Behold the ultimate adjective list, filled with close to 2,000 amazing adjectives to help

you describe almost anything.

The usefulness of an adjective comes from it’s ability to characterize a noun, giving
more detailed and imaginative information about the object of discussion.

Adjectives add the ability to visualize something more clearly to a reader, convey
feelings with more emotion, and to describe exactly what the speaker or writer wants.

The perfect adjective can mean the difference between a flavorful, juicy, medium-well
cheeseburger and a basic mass-produced fast food sandwich. It’s all in how you
describe what you want.

Use this list to harness the power and deliciousness of the mighty adjective.
Oh yes, to mix it up and keep it interesting for all of us, each of the powerful adjectives
listed below is proceeded by a lovely animal creature ready to help you learn one of the
most powerful tools in the English language.

Enjoy!

Adjectives That Start With A

The animated alligator was amused when he read a funny joke on the internet. Check
out all adjectives that start with A.
• aback
• abaft
• abandoned
• abashed
• aberrant
• abhorrent
• abiding
• abject
• ablaze
• able
• abnormal
• aboard
• aboriginal
• abortive
• abounding
• abrasive
• abrupt
• absent
• absolute
• absorbed
• absorbing
• abstracted
• absurd
• abundant
• abusive
• academic
• acceptable
• accessible
• accidental
• acclaimed
• accomplished
• accurate
• aching
• acid
• acidic
• acoustic
• acrid
• acrobatic
• active
• actual
• actually
• adhoc
• adamant
• adaptable
• addicted

• adept
• adhesive
• adjoining
• admirable
• admired
• adolescent
• adorable
• adored
• advanced
• adventurous
• affectionate
• afraid
• aged
• aggravating
• aggressive
• agile
• agitated
• agonizing
• agreeable
• ahead
• ajar
• alarmed
• alarming
• alcoholic
• alert
• alienated
• alike
• alive
• all
• alleged
• alluring
• aloof
• altruistic
• amazing
• ambiguous
• ambitious
• amiable
• ample
• amuck
• amused
• amusing
• anchored
• ancient
• ancient
• angelic
• angry

• anguished
• animated
• annoyed
• annoying
• annual
• another
• antique
• antsy
• anxious
• any
• apathetic
• appetizing
• apprehensive
• appropriate
• apt
• aquatic
• arctic
• arid
• aromatic
• arrogant
• artistic
• ashamed
• aspiring
• assorted
• assured
• astonishing
• athletic
• attached
• attentive
• attractive
• auspicious
• austere
• authentic
• authorized
• automatic
• available
• avaricious
• average
• awake
 • aware
• awesome
• awful
• awkward
• axiomatic

Adjectives That Start With B

The bashful bear decided to be brave. Though he was scared, he performed in the
talent show anyway. Check out all adjectives that start with B.
• babyish
• back
• bad
• baggy
• barbarous
• bare
• barren
• bashful
• basic
• batty
• bawdy
• beautiful
• beefy
• befitting
• belated
• belligerent
• beloved
• beneficial
• bent
• berserk
• best
• better
• bewildered
• bewitched
• big
• big-hearted
• billowy

• biodegradable
• bite-sized
• biting
• bitter
• bizarre
• black
• black-and-white
• bland
• blank
• blaring
• bleak
• blind
• blissful
• blond
• bloody
• blue
• blue-eyed
• blushing
• bogus
• boiling
• bold
• bony
• boorish
• bored
• boring
• bossy
• both
• bouncy

• boundless
• bountiful
• bowed
• brainy
• brash
• brave
• brawny
• breakable
• breezy
• brief
• bright
• brilliant
• brisk
• broad
• broken
• bronze
• brown
• bruised
• bubbly
• bulky
• bumpy
• buoyant
• burdensome
• burly
• bustling
• busy
• buttery
• buzzing

Adjectives That Start With C

The courageous cat was very cautious as she climbed the tree. Although she was
coordinated, she was still careful not to fall. Check out all adjectives that start with C.

