Descriptive Words

When speaking or writing in the English language you are going to need to use descriptive words. But what are these types of describing words and how can we use them? We will look at the answers to these questions and look at examples of the different types of descriptive words.

You may be tired of always using the same adjectives and are in desperate need to add some new ones to your vocabulary. If that’s the case, then you’re in the right place! Here we will be sharing with you, the most common descriptive words and describing words. As well as, how to use gerunds, verbs, and nouns as descriptive words.

What Are Descriptive Words?

A descriptive word is a word that is used to describe something, that something could be a person, a place, a situation, or an item amongst other things. These words enable you to better explain the condition of something, for example, if you were talking about a person, you might use descriptive words to explain how that person looks. If you were talking about a country, you would use descriptive words to talk about the size of the country for example.

A descriptive word can also help you to intensify the meaning of a word or phrase.

Descriptive Words to Describe Colors

Word	Example
Crimson	The crimson sun set over the horizon. (Deep red)
Scarlet	She wore a scarlet dress to the party. (Bright red)
Burgundy	The burgundy wine had a rich, complex flavor. (Dark red or purple)
Rose	The rose petals were soft and delicate. (Light pink)
Magenta	The magenta flowers added a pop of color to the garden. (Purplish-red)
Lavender	The lavender fields stretched out as far as the eye could see. (Pale purple)
Indigo	The indigo dye gave the fabric a deep, rich color. (Deep blue-purple)
Azure	The sky was a brilliant shade of azure. (Bright blue)
Sapphire	The sapphire earrings sparkled in the light. (Rich blue)
Turquoise	The turquoise waters of the Caribbean were crystal clear. (Blue-green)
Olive	The olive trees provided shade from the hot sun. (Yellow-green)
Lime	The lime juice gave the drink a refreshing tang. (Bright green)
Emerald	The emerald ring gleamed on her finger. (Deep green)
Chartreuse	The chartreuse walls of the room added a bold splash of color. (Yellow-green)
Gold	The gold medal gleamed in the athlete’s hand. (Yellow-orange)
Tangerine	The tangerine sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues. ( Bright orange)
Rust	The rust-colored leaves fell gently from the trees. (Orange-red)
Chocolate	The chocolate cake was rich and indulgent. (Dark brown)
Beige	The walls were painted a soft shade of beige. (Light brown)
Ivory	The ivory wedding gown was stunning. (Creamy white)
Pearl	The pearl necklace shimmered in the light. (Pale grayish-white)
Silver	The silver car gleamed in the sun. (Shiny gray)
Charcoal	The charcoal drawing was incredibly detailed. (Dark gray)

Descriptive Words to Describe Shapes

Word	Meaning
Circular	Having the shape of a circle
Oval	Having the shape of an ellipse
Square	Having four equal sides and four right angles
Rectangular	Having four sides with opposite sides parallel and equal in length
Triangular	Having three sides
Diamond	Having a rhombus shape
Pentagon	Having five sides
Hexagon	Having six sides
Octagon	Having eight sides
Sphere	A three-dimensional circular object
Cube	A three-dimensional object with six square sides
Cylinder	A three-dimensional object with circular bases and straight sides
Cone	A three-dimensional object with a circular base and a pointed tip
Pyramid	A three-dimensional object with a polygonal base and triangular sides that meet at a point
Diamond	A two-dimensional shape with four straight sides of equal length, arranged in a diamond shape

Descriptive Words to Describe Sizes

Word	Meaning
Tiny	Extremely small
Petite	Small and delicate
Miniature	Small in size, but accurately detailed
Compact	Small and efficiently designed
Little	Small in size or amount
Dainty	Small and delicate in a pleasing way
Slim	Narrow or thin in shape
Narrow	Long and thin in shape
Short	Not tall in height
Average	A typical or common size
Moderate	Of medium size or amount
Large	Big in size
Grand	Impressive or magnificent in size
Massive	Extremely large or heavy
Colossal	Enormous in size or scale
Giant	Very large in size or stature

