Top 351 - 375 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

related to Africa, its people, or culture

"He studied African history."

"The documentary explored the rich and diverse African musical traditions passed down through generations."

not conscious or awake

"The baby is asleep."

"The baby finally fell asleep after crying for an hour and the exhausted parents quietly left the room and closed the door."

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

"The news is surprising."

"The surprising ending of the movie left the audience speechless and nobody expected the villain to be the hero's long lost brother."

conforming to what is generally anticipated or considered typical

"He arrived at the usual time."

"He arrived at the usual time but the meeting had already started early so he missed the first ten minutes completely."

(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body

"My sister is pregnant."

"My sister is pregnant and the baby is due to arrive in the spring next year."

treating others with respect and honesty

"He is a decent person."

"He is a decent person who always tries to do the right thing and help others in need."

having a bright yellow color like the metal gold

"The sun is golden."

"The golden retriever wagged its tail happily and licked the child's face as they played together in the backyard on a sunny afternoon."

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

"The yogurt is Greek."

"The Greek salad contained tomatoes cucumbers olives and feta cheese with a simple dressing of olive oil lemon juice and dried oregano."

unusual in a way that stands out as different from the expected or typical

"His behavior is odd."

"It was odd that he did not show up for the meeting because he is usually very punctual and reliable about such things."

extremely silly and deserving to be laughed at

"That is ridiculous."

"The price of the designer handbag is ridiculous and nobody should pay five thousand dollars for something made of leather."

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

"It is a minor problem."

"The minor adjustments to the budget had a negligible impact on the overall project timeline."

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

"I feel uncomfortable."

"The awkward silence made everyone in the room feel deeply uncomfortable."

wicked and morally wrong

"That was an evil act."

"The villain's evil intentions were ultimately thwarted by the hero's courage and determination."

following the same course of action or behavior over time

"Stay consistent always."

"His story is consistent every time he tells it so I believe he is telling the truth."

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

"The chair is stable."

"The old wooden table remained remarkably stable despite the earthquake that shook the house."

related to Africa, its people, or culture

"This is an african mask."

"The museum displayed a vibrant collection of traditional african art and artifacts."

relating to the practical application of scientific principles in a specific field

"The problem is technical."

"The technical manual explains how to repair the machine and you should read it carefully before attempting any maintenance."

having a pleasing or agreeable nature

"It was a welcome change."

"The cool breeze was a welcome relief from the oppressive heat of the summer day."

having a position or state equally distant from two extremes

"I am in the middle seat."

"I am in the middle seat on the airplane which is uncomfortable because I have no window or aisle access."

occurring at the end of a process

"This is the ultimate goal."

"The ultimate goal of the project is to reduce pollution by fifty percent and the team is working hard to achieve that target."

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

"This is a practical tool."

"While theoretical frameworks are valuable, a practical approach often yields more immediate and tangible results."

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

"He is a sensitive person."

"He is a sensitive person and cries easily when he watches sad movies or hears bad news."

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

"He speaks greek."

"The philosopher's writings, originally in ancient greek, have influenced Western thought for centuries."

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

"It is a commercial."

"The commercial building downtown is for sale at a reasonable price."

(of a person and their actions) using or involving physical force that is intended to damage or harm

"The fight was violent."

"His violent outburst caused significant damage to the property and startled onlookers."

relating to or connected with the soul or spirit

"He has a spiritual side."

"Many people find solace and meaning in spiritual practices that connect them to something larger than themselves."

(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason

"He is reasonable."

"She always makes reasonable decisions, never acting impulsively or without careful thought."