Top 476 - 500 Adjectives: English Vocabulary List

related to Asia or its people or culture

"She likes Asian food."

"The museum displayed a fascinating collection of ancient Asian pottery and intricate silk tapestries."

relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

"It is a biological study."

"The professor's research focused on the complex biological processes that allow deep-sea creatures to survive extreme pressures."

having a wife or husband

"He is married."

"The married couple celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner at the same restaurant where they had their first date."

not clear or easily understood

"The directions are confusing."

"The map was confusing because the streets were not labeled clearly and we got lost several times while driving around the city."

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

"The city is industrial."

"The industrial city is known for its steel mills and factories that produce heavy machinery and equipment."

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

"The building is iconic."

"The Empire State Building is an iconic landmark in New York City and millions of tourists visit it every year."

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

"She is very attractive."

"She found the old house attractive despite its age and decided to buy it and renovate it completely over the next year."

relating to or affecting the mind or the mental state

"The problem is psychological."

"The psychological effects of the trauma lasted for years and the patient attended therapy sessions to help her cope with the memories."

not pleasant to the mind or senses

"The building is ugly."

"The ugly building was finally demolished to make room for a new park that would benefit the entire neighborhood and its residents."

currently occurring or continuing

"The project is ongoing."

"The ongoing investigation into the company's finances revealed that several employees had been stealing money for years without detection."

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

"The firefighter is brave."

"The brave firefighter ran into the burning building to save the little girl."

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

"He has radical ideas."

"The radical new treatment for cancer involves editing the patient's own genes to help their immune system recognize and destroy the tumor cells."

related to Asia or its people or culture

"She is Asian."

"The diverse Asian continent boasts a rich tapestry of traditions, cuisines, and languages."

(of a person) brave and confident, with the ability to take risks

"Her choice was bold."

"The bold decision to quit her job without another one lined up surprised all her friends and family."

not far from a place

"The store is near."

"The store is near our house so we can walk there in about five minutes without needing to drive."

producing desired results through effective and efficient use of time, resources, and effort

"The meeting was productive."

"The meeting was very productive and we managed to finish all of the items on our agenda before lunchtime today."

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

"It was a mysterious sound."

"The detective found the coded message utterly mysterious, resisting all attempts at immediate decipherment."

consisting of different types of people or things combined together

"The class is mixed."

"The classroom was a mixed group of students from various backgrounds, all eager to learn together."

relating to or containing music

"A musical instrument."

"The musical talent of the young pianist amazed the audience and he received a standing ovation after performing a difficult piece by Chopin."

(of a place, object, etc.) generated through the use of software

"We had a virtual meeting."

"The virtual meeting was held on Zoom because many employees were working from home during the pandemic."

containing plenty of things or people in a small space

"The fog is dense."

"The dense fog reduced visibility to almost zero and drivers were advised to stay off the roads until it cleared."

supporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change

"He is conservative."

"Her conservative views on social issues often clashed with the more progressive opinions of her peers."

protected and free from any danger or risk

"I feel secure here."

"I feel secure in my new job because the company is stable and has good benefits."

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

"He is very competitive."

"The two rival teams engaged in a highly competitive match, each determined to secure victory."

used to refer to someone who shares similarities with one such as job, interest, etc. or is in the same situation

"He is my fellow student."

"The fellow students helped each other study for the exam and they formed a group that met every evening in the library."

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

"He tries to keep fit."

"He tries to stay fit by going to the gym three times a week and eating a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables."

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

"His idea is radical."

"The radical change in the company's strategy surprised investors but the new approach proved to be very successful in the long run."