Descriptive Words to Describe Age and Time

Word	Example
New	She bought a new car last week.
Fresh	The bakery sold fresh bread every morning.
Young	The young puppy was full of energy.
Juvenile	The juvenile delinquent was arrested for theft.
Infant	The infant slept soundly in her crib.
Toddler	The toddler stumbled while taking her first steps.
Adolescent	The adolescent struggled with peer pressure.
Teenage	She was a typical teenage girl, always on her phone.
Mature	The mature oak tree provided shade on a hot day.
Elderly	The elderly man needed help crossing the street.
Aged	The aged book was a valuable antique.
Ancient	The ancient ruins of Rome attract millions of tourists every year.
Timely	The timely arrival of the ambulance saved his life.
Prompt	The prompt response to the emergency call was appreciated.
Current	The current pandemic has affected people all over the world.
Contemporary	The contemporary art exhibit featured works by modern artists.
Outdated	The outdated technology was replaced with newer models.
Obsolete	The obsolete machinery was sold for scrap metal.

Descriptive Words to Describe Taste

Word	Example
Bitter	Coffee, dark chocolate, tonic water
Sweet	Candy, fruit, honey
Sour	Lemon, vinegar, sour cream
Salty	Chips, salted nuts, seaweed salad
Savory	Steak, bacon, mushroom soup
Spicy	Chili peppers, hot sauce, curry
Tangy	Pickles, mustard, citrus fruits
Mild	Cream cheese, rice, cucumber
Rich	Chocolate cake, beef stew, creamy pasta
Tart	Green apples, yogurt, sourdough bread
Bland	Plain rice, boiled potatoes, tofu
Astringent	Red wine, tea, unripe fruit
Earthy	Beets, mushrooms, root vegetables
Fruity	Berry jam, tropical juice, apple cider
Nutty	Almond butter, pecan pie, peanut brittle
Smoky	Grilled meat, smoked salmon, roasted nuts
Herbal	Basil pesto, rosemary chicken, mint tea
Floral	Rosewater, lavender honey, chamomile tea
Citrusy	Orange juice, lemon zest, grapefruit slices
Robust	Espresso, dark beer, aged cheese

Descriptive Words to Describe Sounds

Word	Example
Loud	Thunder, explosion, car horn
Soft	Whisper, rustle, purr
Shrill	Scream, alarm, screech
Mellow	Jazz music, warm voice, cello
Melodic	Singing, bird chirping, guitar solo
Harmonious	Chorus, symphony, choir
Grating	Nails on a chalkboard, metal scraping
Jarring	Siren, slamming door, breaking glass
Clanging	Bell, metal drum, cymbal
Thumping	Bass drum, heartbeat, pounding feet
Whirring	Fan, blender, air conditioner
Buzzing	Bee, electrical wires, phone
Rustling	Leaves, paper, fabric
Sizzling	Bacon, steak, frying pan
Crackling	Fire, popping popcorn, twigs
Screeching	Brakes, metal scraping, chalkboard
Murmuring	Whispering, water flowing, wind
Gurgling	Waterfall, creek, stomach
Cooing	Pigeon, baby, dove

Descriptive Words to Describe Touch

Descriptive Word	Examples
Soft	The baby’s skin was soft like silk.
Rough	The surface of the rock was rough and jagged.
Smooth	The polished marble was smooth to the touch.
Prickly	The cactus had prickly spines all over its surface.
Cold	The ice cube was cold to the touch.
Warm	The cup of tea was warm to the touch.
Wet	The raincoat was wet from the rain.
Dry	The desert sand was dry and gritty.
Bumpy	The dirt road was bumpy and rough to drive on.
Furry	The cat was furry and cuddly.
Slimy	The slug left a slimy trail behind it.
Sticky	The tape was sticky and adhered to the paper.
Tingly	The minty toothpaste left a tingly sensation in my mouth.
Numb	My hand felt numb after holding the ice pack for too long.
Jarring	The impact of the car accident was jarring and painful.
Ticklish	I’m ticklish on my feet and it always makes me laugh.

