adjective
noun/ˈædʒɪktɪv/
Frequency rank: #9,118 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun.
Example sentence
The word 'beautiful' is a descriptive adjective that describes how something looks.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 9,101–9,200
- watermelona large fruit with green skin, red flesh, and black seeds, containing a lot of water.
- westwardtoward or in the direction of the west.
- yinThe passive, dark, and feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology, complementary to yang.
- acidicHaving the properties of an acid; having a pH below 7.
- adherencethe fact of following or sticking to a rule, belief, or plan.
- amnesiaA condition in which a person loses their memory, either partially or completely.
- angrilyin an angry manner; with strong displeasure or rage.
- appellateRelating to the process of appealing a legal decision to a higher court.
- armouredprotected by a covering of metal or other strong material against weapons or attack.
- ascensionthe act of rising or moving upward, especially to a higher position or level.