Top 176 - 200 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

"He is an honest man."

"The honest salesman told the customer that the cheaper model would actually meet her needs better than the expensive one and she appreciated his integrity and advice."

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

"The discovery is significant."

"The significant increase in sales allowed the company to hire twenty new employees and expand their office space downtown."

occurring or existing before what is being mentioned

"I had a previous appointment."

"I had a previous appointment so I could not attend the meeting that was scheduled for today."

involving many different parts or elements that make something difficult to understand or deal with

"The machine is complicated."

"The instructions for assembling the furniture were so complicated that we had to watch a video tutorial online to understand them."

completely accurate in every detail

"Give me the exact time."

"The scientist needed the exact measurements of the chemical compounds because even a tiny mistake could ruin the entire experiment."

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

"The child is sick."

"The sick dog refused to eat its food and lay quietly in its bed while its owner called the veterinarian for an appointment."

in a way that happens every day or once a day

"Brush your teeth daily."

"You should brush your teeth daily to prevent cavities and maintain good oral hygiene and fresh breath."

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

"The trip was exciting."

"The exciting basketball game went into overtime and the home team won with a three point shot as the buzzer sounded at the end."

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

"The wine is French."

"The French wine was expensive but delicious and they saved the bottle for a special occasion like their anniversary or a birthday celebration."

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

"The person is thin."

"The thin ice on the lake was not safe to walk on so the sign clearly warned people to stay off the frozen surface completely."

regarding or affecting the entire world

"This is a global problem."

"The global pandemic affected every country in the world and changed the way people live and work."

extremely amazing and great

"The party was fantastic."

"We had a fantastic time at the beach and the children built sandcastles while the adults relaxed under the bright warm sun."

not able to occur, exist, or be done

"That is impossible."

"The impossible task of climbing the mountain without proper equipment seemed doomed to fail but the experienced climbers knew exactly what they were doing."

easily recognized due to prior contact or involvement, often evoking a sense of comfort or ease

"The song sounds familiar."

"The song sounded familiar but she could not remember where she had heard it before or who sang it."

(of people) being somewhere particular

"Everyone is present."

"All of the students were present in class today except for John who is on vacation with his family."

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

"The change is significant."

"The significant increase in temperature over the past century is a clear sign of climate change caused by human activity."

relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country

"The policy is economic."

"The economic downturn significantly impacted businesses, leading to widespread layoffs and reduced consumer spending."

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

"She is sick."

"She is sick and will not be coming to school today because she has a fever."

done, happening, or produced every day

"She reads the daily paper."

"The company publishes a daily update on its sales performance."

lacking moisture or liquid

"The desert is dry."

"The dry desert air cracked her lips and made her skin feel tight so she applied lotion and lip balm every few hours."

coming in to existence or happening after this moment

"The future is bright."

"We must make responsible choices now to secure a prosperous and sustainable future for generations to come."

considered a separate or distinct entity

"Each individual is unique."

"Every individual has the right to express their opinions freely."

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

"She likes French food a lot."

"Learning the French language requires dedication, but it opens doors to a rich culture."

including the whole quantity

"What is the total cost?"

"The total number of attendees exceeded our initial expectations, requiring additional seating arrangements."

having or made of several parts

"The problem is complex."

"The complex problem required a creative solution and the team worked together to develop an innovative approach."

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."

relating to soldiers or the armed forces

"He is in military service."

"He is in military service and has been stationed overseas for the past six months away from his family."

having all the necessary parts

"This is complete."

"The puzzle was finally complete after we found the last elusive piece."

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

"The assistant is helpful."

"The helpful neighbor offered to water our plants while we were away on vacation so we did not have to worry about them dying."

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

"My dog is active."

"The active child played soccer ran track and swam on the weekends because he had so much energy that he could never sit still for long."