Basic Adjectives
Basic Adjectives
1. BIG – Large in size
The big dog chased the ball across the field.
2. SMALL– Little in size
She has a small apartment in the city.
3. TALL– Having great height
He is the tall guy on the basketball team.
4. SHORT– Little in height
My sister is short compared to me.
5. FAST– Moving quickly
The car is fast and easily overtakes others on the highway.
6. SLOW– Not moving quickly
The slow train took an hour to reach the station.
7. Hot– Having a high temperature
It’s hot outside, so I’ll wear a hat.
8. COLD– Having a low temperature
The coffee is cold now; I need to heat it up.
9. HAPPY– Feeling good or joyful
She is always so happy when she sees her friends.
10. SAD– Feeling sorrowful or unhappy
He felt sad after the argument with his friend.
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11. BEAUTIFUL– Pleasing to the eye
The sunset was absolutely beautiful last evening.
12. UGLY– Unpleasant to look at
The ugly duckling grew into a graceful swan.
13. STRONG – Having power or strength
She is strong enough to carry heavy groceries.
14 WEAK– Lacking strength
After the illness, I felt weak and had trouble walking.
15. EASY– Simple, not difficult
The test was easy, and I finished it quickly.
16. DIFFICULT – Hard to do or understand
The homework was difficult, but I managed to complete it.
17. OLD– Having lived for many years
The old house on the corner is being renovated.
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18. NEW – Recently made or introduced
I bought a new phone yesterday.
19. CLEAN– Free from dirt or mess
The kitchen is clean after I washed the dishes.
20. DIRTY– Covered with dirt
His shoes are dirty from walking in the mud.
21. BRIGHT– Full of light or shining
The bright sun made it hard to see.
22. DARK– Having little or no light
It gets dark early in the winter.
23. HEAVY– Weighing a lot
The box is too heavy for me to lift.
24. LIGHT– Not heavy
This backpack is light, so it’s easy to carry.
25. TIRED– In need of rest or sleep
I’m tired after working all day.
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26. SLEEPY– Feeling the need to sleep
She feels sleepy because it’s late.
27. YOUNG – In an early stage of life
The young child is learning how to talk.
28. OLD– Having lived for many years
The old tree in the park is over 100 years old.
29. NEW – Recently made or introduced
I bought a new phone yesterday.
30. RICH– Having a lot of money
The businessman is extremely rich and owns multiple companies.
31. POOR– Lacking wealth
They live in a poor neighbourhood, but they are happy.
32. HEAVY– Weighing a lot
The box is too heavy for me to lift.
33. LIGHT– Not heavy
This backpack is light, so it’s easy to carry.
34. TIRED– In need of rest or sleep
I’m tired after working all day.
35. SLEEPY– Feeling the need to sleep
She feels sleepy because it’s late.
36. FRIENDLY– Kind and pleasant
The friendly dog greeted me with a wagging tail.
37. RUDE– Not polite or respectful
It was rude to interrupt her while she was speaking.
38. FUNNY– Making you laugh
The comedian was so funny that the audience couldn’t stop laughing.
39. BORING – Not interesting
The lecture was so boring that I fell asleep.
40. SAFE– Free from danger or harm
The children are playing safe in the backyard.
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41. DANGEROUS– Likely to cause harm or injury
Climbing without gear is dangerous.
42. SOFT– Not hard or rough
The blanket is soft and comfortable.
43. HARD– Not soft, solid
The rock is hard and cannot be broken easily.
44. SWEET– Having a pleasant taste, like sugar
I love eating sweet chocolate after dinner.
45. SOUR– Having a sharp, acidic taste
The lemon was so sour that I made a face when I tasted it.
46. LOUD– Making a lot of noise
The music is too loud, I can’t concentrate.
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47. QUIET– Making little or no noise
The library is a very quiet place to study.
48. WET– Covered with liquid, usually water
My shoes got wet in the rain.
49. DRY– Not wet or moist
Dry towels are not wet or moist, making them ready for usage.
50. EXPENSIVE– Costing a lot of money
The designer purse is expensive.
51. CHEAP– Low in price, not expensive
This T-shirt was cheap, only 250 Rs!
52. COLOURFUL– Full of colours
The garden is colourful with flowers blooming everywhere.
53. MONOCHROME– Consisting of one colour or shades of one colour
The photo is monochrome, just black and white.
54. HARDWORKING – Working diligently to achieve success and excellence.
She is a very hardworking student.
55. LAZY– Unwilling to work or use energy
He is so lazy that he never helps around the house.
56. GENEROUS– Willing to give or share
The generous woman donated money to the charity.
57. SELFISH– Thinking only of oneself
It was selfish of him to take all the cookies without sharing.
58. HEALTHY– In good physical condition
I try to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly.
59. UNHEALTHY– Not good for health
Eating junk food all the time is unhealthy.
60. BRIGHT– Full of light or vivid colours
The bright stars lit up the night sky.
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61. DIM– Not bright, weak in light
The room was dim, with only a small lamp on.
62. SHINY– Reflecting light, bright
The shiny car looked brand new after the wash.
63. RUSTY – Covered with rust, worn out, and showing signs of age.
The rusty gate creaked when I tried to open it.