Descriptive Words to Describe Smell

Descriptive Word	Examples
Sweet	The aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls was sweet and inviting.
Sour	The smell of spoiled milk was sour and unpleasant.
Floral	The bouquet of roses filled the room with a sweet and floral fragrance.
Earthy	The smell of freshly cut grass was earthy and refreshing.
Spicy	The curry had a spicy smell that made my nose tingle.
Smoky	The campfire had a smoky smell that lingered on our clothes.
Musky	The perfume had a musky smell that was alluring and sensual.
Fruity	The bowl of fresh fruit had a fruity smell that was refreshing.
Herbal	The tea had an herbal smell that was calming and soothing.
Woody	The cabin had a woody smell that reminded me of the forest.
Chemical	The cleaning solution had a chemical smell that made my eyes water.
Rancid	The old cheese had a rancid smell that made me feel nauseous.
Metallic	The smell of the metalwork shop was metallic and sharp.
Fishy	The fish market had a fishy smell that was overwhelming.
Musty	The old attic had a musty smell that was unpleasant.
Aromatic	The herbs had an aromatic smell that filled the kitchen with deliciousness.
Pungent	The onions had a pungent smell that made my eyes water.
Foul	The garbage had a foul smell that made me gag.

Descriptive Words to Describe Quantity

Small quantity:

Word	Meaning
Scanty	Barely sufficient or inadequate
Meager	Lacking in quantity or quality
Sparse	Thinly scattered or distributed
Paltry	Insignificant or small in amount
Modest	Limited or moderate in amount

Medium quantity:

Word	Meaning
Adequate	Sufficient or satisfactory
Ample	Enough or more than enough
Sufficient	Adequate or enough to meet a need or demand
Considerable	Large or significant in amount
Substantial	Large or considerable in amount

Large quantity:

Word	Meaning
Abundant	Plentiful or ample in quantity
Copious	Large in quantity or number
Profuse	Abundant or excessive in quantity
Overflowing	Filled beyond capacity or brimming over
Innumerable	Too many to be counted or too numerous to mention

Descriptive Words to Describe Quality

Poor quality:

Word	Meaning
Shoddy	Poorly made or inferior in quality
Inferior	Lower in quality or value
Substandard	Below the accepted standard or quality
Defective	Faulty or imperfect in quality
Flawed	Containing defects or imperfections

Average quality:

Word	Meaning
Mediocre	Neither good nor bad; average
Decent	Adequate or satisfactory in quality
Standard	Conforming to the accepted standard or norm
Acceptable	Suitable or satisfactory in quality
Tolerable	Bearable or acceptable in quality

High quality:

Word	Meaning
Superior	Higher in quality or value
Excellent	Exceptionally good or of high quality
Premium	Of superior quality and value
Exceptional	Unusually good or outstanding in quality
Top-notch	Of the highest quality or excellence

Descriptive Words to Describe the Weather

Word	Example
Sunny	It’s a sunny day, let’s go to the beach.
Cloudy	The sky is cloudy, it might rain later.
Rainy	It’s a rainy day, don’t forget your umbrella.
Windy	It’s very windy outside, hold on to your hat.
Stormy	The stormy weather caused power outages throughout the city.
Snowy	The snowy landscape looks beautiful in winter.
Foggy	The foggy morning made it hard to see the road.
Misty	The misty morning made everything look mysterious.
Hazy	The hazy afternoon made the distant mountains barely visible.
Humid	It’s very humid outside, it feels like a sauna.
Dry	The dry heat made it difficult to breathe.
Hot	It’s too hot to go outside, let’s stay indoors.
Cold	The cold weather made me shiver even with my coat on.
Freezing	The freezing weather caused the roads to be covered in ice.
Chilly	The chilly breeze made me put on a sweater.
Pleasant	The weather is so pleasant today, let’s have a picnic.
Unpleasant	The weather is so unpleasant today, I don’t want to go outside.
Dreary	The dreary weather matched my mood.
Muggy	The muggy weather made it hard to breathe.
Breezy	The breezy day made flying kites so much fun.

Descriptive Words to Describe the Environment

Word	Example
Pristine	The pristine beach was untouched by tourists.
Lush	The lush rainforest was home to many species of animals.
Arid	The arid desert had very little rainfall.
Barren	The barren land had no plants or trees.
Serene	The serene lake was a great place to meditate.
Polluted	The polluted air in the city made it difficult to breathe.
Noisy	The noisy construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Vibrant	The vibrant city was alive with activity.
Tranquil	The tranquil forest was a great place to escape from the city.
Industrial	The industrial park was home to many manufacturing companies.
Rural	The rural farm was miles away from the nearest town.
Urban	The urban landscape was full of skyscrapers and bustling streets.
Picturesque	The picturesque village looked like it came straight out of a postcard.
Secluded	The secluded beach was only accessible by boat.
Majestic	The majestic mountains were a sight to behold.
Prickly	The prickly cactus was a common sight in the desert.
Rustic	The rustic cabin was a perfect getaway for those seeking a quiet retreat.
Scenic	The scenic drive along the coast was breathtaking.
Wild	The wild animals in the jungle were dangerous and unpredictable.
Eerie	The eerie silence in the abandoned house made us feel uneasy.

