100 English Adjectives

Here’s a list of 100 of the most common English adjectives with short descriptions:

1. Happy – Feeling or showing pleasure.
2. Sad – Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
3. Angry – Feeling strong displeasure or hostility.
4. Excited – Enthusiastic and eager.
5. Scared – Afraid or frightened.
6. Nervous – Easily agitated or alarmed.
7. Tired – In need of rest or sleep.
8. Brave – Ready to face and endure danger or pain.
9. Strong – Having great physical power.
10. Weak – Lacking physical strength or power.
11. Big – Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
12. Small – Of a size that is less than normal or usual.
13. Tall – Of great height.
14. Short – Having little height.
15. Fat – Having excess body weight.
16. Thin – Having little, or too little, body fat.
17. Young – Having lived or existed for only a short time.
18. Old – Having lived for a long time.
19. Beautiful – Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
20. Ugly – Unpleasant or repulsive in appearance.
21. Smart – Having or showing quick-witted intelligence.
22. Dumb – Lacking intelligence.
23. Kind – Having or showing a friendly, generous nature.
24. Mean – Unkind or unpleasant.
25. Friendly – Showing kindness or goodwill.
26. Unfriendly – Not friendly or kind.
27. Rich – Having a lot of money or assets.
28. Poor – Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable.
29. Fast – Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
30. Slow – Moving or operating at a low speed.
31. Good – Of high quality or standard.
32. Bad – Of low quality or standard.
33. Clean – Free from dirt or impurities.
34. Dirty – Covered or marked with an unclean substance.
35. Healthy – In good health.
36. Sick – Affected by physical or mental illness.
37. Warm – Of or at a moderately high temperature.
38. Cold – Of or at a low or relatively low temperature.
39. Hot – Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.
40. Cool – Moderately cold; neither warm nor cold.
41. Soft – Easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold.
42. Hard – Solid, firm, and resistant to pressure.
43. Light – Having little weight; easy to lift.
44. Heavy – Of great weight; difficult to lift.
45. Bright – Giving out or reflecting a lot of light.
46. Dark – With little or no light.
47. Full – Containing or holding as much as possible.
48. Empty – Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
49. Expensive – Costing a lot of money.
50. Cheap – Low in cost, especially in relation to similar items.
51. Wet – Covered with, or saturated with liquid.
52. Dry – Free from moisture or liquid.
53. Quiet – Making little or no noise.
54. Loud – Producing a lot of noise.
55. Smooth – Having an even and regular surface; free from bumps.
56. Rough – Having an uneven or irregular surface.
57. Safe – Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk.
58. Dangerous – Able or likely to cause harm or injury.
59. Thick – Having a large distance between opposite sides.
60. Thin – Having a small distance between opposite sides.
61. Open – Allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space.
62. Closed – Not open or allowing access.
63. Wide – Having a great extent from side to side.
64. Narrow – Having a small extent from side to side.
65. New – Recently made, built, or created.
66. Old – Existing for a long time.
67. Bright – Full of light; shining strongly.
68. Dull – Lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen.
69. Sharp – Having a thin edge or point that can cut something.
70. Blunt – Having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp.
71. Soft – Easy to press, bend, or cut.
72. Hard – Firm and resistant to pressure; not soft.
73. Smooth – Having a continuous even surface.
74. Rough – Not smooth or even.
75. Clear – Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
76. Confusing – Difficult to understand; bewildering.
77. Deep – Extending far down from the top or surface.
78. Shallow – Of little depth.
79. Lucky – Having, bringing, or resulting from good luck.
80. Unlucky – Having or resulting from bad luck.
81. Gentle – Mild in temperament or behavior.
82. Harsh – Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
83. Fresh – Recently made or obtained; not canned or frozen.
84. Stale – No longer fresh and pleasant to eat.
85. Polite – Showing good manners toward others.
86. Rude – Offensively impolite or bad-mannered.
87. Loyal – Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance.
88. Disloyal – Failing to be loyal to a person, country, or organization.
89. Patient – Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering.
90. Impatient – Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.
91. Honest – Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.
92. Dishonest – Not honest; intending to mislead or cheat.
93. Real – Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact.
94. Fake – Not genuine; counterfeit.
95. Beautiful – Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
96. Ugly – Unpleasant or repulsive in appearance.
97. Creative – Having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas.
98. Boring – Not interesting; tedious.
99. Important – Of great significance or value.
100. Trivial – Of little value or importance.

This list covers a broad range of common adjectives used to describe emotions, physical attributes, and other qualities.