• cagey
• calculating
• callous
• calm
• candid
• canine
• capable
• capital
• capricious
• carefree
• careful
• careless
• caring
• cautious
• cavernous
• ceaseless
• celebrated
• certain
• changeable
• charming
• cheap
• cheeky
• cheerful
• cheery
• chemical
• chief
• childlike
• chilly
• chivalrous
• chubby
• chunky
• circular
• clammy
• classic
• classy
• clean
• clear

• clear-cut
• clever
• cloistered
• close
• closed
• cloudy
• clueless
• clumsy
• cluttered
• coarse
• coherent
• cold
• colorful
• colorless
• colossal
• colossal
• combative
• comfortable
• common
• compassionate
• competent
• complete
• complex
• complicated
• composed
• concerned
• concrete
• condemned
• condescending
• confused
• conscious
• considerate
• constant
• contemplative
• content
• conventional
• convincing

• convoluted
• cooing
• cooked
• cool
• cooperative
• coordinated
• corny
• corrupt
• costly
• courageous
• courteous
• cowardly
• crabby
• crafty
• craven
• crazy
• creamy
• creative
• creepy
• criminal
• crisp
• critical
• crooked
• crowded
• cruel
• crushing
• cuddly
• cultivated
• cultured
• cumbersome
• curious
• curly
• curved
• curvy
• cut
• cute
• cylindrical
• cynical

Adjectives That Start With D

The dino was determined to prove to everyone that he was not dangerous. He may
have looked devilish, but was really a darling. Check out all adjectives that start with D.

• daffy
• daily
• damaged
• damaging
• damp
• dangerous
• dapper
• dapper
• daring
• dark
• darling
• dashing
• dazzling
• dead
• deadly
• deadpan
• deafening
• dear
• dearest
• debonair
• decayed
• deceitful
• decent
• decimal
• decisive
• decorous
• deep
• deeply
• defeated
• defective
• defenseless
• defensive
• defiant
• deficient
• definite
• delayed
• delectable

• delicate
• delicious
• delightful
• delirious
• demanding
• demonic
• dense
• dental
• dependable
• dependent
• depraved
• depressed
• deranged
• descriptive
• deserted
• despicable
• detailed
• determined
• devilish
• devoted
• didactic
• different
• difficult
• digital
• dilapidated
• diligent
• dim
• diminutive
• dimpled
• dimwitted
• direct
• direful
• dirty
• disagreeable
• disastrous
• discreet
• discrete
• disfigured

• disguised
• disgusted
• disgusting
• dishonest
• disillusioned
• disloyal
• dismal
• dispensable
• distant
• distinct
• distorted
• distraught
• distressed
• disturbed
• divergent
• dizzy
• domineering
• dopey
• doting
• double
• doubtful
• downright
• drab
• draconian
• drafty
• drained
• dramatic
• dreary
• droopy
• drunk
• dry
• dual
• dull
• dull
• dusty
• dutiful
• dynamic
• dysfunctional

Adjectives That Start With E

The elephant was eager to get up early each morning. He tried in earnest to be
enthusiastic every single day. Check out all adjectives that start with E.

• each
• eager
• early
• earnest
• earsplitting
• earthy
• easy
• easy-going
• eatable
• economic
• ecstatic
• edible
• educated
• efficacious
• efficient
• eight
• elaborate
• elastic
• elated
• elderly
• electric
• elegant
• elementary
• elfin
• elite
• elliptical
• emaciated

• embarrassed
• embellished
• eminent
• emotional
• empty
• enchanted
• enchanting
• encouraging
• endurable
• energetic
• enlightened
• enormous
• enraged
• entertaining
• enthusiastic
• entire
• envious
• envious
• equable
• equal
• equatorial
• erect
• erratic
• essential
• esteemed
• ethereal
• ethical
• euphoric

• evanescent
• evasive
• even
• evergreen
• everlasting
• every
• evil
• exalted
• exasperated
• excellent
• excitable
• excited
• exciting
• exclusive
• exemplary
• exhausted
• exhilarated
• exotic
• expensive
• experienced
• expert
• extensive
• extra-large
• extraneous
• extra-small
• extroverted
• exuberant
• exultant

Adjectives That Start With F

The flamingo dressed in fancy clothing whenever he went ballroom dancing. He was
fascinated with the Foxtrot, and was flawless, never flustered, with his moves. Check
out all adjectives that start with F.

