Top 301 - 325 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

"The country is democratic."

"The democratic system allows citizens to vote for their leaders and the candidate with the most votes wins the election."

located or occurring inside something

"The internal organs are vital."

"The doctor explained that the patient's internal organs were functioning well despite the external injuries sustained."

involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters

"This is a cultural event."

"The cultural festival celebrated the traditions of many different countries with food music and dancing."

related to the beginning of a series or process

"The initial plan was simple."

"The initial plan was to finish the project by Friday, but unforeseen circumstances caused a significant delay."

related to ancient Rome, its citizens, or empire

"She visited Roman ruins."

"The Roman empire controlled most of Europe and northern Africa for hundreds of years and its legacy is still visible today."

having the most importance or influence

"This is primary goal."

"The primary reason for the company's success is its excellent customer service and commitment to quality products."

not according to reality or facts

"The rumor is false."

"The false alarm caused everyone to evacuate the building for no reason and they were all annoyed when they found out it was a mistake."

complete and total, with no imperfections or exceptions

"That is absolute nonsense."

"The absolute certainty of his guilt was established by overwhelming forensic evidence presented during the trial."

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

"Her resume is impressive."

"The young athlete's impressive performance at the championship earned her a spot on the national team."

extremely great in extent, size, or area

"The desert is vast."

"The vast desert stretched as far as the eye could see without any sign of water anywhere."

holding a position of authority or responsibility within an organization or government

"He is an official."

"The official announcement confirmed the new policy changes."

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

"The knife is sharp."

"The sharp knife cut through the tomato easily without squashing it so she could make perfect slices for her sandwich at lunch."

positioned in the direction of the west

"Go to the western side."

"The explorers charted a course towards the western territories, seeking new lands and resources."

related to the citizens of a country

"The civil rights were important."

"The government enacted new civil legislation to protect citizens' fundamental liberties and freedoms."

covered with or full of water or another liquid

"The grass is wet."

"The wet towel was left on the bathroom floor and it started to smell musty so she hung it up to dry in the sun."

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

"The cat is fat."

"The fat cat could barely fit through the cat door and its owner put the animal on a strict diet to help it lose weight."

not combined or mixed with anything else

"This is pure gold."

"The artist used pure gold leaf to add a touch of luxury and brilliance to the intricate painting."

extending or progressing beyond a current point to a greater extent

"We need further information."

"We need further evidence before we can make a decision about whether to approve the project or reject it completely."

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

"He sat on the opposite side."

"The restaurant is on the opposite side of the street and you can see the sign from here if you look across the road."

related to Iran, its language, or people

"I like Persian food."

"The ancient Persian Empire left an indelible mark on art, architecture, and governance."

relating to Italy or its people or language

"This is an Italian car."

"The delicious aroma of freshly baked Italian bread filled the entire kitchen."

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

"She speaks Japanese."

"The intricate beauty of Japanese gardens reflects a deep appreciation for nature and harmony."

extremely large in physical dimensions

"The mountain is enormous."

"An enormous whale swam right next to our small boat yesterday morning."