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Types of Describing Words

What types of descriptive words are there?There are two main types ofdescriptive words. Adjectives and adverbs. Adjectives are extremely important and useful in the English language. They have been around for many years, largely influential people like Shakespeare invented many during his time on Earth. They provide us with the access to describe the things around us, which comes in handy in many situations. For example, if you’re going to see a doctor about a specific issue, you’ll need to be able to describe it. If you’re writing a story, adjectives will help your audience to visualize your story more vividly. If you looking to complement or describe someone, adjectives are crucial.

Gerunds, verbs, and nouns can also be used as descriptive words. Let’s look at each of these types ofdescriptive wordsin a little more detail.

Descriptive Adjectives

An adjective is used to modify or describe a noun. The adjective can give more information about a noun such as things like its size, shape, texture, or color.

An adjective is useful when there is a selection of the same objects which have subtle differences, for example, if there were a group of fish, each one a different color. You are asked ‘which fish do you like?’ You can reply to this question by simply using the adjective, and you could say ‘the blue one.’

Here are a few examples of adjectives in use:

Suffix	Examples
-al	Logical, Rational, Regional, Principal, Clinical
-an	American, Mexican, Human, Suburban, Urban
-ar	Popular, Clear, Lunar, Regular, Cellular, Solar
-ent	Decent, Magnificent, Excellent, Independent, Fluent
-ful	Beautiful, Blissful, Helpful, Grateful, Successful
-ic	Athletic, Majestic, Historic, Romantic, Comedic
-ical	Magical, Fantastical, Chemical, Logical, Historical
-ine	Feminine, Ovine, Porcine, Marine, Alpine
-ile	Immobile, Juvenile, Agile, Hostile, Infantile
-ive	Aggressive, Adaptive, Creative, Positive, Productive
-less	Colourless, Thoughtless, Endless, Fearless, Pointless
-ous	Ginormous, Luminous, Dangerous, Courageous, Enormous
-some	Awesome, Boresome, Tedious, Troublesome, Fearsome

Descriptive Adverbs

An adverb is the other type of descriptive word that we are going to look at. An adverb is a word that can further explain an adjective or many other types of words such as verbs, phrases, sentences, or even other adverbs. This type of descriptive word is more often than not, placed directly before or after the verb in the sentence you are creating. Usually, you will find that an adverb ends in the letters -ly, but as with adjectives, this rule can waiver from time to time, and not all adverbs will end in these letters.

Here are some examples of adverbs in a sentence:

The old man walks slowly along the street.
She danced gracefully on the stage.
The toddler is running excitedly toward the playground.
He spoke softly to avoid waking the baby.
The chef cooked the steak perfectly.
She sings beautifully in the choir.
He writes legibly on the chalkboard.
The bird flew gracefully through the air.
The boxer punches powerfully in the ring.
The dog barks loudly at strangers.

You can also use two adverbs together to form an adverb phrase, here are some examples of this.

The runners sprintedeffortlesslydown the track.
She sangbeautifullyduring the performance.
He solved the math problemsurprisingly quickly.
The chef cooked the mealextremely well.
The flowers bloomedsuddenlyafter the rain.

Gerunds, Verbs, and Nouns Used As Descriptive Words

Gerunds Used As Descriptive Words

Encase you’re unfamiliar with gerunds; a gerund is verb ending in-ing, which acts as a noun. Some examples of gerunds are: asking and running. If used correctly, these words can be used as adjectives by modifying adverbs.