• fabulous
• faded
• failing
• faint
• fair
• faithful
• fake
• fallacious
• false
• familiar
• famous
• fanatical
• fancy
• fantastic
• far
• faraway
• far-flung
• far-off
• fascinated
• fast
• fat
• fatal
• fatherly
• faulty
• favorable
• favorite
• fearful
• fearless
• feeble
• feigned
• feisty
• feline
• female
• feminine
• fertile
• festive
• few
• fickle
• fierce
• filthy
• fine
• finicky
• finished
• firm
• first
• firsthand
• fitting
• five
• fixed
• flagrant
• flaky
• flamboyant
• flashy
• flat
• flawed
• flawless
• flickering
• flimsy
• flippant
• floppy
• flowery
• flufy
• fluid
• flustered
• fluttering
• foamy
• focused
• fond
• foolhardy
• foolish
• forceful
• foregoing
• forgetful
• forked
• formal
• forsaken
• forthright

• fortunate
• four
• fragile
• fragrant
• frail
• frank
• frantic
• frayed
• free
• freezing
• French
• frequent
• fresh
• fretful
• friendly
• frightened
• frightening
• frigid
• frilly
• frivolous
• frizzy
• front
• frosty
• frothy
• frozen
• frugal
• fruitful
• frustrating
• full
• fumbling
• fumbling
• functional
• funny
• furry
• furtive
• fussy
• future
• futuristic
• fuzzy

Adjectives That Start With G

The gabby giraffe has a gargantuan vocabulary. He uses giant words to express himself
whenever possible. Check out all adjectives that start with G.

• gabby
• gainful
• gamy
• gaping
• gargantuan
• garrulous
• gaseous
• gaudy
• general
• general
• generous
• gentle
• genuine
• ghastly
• giant
• giddy
• gifted
• gigantic
• giving
• glamorous
• glaring
• glass
• gleaming
• gleeful
• glib

• glistening
• glittering
• gloomy
• glorious
• glossy
• glum
• godly
• golden
• good
• good-natured
• goofy
• gorgeous
• graceful
• gracious
• grand
• grandiose
• grandiose
• granular
• grateful
• gratis
• grave
• gray
• greasy
• great
• greedy

• green
• gregarious
• grey
• grieving
• grim
• grimy
• gripping
• grizzled
• groovy
• gross
• grotesque
• grouchy
• grounded
• growing
• growling
• grown
• grubby
• gruesome
• grumpy
• guarded
• guiltless
 • guilty
• gullible
• gummy
• gusty
• guttural

Adjectives That Start With H

The handsome hippo loves a good handmade heartfelt gift. Whenever he receives one,
it makes him very happy. Check out all adjectives that start with H.
• habitual
• hairy
• half
• half
• hallowed
• halting
• handmade
• handsome
• handsomely
• handy
• hanging
• hapless
• happy
• happy-go-lucky
• hard
• hard-to-find
• harebrained
• harmful
• harmless
• harmonious
• harsh
• hasty
• hateful
• haunting

• heady
• healthy
• heartbreaking
• heartfelt
• hearty
• heavenly
• heavy
• hefty
• hellish
• helpful
• helpless
• hesitant
• hidden
• hideous
• high
• highfalutin
• high-level
• high-pitched
• hilarious
• hissing
• historical
• hoarse
• holistic
• hollow
• homeless

• homely
• honest
• honorable
• honored
• hopeful
• horrible
• horrific
• hospitable
• hot
• huge
• hulking
• humble
• humdrum
• humiliating
• humming
• humongous
• humorous
• hungry
• hurried
• hurt
• hurtful
• hushed
• husky
• hypnotic
• hysterical

Adjectives That Start With I

The iguana has no patience for impolite people who think they are more important. She
believes it’s ignorant to see others as inferior. Check out all adjectives that start with I.

