Top 201 - 225 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

relating to the country, people, or culture of the United Kingdom

"He is British."

"The British accent of the tour guide was charming and the American tourists enjoyed listening to him explain the history of the old castle."

noticeable and easily understood

"The answer is obvious."

"The answer was so obvious that everyone felt embarrassed for not having figured it out much earlier than they actually did."

emotionally bad or unhappy

"The movie made me sad."

"The sad dog waited by the door every day for its owner who never came home again."

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

"The road is flat."

"The cyclist appreciated the flat terrain after a long climb, allowing for a more relaxed ride."

very important and necessary

"This is central to success."

"Effective communication is central to building strong relationships in both personal and professional life."

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

"I am worried about you."

"The worried mother paced back and forth in the waiting room while her son was in surgery."

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

"She has a creative mind."

"The creative artist used recycled materials to make sculptures that were both beautiful and environmentally friendly at the same time for exhibitions."

extremely important or necessary

"This is critical."

"The critical moment in the game came when the quarterback threw a perfect pass to the receiver."

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages of China

"Chinese is spoken by many people."

"They are studying Chinese at university because they want to understand both the language and the culture more deeply."

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

"The animal is wild."

"The wild bear wandered into the campground looking for food so the rangers warned everyone to stay inside their tents."

having a very pleasant flavor

"The cake is delicious."

"The delicious chocolate cake was moist and rich and everyone asked for a second slice immediately."

located or directed toward the side of a human body where the heart is

"My left foot hurts."

"Her left hand was injured so she had to write with her right hand for several weeks until the cast came off."

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."

relating to the country, people, or culture of the United Kingdom

"He is british."

"Her accent revealed her british heritage, though she had lived abroad for many years."

surprising or exciting in appearance or effect

"The show was dramatic."

"The sudden plot twist created a dramatic shift in the audience's perception of the characters."

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

"Be careful."

"Be careful when you cross the street because the cars drive very fast on this road and the drivers often do not see pedestrians."

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

"The wall is solid."

"The solid oak table has been in our family for generations and still looks as good as new."

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

"He is very tall."

"The tall basketball player easily reached the net and scored another point for his team."

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."

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

"Sleep is necessary."

"Getting enough sleep is necessary for your brain to function properly and for your body to repair itself overnight."

being by oneself

"He likes to be alone."

"She preferred to study alone in the quiet atmosphere of the library."

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

"I am proud of you."

"I am proud of you for graduating from college with honors this year."

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

"The table is flat."

"The desert landscape stretched out before them, a vast and incredibly flat expanse of sand and rock."

located at or near the center or middle of something

"The school is central."

"The town square serves as the central meeting point for most community events and activities."

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

"This is an ancient city."

"The ancient ruins of the Roman Empire attract millions of tourists every single year."

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

"She is a responsible adult."

"The responsible teenager saved half of her paycheck every month and by the end of the year she had enough money to buy her own car."

(of a problem or situation) very serious and possibly harmful that demands urgent attention or action

"This is a critical problem."

"The critical shortage of medical supplies poses a severe threat to public health."

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

"She eats Chinese food."

"The Chinese economy has experienced remarkable growth over the past few decades."

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

"The size is standard."

"The standard size for a shipping container is twenty feet long and eight feet wide all over the world."

relating to feelings or emotions

"She is emotional."

"She became emotional during the movie and cried at the sad ending even though she had read the book and knew what was going to happen."

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

"The horse is wild."

"The wild horses ran freely across the open plain and no one had ever been able to tame them despite many attempts."