Here are some examples of how to use gerunds as descriptive words:

“She enjoyspaintinglandscapes on the weekends”
“Therushingwaterfall was a breathtaking sight”
“Theboilingtea kettle let out a high-pitched whistle”
“Theblindingsunshine made it difficult to see”
“Thedazzlingfireworks lit up the night sky”
“Thedeafeningmusic was too loud for my ears”

Verbs Used As Descriptive Words

Verbs are used to describe actions, states and occurrences. Commonly used verbs include: achieve, limit and receive. Verbs ending in-edand-ingused to describe, can be disguised as adjectives. Another way would be to use a verb to modify a noun or a pronoun.

Here are some examples of how to use verbs as descriptive words:

“Her story was extremely puzzling“
“I am so satisfiedwith my work”
“I’m just always boredfor some reason”
“Never go near a smilingcrocodile”
“My dad is going to repair our brokenporch”

Nouns Used As Descriptive Words

A noun is a word which is used to identify specific things, this could be a place or an animal, even an object. To use a noun as a descriptive word, you will have to use it to modify another noun. This is called an adjectival noun or noun modifying.

Here are some examples of how to use nouns as descriptive words:

Describing Words (from A-Z)

Descriptive Words that Start with A

Abandoned
Abnormal
Abundant
Abusive
Academic
Acceptable
Accomplished
Achy
Active
Adaptable
Adorable
Adventurous
Affordable
Alert
Ambitious
Amused
Arrogant

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Descriptive Words that Start with B

Babyish
Baffling
Baggy
Balanced
Basic
Beaming
Beautified
Beneficial
Bewildered
Blue-Eyed
Blushing
Boisterous
Bookish
Brainy
Brash
Brilliant
Brittle

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Descriptive Words that Start with C

Calculating
Calm
Captivating
Carefree
Casual
Cautious
Cerulean
Charismatic
Charming
Cheerful
Clever
Combative
Comfortable
Courageous
Creative
Crisp
Cyan

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Descriptive Words that Start with D

Damaged
Dangerous
Dark
Decent
Deep
Defeated
Delicious
Delighted
Deluxe
Depressed
Determined
Different
Discreet
Diverse
Divine
Dominant
Dynamic

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Descriptive Words that Start with E

Eager
Earthly
Easy-Going
Efficacious
Effortless
Elegant
Emotional
Empty
Enchanting
Enraged
Enthusiastic
Equable
Evanescent
Exciting
Exemplary
Exuberant
Eye-catching

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Descriptive Words that Start with F

Fabulous
Factual
Faithful
Fake
Famous
Fancy
Fascinating
Fashionable
Fearless
Feisty
Fierce
Fine
Flawless
Flustered
Foreign
Free
Frightened

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Descriptive Words that Start with G

Gaping
Generic
Generous
Gentle
Giant
Gifted
Glamorous
Gleaming
Gloomy
Glowing
Glum
Goal-oriented
Good-looking
Graceful
Grieving
Grumpy
Guarded

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Descriptive Words that Start with H

Handed
Handsome
Harmful
Harmonious
Hasty
Hated
Hazel
Headstrong
Healthy
Heavenly
Helpful
Heroic
Hideous
High-spirited
Hilarious
Homely
Humongous

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Descriptive Words that Start with I

Iconic
Icy
Ideal
Idealistic
Idolised
Illegal
Immortal
Immune
Impervious
Impossible
Improper
Inclined
Inexpensive
Inquisitive
Intense
Intriguing
Introverted

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Descriptive Words that Start with J

Jaded
Jagged
Jam-packed
Jangling
Jarring
Jaunty
Jealous
Jeering
Jesting
Jewelled
Jittery
Jolly
Joyful
Joyous
Jubilant
Jumpy
Juvenile

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Descriptive Words that Start with K

Kaleidoscopic
Kaput
Keeled
Keen
Keyless
Kind
Kindhearted
Kindly
Kindred
Kinetic
Kingly
Kissable
Klutzy
Knockout
Knotted
Knowledgeable
Known

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Descriptive Words that Start with L

Ladylike
Lame
Lanky
Lawful
Lazy
Legendary
Lesser
Liberated
Licit
Lively
Livid
Lonely
Loud
Lovable
Lucky
Luxurious
Lyrical

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Descriptive Words that Start with M

Macabre
Machiavellian
Mad
Magical
Magnanimous
Maladapted
Malefic
Malleable
Marvellous
Memorable
Mindful
Modern
Motionless
Motivated
Motivational
Musical
Mysterious