64. POLITE– Having good manners and showing respect
She was very polite when asking for help.
65. IMPULSIVE– Acting without thinking carefully
His impulsive decision to buy the car was surprising.
66. BRAVE– Showing courage in difficult or dangerous situations
The brave firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
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67. COWARDLY– Lacking courage
It was cowardly of him to run away from the fight.
68. FLEXIBLE– Able to bend or adjust easily
A flexible schedule makes it easier to work from home.
69. RIGID– Not able to bend or change
The rigid rules of the game made it hard to play casually.
70. CHARMING– Pleasant or attractive in a way that makes people like you
The charming waiter made the evening even more enjoyable.
71. BORING– Not interesting or exciting
The meeting was so boring that I nearly fell asleep.
72. CREATIVE– Having the ability to make new things or think in original ways
She’s very creative and designed a beautiful mural.
73. UNIMAGINATIVE– Not creative or original
His unimaginative presentation failed to impress the audience.
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74. AFFECTIONATE– Showing love or tenderness
The dog was very affectionate and loved to cuddle.
75. ALOOF – Distant, reserved, and not very friendly.
He seemed aloof, not participating in any group activities.
76. GENEROUS– Willing to give or share
She is a very generous person and always helps others.
77. STINGY– Unwilling to share or give
He is stingy with his money and doesn’t like spending.
78. HONEST– Telling the truth and being sincere
I admire her because she is always honest with me.
79. DISHONEST– Not telling the truth
His dishonest behaviour caused problems at work.
80. WISE– Having knowledge and good judgment
The wise teacher gave me excellent advice.
81. FOOLISH– Lacking good sense or judgment
It was foolish to go out in the rain without an umbrella.
82. ELEGANT– Graceful and stylish
She wore a elegant dress to the gala.
83. CLUMSY– Lacking coordination or skill
He is a bit clumsy and always trips over things.
84. NEAT– Tidily arranged, clean
The room looks very neat after cleaning.
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85. MESSY– Disorganized or dirty
His desk is always so messy with papers everywhere.
86. KIND– Caring, generous, and friendly
She is a very kind person who helps everyone.
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87. CRUEL– Unkind and causing pain or suffering
It’s cruel to tease animals.
88. CALM– Peaceful and not anxious
The sea was calm during our boat trip
89. NERVOUS– Feeling anxious or worried
She felt nervous before the big presentation.
90. GENEROUS– Willing to give or share
He made a generous donation to the charity.
91. GREEDY – Wanting more than enough, excessive desire for something.
The greedy child wanted all the candy to himself.
92. SIMPLE– Easy to understand or do
The task is simple, just follow the steps.
93. COMPLICATED– Difficult to understand or deal with
The instructions are too complicated for me.
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94. HONEST– Truthful, not lying
I trust him because he is always honest.
95. DISHONEST– Not truthful, lying
He was caught being dishonest in his report.
96. POLITE– Showing good manners and respect
The polite guest thanked everyone before leaving.
97. RUDE– Impolite, disrespectful
It’s rude to interrupt someone when they’re speaking.
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98. LOYAL – True and faithful in one’s allegiance, duties, or obligations.
The dog was loyal to its owner and never left his side.
99. DISLOYAL– Not faithful, betraying trust
His disloyal actions hurt his friends deeply.
100. ADVENTUROUS – Willing to take risks and try new things.
She’s very adventurous and loves hiking in the mountains.
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101. CAUTIOUS– Careful to avoid danger or mistakes
He’s cautious about making big decisions.
102. FLEXIBLE– Able to bend easily without breaking, adaptable
The yoga instructor is incredibly flexible.
103. STUBBORN– Unwilling to change one’s mind or attitude
My brother is very stubborn when it comes to changing plans.
104. POLISHED– Refined, sophisticated, or elegant–
Her speech was polished and delivered with confidence.
105. RUSTIC– Simple, rural, or related to the countryside–
They stayed in a rustic cabin during their vacation in the mountains.
106. VIBRANT– Full of energy, life, or color–
The city’s vibrant nightlife makes it exciting to visit.
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107. DULL– Lacking brightness, interest, or excitement
The weather has been dull all week, with lots of rain.
108. FRAGILE – Delicate and vulnerable to harm or injury.
The fragile glass vase broke when it fell off the shelf.
109. DURABLE– Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage
This jacket is made of durable material that lasts for years.
120. SPARSE – Spread out or scattered, with gaps or empty spaces.
The forest was sparse, with trees far apart.
121. DENSE– Closely packed together
The forest was dense, with many trees packed tightly together.
122. TIMID– Shy or lacking in courage
The timid cat hid under the bed whenever strangers visited.
123. BOLD– Brave, daring, or confidence
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
124. GLOOMY – Dark, depressing, and unpleasant.
The weather was gloomy, with grey clouds filling the sky.
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125. RADIANT– Bright and shining, emitting light
Her radiant smile lit up the room.
126. CLEVER– Quick to understand or think in a smart way
The clever student solved the problem in seconds.
127. NAIVE– Lacking experience or wisdom, innocent
She was naive to think everyone would be honest with her.
128. MATURE– Fully developed or grown, showing wisdom
He is very mature for his age and handles challenges well.
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