• icky
• icy
• ideal
• ideal
• idealistic
• identical
• idiotic
• idle
• idolized
• ignorant
• ill
• illegal
• ill-fated
• ill-informed
• illiterate
• illustrious
• imaginary
• imaginative
• immaculate
• immaterial
• immediate
• immense
• imminent
• impartial
• impassioned
• impeccable
• imperfect

• imperturbable
• impish
• impolite
• important
• imported
• impossible
• impractical
• impressionable
• impressive
• improbable
• impure
• inborn
• incandescent
• incomparable
• incompatible
• incompetent
• incomplete
• inconclusive
• inconsequential
• incredible
• indelible
• indolent
• industrious
• inexpensive
• inexperienced
• infamous
• infantile
• infatuated

• inferior
• infinite
• informal
• innate
• innocent
• inquisitive
• insecure
• insidious
• insignificant
• insistent
• instinctive
• instructive
• insubstantial
• intelligent
• intent
• intentional
• interesting
• internal
• international
• intrepid
• intrigued
• invincible
• irate
• ironclad
• irresponsible
• irritable
• irritating
• itchy

Adjectives That Start With J

The juvenile jellyfish was jubilant when he found out his parents were taking him to the
amusement park. He knew it would be jam-packed with excitement and fun. Check out
all adjectives that start with J.

• jaded
• jagged
• jam-packed
• jaunty
• jazzy
• jealous
• jittery
• jobless
• joint
• jolly
• jovial
• joyful
• joyous
• jubilant
• judicious
• juicy
• jumbled
• jumbo
• jumpy
• jumpy
• junior
• juvenile

Adjectives That Start With K

The koala is very knowledgeable when it comes to fixing computers, with a keen eye for
troubleshooting problems. Check out all adjectives that start with K.

• kaleidoscopic
• kaput
• keen
• key
• kind
• kindhearted
• kindly
• klutzy
• knobby
• knotty
• knowing
• knowledgeable
• known
• kooky
• kosher

Adjectives That Start With L

The lion had a lame paw. He was limping around for almost a month before he healed.
Check out all adjectives that start with L. Check out all adjectives that start with L.

• labored
• lackadaisical
• lacking
• lame
• lame
• lamentable
• languid
• lanky
• large
• last
• lasting
• late
• laughable
• lavish
• lawful
• lazy
• leading
• leafy
• lean
• learned
• left
• legal
• legitimate
• lethal

• level
• lewd
• light
• lighthearted
• likable
• like
• likeable
• likely
• limited
• limp
• limping
• linear
• lined
• liquid
• literate
• little
• live
• lively
• livid
• living
• loathsome
• lone
• lonely
• long

• longing
• long-term
• loose
• lopsided
• lost
• loud
• loutish
• lovable
• lovely
• loving
• low
• lowly
• loyal
• lucky
• ludicrous
• lumbering
• luminous
• lumpy
• lush
• lustrous
• luxuriant
• luxurious
• lying
 • lyrical

Adjectives That Start With M

The monkey had a memorable and very merry attitude. He couldn’t possibly be
mistaken as melancholy. Check out all adjectives that start with M.

• macabre
• macho
• mad
• maddening
• made-up
• madly
• magenta
• magical
• magnificent
• majestic
• major
• makeshift
• male
• malicious
• mammoth
• maniacal
• many
• marked
• married
• marvelous
• masculine
• massive
• material
• materialistic
• mature
• meager
• mealy
• mean
• measly

• meaty
• medical
• mediocre
• medium
• meek
• melancholy
• mellow
• melodic
• melted
• memorable
• menacing
• merciful
• mere
• merry
• messy
• metallic
• mighty
• mild
• military
• milky
• mindless
• miniature
• minor
• minty
• minute
• miscreant
• miserable
• miserly
• misguided

• mistaken
• misty
• mixed
• moaning
• modern
• modest
• moist
• moldy
• momentous
• monstrous
• monthly
• monumental
• moody
• moral
• mortified
• motherly
• motionless
• mountainous
• muddled
• muddy
• muffled
• multicolored
• mundane
• mundane
• murky
• mushy
• musty
• mute
• muted
• mysterious

Adjectives That Start With N

I know that the narwhal is a nautical creature. What I don’t know is whether or not they
are nocturnal. Check out all adjectives that start with N.