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Descriptive Words that Start with N

Naive
Narcissistic
Narrow
Nasty
Native
Natural
Naughty
Nauseated
Nauseating
Nauseous
Neat
Necessary
Needed
Needy
Nervous
New
Nice

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Descriptive Words that Start with O

Obedient
Obnoxious
Obscure
Observant
Odd
Odorous
Official
Old-fashioned
Openhearted
Open-minded
Original
Outgoing
Out-of-this-world
Outrageous
Overjoyed
Overprotective
Overthinker

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Descriptive Words that Start with P

Panicky
Participant
Passionate
Patient
Peaceful
Perceptive
Perfect
Persistent
Personable
Petty
Placid
Playful
Powerful
Precious
Pretty
Professional
Proud

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Descriptive Words that Start with Q

Quaint
Qualified
Quality
Quarrelsome
Queasy
Queer
Quenched
Querulous
Questionable
Questioning
Quick
Quiet
Quirky
Quiver
Quixotic
Quotable

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Descriptive Words that Start with R

Rabid
Racy
Radiant
Radical
Radioactive
Rakish
Rampant
Rare
Raspy
Rational
Reachable
Real
Relieved
Repulsive
Respectable
Responsible
Romantic

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Descriptive Words that Start with S

Sad
Safe
Salty
Sanctimonious
Sanguine
Sarcastic
Sassy
Scented
Scintillating
Sedentary
Self-assertive
Selfless
Sensitive
Silky
Sparkling
Splendid
Strange

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Descriptive Words that Start with T

Talented
Talkative
Tall
Tantalising
Tasteful
Tasty
Tempting
Tenacious
Tender
Terrible
Thankful
Thoughtless
Tinted
Tolerant
Tremendous
Trustful
Trustworthy

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Descriptive Words that Start with U

Uber
Ugly
Ulterior
Ultimate
Unaffected
Unbelievable
Unbroken
Uninterested
Universal
Unlucky
Unpleasant
Unused
Unusual
Up-front
Uptight
Useful
Utter

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Descriptive Words that Start with V

Vainglorious
Valiant
Valid
Validatory
Valorous
Valuable
Vast
Vaulting
Versatile
Vibrant
Victorious
Vigilant
Vigorous
Vivacious
Vivid
Vociferous

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Descriptive Words that Start with W

Wacky
Wanted
Warm
Warmhearted
Wasteful
Weak
Wealthy
Well-behaved
Whole
Wicked
Wide-awake
Wild
Witty
Wordy
Worrisome
Worshipful
Wrong

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Descriptive Words that Start with X

Xanthospermous
Xanthous
Xebec
Xeme
Xenial
Xenodochial
Xenogeneic
Xeric
Xerothermic
Xylographic
Xystus

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Descriptive Words that Start with Y

Yappy
Yawning
Yearly
Yeasty
Yellow
Yellowish
Yern
Yiddish
Yodelling
Young
Young-at-heart
Youthful
Yummy

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Descriptive Words that Start with Z

Zaftig
Zany
Zazzy
Zealand
Zealful
Zealous
Zenithal
Zestful
Zesty
Zigzag
Zingy
Zionist
Zippy
Zoological
Zootrophic
Zymotic

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List of Descriptive Words

Descriptive Adjectives

Here is a comprehensive list of descriptive adjectives.

