Top 451 - 475 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

fixed tightly in a particular position and incapable of moving or being moved

"The door is stuck."

"The zipper on her jacket is stuck and she cannot close it so she will need to buy a new jacket before winter."

associated with the role or actions of a president, such as decisions, behaviors, or policies

"The candidate gave a presidential speech."

"The presidential candidate gave a speech about his plans to improve the economy and create more jobs."

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

"That is a silly idea."

"The silly argument about whose turn it was to wash the dishes lasted for twenty minutes before their mother finally intervened and settled it."

not capable of being seen with the naked eye

"The air is invisible."

"The invisible man could walk through crowds without anyone knowing he was there because nobody could see him."

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

"The cat is clever."

"The clever fox managed to escape from the trap by chewing through the rope and running back into the safety of the forest."

relating to Spain or its people or language

"She speaks Spanish."

"The Spanish teacher spoke quickly and the beginner students struggled to understand her but they were eager to learn the language."

concerning or influencing everyone in the world

"This feeling is universal."

"The universal desire for happiness and security is a fundamental aspect of the human experience across cultures."

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

"He has a dominant personality."

"The dominant company in the industry controls almost seventy percent of the market and sets the prices for everyone else."

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

"There is a subtle difference."

"There is a subtle difference between the two shades of blue but you have to look closely to see it."

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

"This is my permanent address."

"This is my permanent address so please send all my mail here from now on."

producing or operating by electricity

"The device is electrical."

"The electrical problem caused the lights to flicker and the repairman had to replace several old wires that were damaged."

in an open area surrounding a building

"The kids are outside."

"The children are playing outside in the garden while their mother prepares dinner in the kitchen."

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

"He has chronic pain."

"The patient suffers from chronic back pain that has not improved despite trying many different treatments and medications over several years."

happening, done, or made once every year

"We have an annual meeting."

"The annual company picnic is held every summer and all employees are invited to bring their families."

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

"He is conscious of danger."

"She was conscious during the entire surgery and could hear the doctors talking while they worked on her knee."

not widely acknowledged or familiar to most people

"An unknown person called."

"The discovery of the unknown artifact has baffled archaeologists worldwide."

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

"She is passionate about music."

"The passionate musician played the piano with such feeling that everyone in the room was moved to tears."

relating to recorded or broadcast sounds

"The file is audio."

"The audio quality of the recording is poor because the microphone was too far from the speaker during the lecture."

limited to a particular person, group, or purpose

"This is an exclusive club."

"The exclusive club only accepted members who were invited by current members and the waiting list was several years long for those who hoped to join."

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

"That was a silly joke."

"The children engaged in a silly game of tag, giggling as they chased each other around the park."

flowing freely and in the form or state of a liquid

"The water is liquid."

"The scientist carefully measured the precise volume of the liquid before transferring it to the sterile container."

not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.

"Stay neutral in this."

"As a mediator, it is essential to remain neutral and avoid taking sides in the dispute."

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

"She is a clever girl."

"The clever student devised an innovative strategy to solve the complex mathematical equation efficiently."

relating to Spain or its people or language

"They are Spanish dancers."

"His Spanish accent was quite pronounced, even after living abroad for many years."

using or having the power to decide on important matters, plans, etc. or to implement them

"The executive decision was made."

"The executive suite on the top floor has a private bathroom and a beautiful view of the city skyline."

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

"He is dominant."

"The dominant wolf in the pack eats first and makes all the decisions for the group."

having been made ready or suitable beforehand for a particular purpose or situation

"I am prepared."

"The student came to class prepared with her textbook notebook and a pen so she could take notes during the lecture."

making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable

"The silence was awkward."

"It was an awkward moment when he realized he had forgotten the host's name."

placed on the external side or surface

"Put it on the outside."

"The damage was confined to the outside of the building, leaving the interior completely untouched."

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.

"The cup is broken."

"After the accident, the vase was broken into many irreparable pieces."