• naive
• nappy
• narrow
• nasty
• natural
• naughty
• nauseating
• nautical
• near
• neat
• nebulous
• necessary
• needless
• needy
• negative
• neglected

• negligible
• neighboring
• neighborly
• nervous
• nervous
• new
• next
• nice
• nice
• nifty
• nimble
• nine
• nippy
• nocturnal
• noiseless
• noisy
• nonchalant

• nondescript
• nonsensical
• nonstop
• normal
• nostalgic
• nosy
• notable
• noted
• noteworthy
• novel
• noxious
• null
• numb
• numberless
• numerous
• nutritious
• nutty

Adjectives That Start With O

The octopus is always obedient. He thinks it’s outrageous when his friends don’t listen
to their parents. Check out all adjectives that start with O.

• oafish
• obedient
• obeisant
• obese
• oblivious
• oblong
• obnoxious
• obscene
• obsequious
• observant
• obsolete
• obtainable
• obvious
• occasional
• oceanic
• odd
• oddball
• offbeat

• offensive
• official
• oily
• old
• old-fashioned
• omniscient
• one
• onerous
• only
• open
• opposite
• optimal
• optimistic
• opulent
• orange
• orderly
• ordinary
• organic
• original

• ornate
• ornery
• ossified
• other
• our
• outgoing
• outlandish
• outlying
• outrageous
• outstanding
• oval
• overconfident
• overcooked
• overdue
• overjoyed
• overlooked
• overrated
• overt
• overwrought

Adjectives That Start With P

The penguin is passionate about being on time. He tried to be punctual, but was late to
his last appointment. Check out all adjectives that start with P.

• painful
• painstaking
• palatable
• pale
• paltry
• panicky
• panoramic
• parallel
• parched
• parsimonious
• partial
• passionate
• past
• pastel
• pastoral
• pathetic
• peaceful
• penitent
• peppery
• perfect
• perfumed
• periodic
• perky
• permissible
• perpetual
• perplexed
• personal
• pertinent
• pesky
• pessimistic
• petite
• petty
• petty
• phobic
• phony
• physical

• picayune
• piercing
• pink
• piquant
• pitiful
• placid
• plain
• plaintive
• plant
• plastic
• plausible
• playful
• pleasant
• pleased
• pleasing
• plucky
• plump
• plush
• pointed
• pointless
• poised
• polished
• polite
• political
• pompous
• poor
• popular
• portly
• posh
• positive
• possessive
• possible
• potable
• powerful
• powerless
• practical
• precious

• premium
• present
• present
• prestigious
• pretty
• previous
• pricey
• prickly
• primary
• prime
• pristine
• private
• prize
• probable
• productive
• profitable
• profuse
• proper
• protective
• proud
• prudent
• psychedelic
• psychotic
• public
• puffy
• pumped
• punctual
• pungent
• puny
• pure
• purple
 • purring
• pushy
• pushy
• putrid
• puzzled
• puzzling

Adjectives That Start With Q

It is questionable whether the quail is qualified or not. Check out all adjectives that start
with Q.
• quack
• quaint
• quaint
• qualified
• quarrelsome
• quarterly
• queasy
• querulous
• questionable
• quick
• quickest
• quick-witted
• quiet
• quintessential
• quirky
• quixotic
• quixotic
• quizzical

Adjectives That Start With R

To avoid a raspy voice and sore throat, the raccoon tries to stay indoors when it’s rainy.
If he has to go outside, he at least makes sure to wear a coat. Check out all adjectives
that start with R.

