Adjectives are descriptive words. Writing fiction and creative non-fiction you will need a large vocabulary of adjectives. Adjectives make your words sound more desriptive and interesting.
- Puny: Small,tiny,little
- Minute: Small, tiny, little
- Diminutive: Extremely small, very tiny
- Microscopic: Unseen to the naked eye, only seen with a microscope
- Petite: Skinny, small, thin
- Slight: Small in a degree, inconsiderable
- Bitter: Resentment, anger, unjust
- Frosty: Cold, distance
- Sweltering: Uncomfortably hot
- Scorching: Very hot, harsh
- Blistering: Heat, forceful
- Muggy: Humid, unpleasant weather
- Stifling: Constrained, oppressed, very hot
- Oppressive: Harsh, authoriatiarian treatment
- Cozy: Warm,
- Sluggish: Inactive, slow-moving
- Dawdling: Slow time, Waste of time, be slow
- Meandering: Following
- Scarce: Insuffcient, not much left
- Copious: Plentiful, abundant
- Muffled: Obstructed, muted
- Lulling: Calming, healing
- Creaky: Someone who makes a creaking sound
- Shrill: Voice, sound, high-pitched
- Piercing: Shrewdness, keen intelligence
- Slimy: Covered by or resembling slime
- Grimy: Covered in grime
- Gauzy: Thin, translucent
- Mangy: Poor conditions, shabby
- Swollen: Inflamed, wound change
- Parched: Thirsty, dehydrated
- Crispy: firm, dry and brittle surface or texture
- Spiky: Pointy, sharp
- Slick: Smooth and efficient
- Graceful: Grace, elegance
- Awkward: Feeling of uneasy, inconvenience
- Clever: Smart, wise
- Obtuse: Insensitive, slow to understand
- Anemic: Lacking in colour, spirit or vitality
- Frightened: Scared, fearful
- Timid: Lack of courage, easily frightened
- Vigilant: Careful, planning
- Cautious; Potentially dangerous,
- Capable: Potential, related experience
- Adequate: Acceptable quality
- Absent-minded: Inattentive disposition
- Adventurous: Risks, new ideas or experiences
- Daring: Confident, risky
- Indifferent: Neither good or bad
- Apologetic: Remorseful,
- Hideous: Appearance, ugly,
- Horrid: Causing horror, rough
- Dreadful: Sickish, weakish
- Ghastly: great horror of fear
- Revolting: disgust
- Nasty: Very bad or unpleasant
- Cruel: Beyond disrespect, crossing a line
- Cheeky: Lack of respect, politeness, joking
- Obnoxious: Extremely unpleasant
- Disrespectful: Offensive, offended
- Contrary: Opposite in nature, direction or meaning
- Ornery: difficult to deal with, bad-tempered
- Subtle: Unaware, not in plain sight
- Optimistic: Vert positive,
- Courageous: Brave
- Cowardly: Fearful,
- Gullible: Tricked, manipulated
- Arrogant: Over confident,
- Haughty: Arrogant, superior, disdainful
- Naïve: Unaware, ignorant
- Curious: Eager to learn or know something
- Stubborn: Not change attitude, difficult to move, remove or cure
- Brazen: Bold, without shame
- Modest: Unassuming,
- Humble: A low estimate of ones importance through being modest
- Proud: Pride, self-worth
- Dishonest: Lies, fake information
- Righteous: Justice, divine rights
- Greedy: Money, gain
- Wise: Smart, knowledge
- Tricky: Up to something, misleading
- Loyal: Support, allegiance
- Relaxed: Comfort, calm,
- Tranquil: Free from distractions, calm
- Lazy: Unmotivated
- Rambunctious: Difficult to control, very active
- Erratic: Random, crazy, odd
- Fidgety: Shakey, seems distracted
- Lively: Full of life, active and outgoing
- Still: Motionless, frozen
- Famished: Empty, extremely hungry
- Surprised: Alerted, alarmed
- Startled: Sudden shock or alarm
- Sullen: Sulky, depressed mood
- Terrified: Fear, terror-stricken, frantic
- Furious: Mad, angry, aggressive
- Annoyed: Pissed, slightly angry
- Groggy: Weak, dazed, unsteady
- Alert: High energy, aware of surroundings
- Tense: Tight, ridgit
- Cranky: Upset, irritable
- Gloomy: Dark or poorly lit
- Irritable: Easily annoyed, sensitive
- Lonely: No friends or company
- Exhausted: Tired, overwhelmed
- Ecstatic: Overwhelming joy or happiness
- Cheerful: Happy and positive emotion
- Delighted: Feeling or showing of great pleasure
- Blithe: Indifference that is cheerful,
- Content: A state of happiness, satisfy
- Carefree: free from anxiety or responsibility
- Busy: Overworked,
- Lazy: Unwilling to use energy
- Careless: Thoughtless,
- Clumsy: Prone to mistakes,
- Nimble: Light on feet
- Brave: Courageous
- Mighty: Strong, powerful
- Meek: Small, tiny
- Clever: smart
- Dull:Lacking interest or excitement
- Afraid:Fear
- Scared: Frightened, nervous
- Cowardly: Lack of courage
- Bashful: Reluctant to draw attention
Here are some words, so put them to use. Words are turds that make us all nerds!
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