Top 326 - 350 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

very harsh or intense

"The storm is severe."

"The severe storm knocked down power lines and left thousands of residents without electricity for several days in freezing weather conditions."

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

"This is an electronic device."

"The electronic device stopped working after it fell into the water and got completely soaked."

situated above something similar

"The upper part is broken."

"The upper part of the mountain was covered in snow, making it impossible to climb during the winter months."

not commonly happening or done

"The weather is unusual."

"It is unusual for it to snow in this region during spring so everyone was surprised when the white flakes started falling."

located in the direction of the south

"The coast is southern."

"The southern part of the state is warmer than the north so many retirees move there to live."

involving or related to the physical activity of sex

"The joke was not sexual."

"The movie contained sexual content so it was not appropriate for children under seventeen years old."

morally and spiritually good, often connected with religion

"This is a holy place."

"The holy book is kept in a special place and treated with great respect by believers."

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

"That is not appropriate."

"That is not appropriate behavior for a formal dinner so please apologize to the host immediately."

mild or soft in manner, action, or effect

"The touch is gentle."

"The gentle touch of the nurse calmed the frightened child who was about to receive an injection."

related to Europe or its people

"He is European."

"The European architecture of the old buildings attracted many tourists who came to take photos of the beautiful streets and historic landmarks."

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

"My shoes are dirty."

"The dirty dishes piled up in the sink because nobody wanted to wash them after the big family dinner last night."

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

"She is upset."

"She was upset about the argument with her best friend and cried alone in her room for hours."

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

"She has extraordinary skill."

"The extraordinary courage of the firefighter who ran into the burning building saved the lives of three children who were trapped on the second floor."

extremely interesting or captivating

"The documentary is fascinating."

"The documentary about ancient Egypt was so fascinating that I watched it twice in one week."

existing for a limited time

"The job is temporary."

"The temporary solution fixed the problem for now but they knew they would need something more permanent soon."

related to sight or vision

"This is a visual guide."

"The visual presentation used many images and diagrams to explain the complex scientific concepts clearly."

very harsh or intense

"The pain is severe."

"He experienced severe headaches that significantly impacted his daily life."

belonging to or significant in the past

"The museum is historical."

"The historical museum displays artifacts from the Civil War including uniforms weapons and letters from soldiers."

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

"This method is efficient."

"The efficient new washing machine uses less water and electricity than the old model which saves money on utility bills."

relating to men or the male gender

"The baby is male."

"The male lion is easily recognizable by its impressive and majestic mane of fur."

related to foods that have not been exposed to heat or any form of cooking

"The fish is raw."

"The raw fish was used to make sushi which is a popular Japanese dish served with soy sauce and wasabi paste."

showing kindness and empathy toward others

"She is gentle."

"The gentle teacher patiently explained the complex concept until every student understood."

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

"He is guilty."

"The jury found the defendant guilty of all charges presented."

related to Europe or its people

"This is a European city."

"The recent European summit addressed critical issues concerning economic stability and international cooperation."

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

"She is upset."

"She was upset about the argument with her best friend and cried alone in her room for hours."

situated inside of something else

"The inner circle is safe."

"He found solace and strength within his own inner peace, despite the chaos surrounding him."

extremely clever, talented, or impressive

"He is a brilliant student."

"Her brilliant performance on the stage captivated the entire audience."

newly developed and incorporating new, modern methods or technology

"He has advanced skills."

"The advanced students in the class are studying calculus while the beginners are still learning basic algebra and geometry."

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

"She has extraordinary talent."

"The extraordinary courage of the firefighters saved many lives and the mayor awarded them medals for their bravery."

connected to the parts of the DNA in cells, called genes, that determine hereditary traits

"The disease is genetic."

"The genetic disease is inherited from parents and scientists are working to develop treatments that can correct the faulty genes."

existing for a limited time

"The job is temporary."

"The temporary solution fixed the problem for now but they knew they would need to find a more permanent fix soon."