• rabid
• racial
• radiant
• ragged
• rainy
• rambunctious
• rampant
• rapid
• rare
• rash
• raspy
• ratty
• raw
• ready
• real
• realistic
• reasonable
• rebel
• recent
• receptive
• reckless
• recondite
• rectangular
• red

• redundant
• reflecting
• reflective
• regal
• regular
• reliable
• relieved
• remarkable
• reminiscent
• remorseful
• remote
• repentant
• repulsive
• required
• resolute
• resonant
• respectful
• responsible
• responsive
• revolving
• rewarding
• rhetorical
• rich
• right
• righteous

• rightful
• rigid
• ringed
• ripe
• ritzy
• roasted
• robust
• romantic
• roomy
• rosy
• rotating
• rotten
• rotund
• rough
• round
• rowdy
• royal
• rubbery
• ruddy
• rude
• rundown
 • runny
• rural
• rustic rusty
• ruthless

Adjectives That Start With S

The snail and slug are similar to one another. They are both slippery creatures who
leave a slimy trail in their wake. Check out all adjectives that start with S.

• sable
• sad
• safe
• salty
• same
• sandy
• sane
• sarcastic
• sardonic
• sassy
• satisfied
• satisfying
• savory
• scaly
• scandalous
• scant
• scarce
• scared
• scary
• scattered
• scented
• scholarly
• scientific
• scintillating
• scornful
• scratchy
• scrawny
• screeching
• second
• secondary
• second-hand
• secret
• secretive
• sedate
• seemly
• selective
• self-assured
• selfish
• self-reliant
• sentimental
• separate
• serene
• serious
• serpentine
• several
• severe
• shabby
• shadowy
• shady
• shaggy
• shaky
• shallow
• shameful
• shameless
• sharp
• shimmering
• shiny
• shivering
• shocked
• shocking
• shoddy
• short
• short-term
• showy
• shrill
• shut
• shy
• sick
• silent
• silky
• silly

• small
• smarmy
• smart
• smelly
• smiling
• smoggy
• smooth
• smug
• snappy
• snarling
• sneaky
• sniveling
• snobbish
• snoopy
• snotty
• sociable
• soft
• soggy
• solid
• somber
• some
• sophisticated
• sordid
• sore
• sorrowful
• soulful
• soupy
• sour
• sour
• Spanish
• sparkling
• sparse
• special
• specific
• spectacular
• speedy
• spherical
• spicy
• spiffy
• spiky
• spirited
• spiritual
• spiteful
• splendid
• spooky
• spotless
• spotted
• spotty
• spry
• spurious
• squalid
• silver
• similar
• simple
• simplistic
• sincere
• sinful
• single
• six
• sizzling
• skeletal
• skillful
• skinny
• sleepy
• slight
• slim
• slimy
• slippery
• sloppy
• slow
• slushy
• square

•
• squeaky
• squealing
• squeamish
• squiggly
• stable
• staid
• stained
• staking
• stale
• standard
• standing
• starchy
• stark
• starry
• statuesque
• steadfast
• steady
• steel
• steep
• stereotyped
• sticky
• stiff
• stimulating
• stingy
• stormy
• stout
• straight
• strange
• strict
• strident
• striking
• striped
• strong
• studious
• stunning
• stunning
• stupendous
• stupid
• sturdy
• stylish
• subdued
• submissive
• subsequent
• substantial
• subtle
• suburban
• successful
• succinct
• succulent
• sudden
• sugary
• sulky
• sunny
• super
• superb
• superficial
• superior
• supportive
• supreme
• sure-footed
• surprised
• suspicious
• svelte
• swanky
• sweaty
• sweet
• sweltering
• swift
• sympathetic
• symptomatic
• synonymous

Adjectives That Start With T

The turtle is very talkative. It might be tempting, but telling him to shush would be rude
and tasteless. Check out all adjectives that start with T.

