Top 376 - 400 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

"The issue is environmental."

"The environmental activist protested against the factory that was dumping toxic waste into the river and poisoning the local water supply."

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

"The smell is awful."

"The food at the cafeteria was awful so many students started bringing their own lunches from home instead of buying anything there."

extremely important or essential

"This step is crucial."

"The crucial meeting with the investors will determine whether the startup receives enough funding to continue its operations next year."

involving a large company

"She works in a corporate office."

"The corporate lawyer works long hours at a large firm and represents big companies in complex legal disputes."

(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans

"The cat is domesticated."

"The domesticated dog has lived alongside humans for thousands of years and it is one of the most popular pets in the world."

taking place each day

"These are my everyday shoes."

"These are my everyday shoes that I wear to work but I have nicer ones for special occasions like weddings."

able to be seen with the eyes

"The stars are visible."

"The mountains are visible from the city on clear days and the view is especially beautiful when the sun sets behind them."

partly or completely unable to hear

"He is deaf."

"The deaf woman communicates using sign language and she reads lips to understand what people are saying to her."

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

"I am grateful for your help."

"She was grateful to her neighbors for helping her shovel the snow after the big winter storm hit."

related to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism

"It is a Jewish holiday."

"He is Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah every winter with his family by lighting the menorah candles."

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

"That is not relevant."

"That information is not relevant to our discussion so please stick to the topic at hand."

unpleasant and with a lot of hardships

"The journey was rough."

"They faced a rough period of economic instability and social unrest that tested their resilience."

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

"The dress code is formal."

"The formal dress code required men to wear suits and ties and women to wear elegant evening gowns or cocktail dresses to the wedding."

exceptionally grand in physical dimensions

"The support was tremendous."

"The tremendous support from the community helped the family rebuild their home after the devastating fire destroyed everything they owned."

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

"The old man is wise."

"The wise old man shared his life experiences with the young people and taught them valuable lessons about patience hard work and kindness towards others."

representing the best possible example or standard

"This is the ideal spot."

"The ideal candidate for the job has excellent communication skills and at least five years of experience in a similar role."

very loved or cared for

"She is a dear friend."

"She is a dear friend and I have known her since we were children so I trust her completely with my secrets."

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

"The neighbor is friendly."

"The friendly cashier always remembered her regular customers' names and asked about their families and weekend plans."

related to education, particularly higher education

"He has an academic degree."

"The academic advisor helped the student choose the right courses for his major."

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

"The dog is aggressive."

"The aggressive dog barked and growled at anyone who came near its owner's house and property."

not confined or under someone or something's control

"The dog is loose."

"After the gate was left loose, the escaped animals caused considerable disruption in the neighborhood."

forbidden by the law

"This action is illegal."

"It is illegal to drive without a valid license and you could go to jail if you get caught."

produced by or relating to magnetism

"The magnet is magnetic."

"The strong magnetic field generated by the experimental device had unforeseen consequences for nearby electronics."

extremely unreasonable or stupid, particularly in a manner that is likely to be dangerous

"That idea is insane."

"The idea of climbing the mountain without any equipment is insane and the ranger warned the hikers not to attempt such a dangerous journey."

causing physical pain in someone

"The cut is painful."

"The deep scratch left by the cat's claws was incredibly painful and required immediate medical attention."