."

"The past week had been exhausting and she looked forward to sleeping late on Saturday without setting an alarm."

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

"She speaks a foreign language."

"The foreign exchange student from Japan taught her classmates how to make origami and cook traditional dishes like sushi and tempura at a cultural event."

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

"The holiday is national."

"The national anthem is played before every sporting event and fans are expected to stand and place their hands over their hearts."

difficult to achieve or deal with

"The task is tough."

"The tough exam required months of preparation but he studied hard every day and managed to pass it successfully."

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

"The light is bright."

"The sun's bright rays illuminated the entire landscape, creating a dazzling and vibrant scene."

extremely large in size

"It was a giant tree."

"The giant redwood tree towered over the forest, its massive trunk a testament to centuries of growth and resilience."

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

"The water is warm."

"The warm sunshine felt good on her face after being inside the cold air conditioned office all morning long."

extremely large or heavy

"It is massive rock."

"The massive oak tree had stood in the park for centuries, its thick trunk a testament to its age and strength."

new or different and not formerly known or done

"This is a fresh idea."

"The artist presented a fresh perspective on the classic subject matter, captivating the audience with her innovative approach."

used to emphasize that one is talking about the exact same person or thing and not about anyone or anything else

"It is the very book."

"This is the very same restaurant where we celebrated our anniversary last year, and the food is still excellent."

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

"The kitchen is clean."

"The clean kitchen sparkled after she spent two hours scrubbing every surface and organizing the cabinets and drawers."

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

"I am afraid of spiders."

"The little boy was afraid of the dark so his parents left a night light on in his room every night until he fell asleep."

relatively large in number, amount, or size

"It was a fair amount."

"A fair number of students attended the lecture on advanced physics."

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

"The bed is comfortable."

"She felt comfortable and relaxed in her new, cozy apartment."

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."

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

"The food is traditional."

"The traditional wedding ceremony included customs that had been passed down through generations of the family."