• taboo
• tacit
• tacky
• talented
• talkative
• tall
• tame
• tan
• tangible
• tangy
• tart
• tasteful
• tasteless
• tasty
• tattered
• taut
• tawdry
• tearful
• tedious
• teeming
• teeny
• teeny-tiny
• telling
• temporary
• tempting
• ten
• tender
• tense
• tenuous
• tepid
• terrible

• terrific
• tested
• testy
• thankful
• that
• therapeutic
• these
• thick
• thin
• thinkable
• third
• thirsty
• this
• thorny
• thorough
• those
• thoughtful
• thoughtless
• threadbare
• threatening
• three
• thrifty
• thundering
• thunderous
• tidy
• tight
• tightfisted
• timely
• tinted
• tiny
• tired

• tiresome
• toothsome
• torn
• torpid
• total
• tough
• towering
• tragic
• trained
• tranquil
• trashy
• traumatic
• treasured
• tremendous
• triangular
• tricky
• trifling
• trim
• trite
• trivial
• troubled
• truculent
• TRUE
• trusting
• trustworthy
• trusty
• truthful
• tubby
• turbulent
• twin
• two
• typical

Adjectives That Start With U

The unicorn is uninterested in fiction. He says unrealistic stories are unimportant. Check
out all adjectives that start with U.

• ubiquitous
• ugliest
• ugly
• ultimate
• ultra
• unable
• unaccountable
• unarmed
• unaware
• unbecoming
• unbiased
• uncomfortable
• uncommon
• unconscious
• uncovered
• understated
• understood
• undesirable
• unequal
• unequaled
• uneven
• unfinished
• unfit
• unfolded

• unfortunate
• unhappy
• unhealthy
• uniform
• unimportant
• uninterested
• unique
• united
• unkempt
• unknown
• unlawful
• unlined
• unlucky
• unnatural
• unpleasant
• unrealistic
• unripe
• unruly
• unselfish
• unsightly
• unsteady
• unsuitable
• unsung
• untidy

• untimely
• untried
• untrue
• unused
• unusual
• unwelcome
• unwieldy
• unwitting
• unwritten
• upbeat
• uppity
• upright
• upset
• uptight
• urban
• usable
• used
• used
• useful
• useless
• utilized
• utopian
• utter
 • uttermost

Adjectives That Start With V

I asked the vulture for directions. His answer wasn’t valuable because he was very
vague in his response. Check out all adjectives that start with V.

• vacant
• vacuous
• vagabond
• vague
• vain
• valid
• valuable
• vapid
• variable
• various
• vast
• velvety

• venerated
• vengeful
• venomous
• verdant
• verifiable
• versed
• vexed
• vibrant
• vicious
• victorious
• vigilant
• vigorous
• villainous

• violent
• violet
• virtual
• virtuous
• visible
• vital
• vivacious
• vivid
• voiceless
• volatile
• voluminous
 • voracious
• vulgar

Adjectives That Start With W

Waiting to share his wonderful news, the whale was impatient. He was going to be a
college graduate! Check out all adjectives that start with W.

• wacky
• waggish
• waiting
• wakeful
• wan
• wandering
• wanting
• warlike
• warm
• warmhearted
• warped
• wary
• wasteful
• watchful
• waterlogged
• watery
• wavy
• weak
• wealthy
• weary
• webbed
• wee
• weekly
• weepy
• weighty
• weird
• welcome

• well-documented
• well-groomed
• well-informed
• well-lit
• well-made
• well-off
• well-to-do
• well-worn
• wet
• which
• whimsical
• whirlwind
• whispered
• whispering
• white
• whole
• wholesale
• whopping
• wicked
• wide
• wide-eyed
• wiggly
• wild
• willing
• wilted
• winding
• windy

• winged
• wiry
• wise
• wistful
• witty
• wobbly
• woebegone
• woeful
• womanly
• wonderful
• wooden
• woozy
• wordy
• workable
• worldly
• worn
• worried
• worrisome
• worse
• worst
• worthless
• worthwhile
• worthy
• wrathful
• wretched
• writhing
• wrong
• wry

Adjectives That Start With X

The x-ray fish found it hard to hide his xenophobic tendencies. There’s only one
adjective that starts with X!

• xenophobic

Adjectives That Start With Y

The yak started yawning after she ate a yummy dinner. Check out all adjectives that
start with Y.

• yawning
• yearly
• yellow
• yellowish
• yielding
• young
• youthful
 • yummy

Adjectives That Start With Z

After finishing a marathon, the usually zippy zebra was zonked. Check out all adjectives
that start with Z.

• zany
• zealous
• zesty
• zigzag
• zippy
• zonked