Basic Adjectives & Adverbs

Describes something large in size, amount, or importance

Describes something little in size or amount

Describes something small in size; can also imply affection

Describes great length in space or time

Describes something not long in length, height, or duration

Describes great height for people, buildings, or trees

Describes something that extends far from side to side

Describes something far above the ground or at a great level

Describes something close to the ground or at a small level

Describes something that goes far down from the surface

Describes something that weighs a lot

Describes something that does not weigh much

Describes something extremely big

Describes something extremely small

Describes something of high quality or that is positive

Describes something of poor quality or that is negative

Describes something recently made, bought, or discovered

Describes something very good or impressive; also means large in degree

Describes something pleasant or enjoyable; also used for friendly people

Describes something very pleasing to look at or experience

Describes something extremely bad

Describes something without any faults or as good as possible

Describes something free from dirt or mess

Describes something covered in dirt or not clean

Describes something with great value, meaning, or influence

Describes something that holds your attention or curiosity

Describes something not interesting or dull

Describes something helpful or practical

Describes something not the same as another thing

Describes something identical or not different from another thing

Describes something better, greater, or different from what is usual

Describes something unusual or difficult to explain

Describes something liked or enjoyed by many people

Describes someone or something known by many people

Describes something that does not cost money

Describes something containing as much as possible; also means not hungry

Describes something containing nothing or no one

Describes something that costs little money

Describes something that costs a lot of money

Describes something free from danger or risk

Describes something that could cause harm or injury

Describes something that is right and has no errors

Describes something that is not correct or not right

Describes something that is correct or true

Describes something easy to understand or do; not complicated

Describes being prepared for something

Describes having a lot of things to do or a place full of activity

Describes a sound that is strong and easy to hear

Describes something with little or no noise

Describes a high temperature

Describes a low temperature

Describes a comfortably high temperature; between cool and hot

Describes something not closed or shut; available for business

Describes something not open; not available for business

Describes something that moves or happens with great speed

Describes doing something at high speed

Describes something that moves or happens without much speed

Describes something done in a short time

Describes doing something in a fast way

Describes doing something in a slow way

Describes something not difficult to do or understand

Describes something difficult to do or understand

Describes something that requires a lot of effort or skill

Used to make an adjective or adverb stronger

Used to make an adjective or adverb stronger; also means 'truly'

Used to say something has happened before now or sooner than expected

Used to say something continues up to now or a particular time

Used to add information; means 'in addition'

Used to say something is more than wanted or needed; also means 'also'

Used to say something is as much as needed; placed after adjectives

Used to say something is nearly but not completely true

Used to mean 'only' or 'a very short time ago'

Used to say something happens one more time

Used to say people do something with each other or things are in one place

Used to say something is limited; nothing more than

Used to say something is likely to happen or be true

Describes doing something in a good or satisfactory way

Describes something big in size or quantity; slightly more formal than 'big'

Describes something that has existed for a long time or is not new; also used to talk about age

Used to say something is true to a fairly high degree. NOTE: In British English, 'quite' often means 'fairly/moderately'; in American English, it typically means 'very/truly'. Meaning depends on regional variety.

Used to say something is possible but not certain

British English word (informal) for costing a lot of money; expensive.