Top 276 - 300 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

"She is very confident."

"He felt confident about his presentation because he had practiced it several times in front of his family and friends at home."

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

"She is nervous."

"The nervous speaker forgot his lines in the middle of the presentation and he stood silently on the stage for what felt like an eternity."

to a degree that is high but not very high

"The dress is pretty expensive."

"The dress is pretty expensive but I like it so much that I decided to buy it anyway."

very beautiful or attractive

"It was a lovely day."

"We had a lovely time at the beach and the children collected shells while the adults enjoyed the warm sunshine and gentle breeze."

needing or wanting something to eat

"I am hungry."

"The hungry child ate his entire dinner in five minutes and then asked for more because he had not eaten anything since breakfast."

extremely unpleasant or bad

"The accident was horrible."

"The horrible smell coming from the fridge made her realize that the milk had expired several days ago and gone bad completely."

(of measurements, information, etc.) free from errors and matching facts

"The information is accurate."

"The accurate weather forecast predicted rain for today and sure enough it started pouring at noon."

having the ability or capacity to do something

"She is a capable worker."

"She is a capable manager who can handle any problem that arises in the office without needing help from her boss."

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

"My daughter is independent."

"The independent child learned to tie his own shoes and pack his own lunch without asking for help from his parents every single morning."

feeling very angry or displeased

"My mother is mad at me."

"My mother was mad at me because I came home two hours past my curfew."

relating to women or the female gender

"The dog is female."

"The female lion does most of the hunting for the pride while the male protects their territory from other predators and rival males."

related to or involving illegal activities

"It was criminal."

"The police are investigating a series of criminal activities that have been plaguing the downtown area for weeks."

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

"She is nervous."

"She felt nervous before her job interview because she really wanted the position and was afraid of failing."

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

"The watch is fake."

"The fake watch looked real but it stopped working after only two weeks of wearing it."

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

"That is typical behavior."

"The typical response to such a challenging question involved a lot of thought and careful consideration."

related to one's place of birth

"This is my native."

"He felt a strong connection to his native land, cherishing its traditions and landscapes above all others."

with no one or nothing inside

"The room is empty."

"The once bustling theater was now completely empty, with only dust motes dancing in the faint shafts of sunlight."

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

"She is a religious person."

"The religious holiday is celebrated with special prayers and a big family dinner."

located behind or toward the rear

"The back door was open."

"He placed the package on the back step, hoping the recipient would find it easily."

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

"My shoes are tight."

"My shoes are tight and pinch my toes so I need to buy a larger size."

visually pleasing in a charming way

"The flower is pretty."

"The little cottage had a pretty garden filled with colorful flowers and a charming picket fence."

located at the lowest position or part of something

"The bottom drawer is stuck."

"The bottom drawer of the filing cabinet is stuck and we cannot open it so please call maintenance to fix the problem."

very beautiful or attractive

"The view is lovely."

"The couple enjoyed a lovely picnic in the park, surrounded by beautiful scenery and warm sunshine."

extremely unpleasant or bad

"The smell is horrible."

"The horrible smell coming from the fridge made her realize that the milk had expired several days ago and gone bad."

concerned with right and wrong behavior

"Is it the moral thing?"

"It is important to consider the moral implications of our actions before proceeding."

very little in quantity or amount

"The time is limited."

"The limited time for the exam meant students had to work quickly without any delays."

having four even sides and four right angles, forming a shape resembling a regular square

"The window is square."

"The carpenter cut a piece of wood into a perfect square, ensuring all four sides were equal and all angles were ninety degrees."

relating to, producing, or powered by nuclear energy

"The plant is nuclear."

"The nuclear power plant provides electricity to millions of homes but some people worry about the safety of radioactive waste disposal."

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

"He is quite independent."

"The independent teenager managed her own finances and made her own decisions about her future."

having a large distance between one side and another

"His shoulders are broad."

"He has broad shoulders because he has been swimming competitively for more than ten years now."