Abandoned
Able
Academic
Acclaimed
Accomplished
Acrobatic
Active
Adible
Admirable
Adorable
Adventurous
Afraid
Aggresive
Agile
Alarmed
Ample
Amused
Ancient
Angelic
Angry
Babyish
Bad
Baggy
Beloved
Bewitched
Bitter
Blank
Bleak
Blind
Boring
Bouncy
Brave
Bright
Brilliant
Buoyant
Burly
Busy
Buttery
Buzzing
Calm
Carefree
Careful
Cautious
Cavernous
Chubby
Classic
Clean
Clear
Clever
Cloudy
Clumsy
Cluttered
Coarse
Cold
Colourful
Comfortable
Common
Composed
Concerned
Conventional
Crowded
Cuddly
Curly
Damaged
Dangerous
Dark
Dazzling
Dear
Decent
Deep
Defiant
Delicious
Delirious
Demanding
Dense
Devoted
Dim
Dirty
Disfigured
Early
Easy
Elastic
Elderly
Electric
Elementary
Embellished
Emotional
Empty
Enchanted
Energetic
Ethical
Euphoric
Everlasting
Evil
Exotic
Faithful
Famous
Fancy
Fashionable
Fatal
Fearful
Female
Filthy
Firm
Flat
Flawed
Flustered
Focused
Foolhardy
Gregarious
Grim
Handsome
Handy
Intelligent
Intrepid
Joyful
Jubilant
Keen
Kooky
Lanky
Lazy
Limp
Luxurious
Mediocre
Mellow
Miserable
Naive
Nasty
Nautical
Neat
Needy
Negative
Nervous
Nice
Nocturnal
Ordinary
Organic
Ornate
Powerless
Practical
Precious
Puzzled
Questionable
Quirky
Ragged
Rapid
Ready
Recent
Red
Regal
Reliable
Sad
Sandy
Sane
Scarce
Scented
Scornful
Secret
Selfish

Descriptive Adverbs

Now we have a list of adverbs.

Accidentally
Always
Amusingly
Angrily
Anxiously
Apathetically
Assertively
Awkwardly
Badly
Begrudgingly
Blindly
Blissfully
Boastfully
Boldly
Bravely
Brightly
Cheerfully
Cooly
Coyly
Crazily
Defiantly
Deftly
Deliberately
Devotedly
Doubtfully
Dramatically
Dutifully
Eagerly
Elegantly
Enormously
Evenly
Eventually
Exactly
Faintly
Faithfully
Finally
Foolishly
Frequently
Frivolously
Gleefully
Gracefully
Greedily
Happily
Hastily
Honestly
Hopelessly
Hourly
Hungrily
Innocently
Inquisitively
Intelligently
Irritably
Jealously
Justly
Kindly
Lazily
Loosely
Madly
Meagerly
Merrily
Methodically
Mortally
Mysteriously
Neglectfully
Nervously
Never
Normally
Obediently
Obnoxiously
Occasionally
Often
Only
Perfectly
Pointlessly
Politely
Poorly
Powerfully
Promptly
Quickly
Rapidly
Rarely
Rashly
Regularly
Rudely
Safely
Seldom
Selfishly
Seriously
Shakily
Sharply
Silently
Slowly
Solemnly
Sometimes
Speedily
Sternly
Tactfully
Technically
Tediously
Tragically
Unexpectedly
Usually
Vacantly
Victoriously
Vivaciously
Vividly
Warmly
Wearily
Weekly
Weirdly
Wildly
Yearly
Youthfully
Zealously

Synonyms for Common Descriptive Words

INTERESTING

Absorbing
Amusing
Captivating
Compelling
Diverting
Engaging
Engrossing
Entertaining
Enthralling
Fascinating
Gripping
Intriguing
Riveting
Striking

AMAZING

Astonishing
Awesome
Breathtaking
Brilliant
Extraordinary
Fabulous
Fantastic
Incredible
Marvelous
Overwhelming
Phenomenal
Prodigious
Remarkable
Significant
Spectacular
Staggering
Stunning
Stupendous
Tremendous
Unbelievable
Unexpected
Unimaginable
Wonderful

NICE

Admirable
Amiable
Charming
Congenial
Considerate
Courteous
Delightful
Enjoyable
Gracious
Kind
Lovely
Pleasant
Pleasing
Pleasurable

GREAT

Awesome
Excellent
Exceptional
Extraordinary
Incredible
Magnificent
Marvelous
Outstanding
Phenomenal
Spectacular
Superb
Superior
Terrific
Wonderful

HAPPY

Amused
Blissful
Bright
Charmed
Cheerful
Contented
Delighted
Eager
Ecstatic
Elated
Enthusiastic
Excited
Exultant
Glad
Gleeful
Hopeful
Joyful
Loving
Marvelous
Merry
Optimistic
Overjoyed
Pleased
Positive
Satisfied
Thrilled

GOOD

Amazing
Excellent
Exceptional
Fantastic
Marvelous
Outstanding
Pleasant
Splendid
Stupendous
Super
Terrific
Wonderful

FUNNY

Amusing
Comical
Droll
Entertaining
Farcical
Gleeful
Goofy
Hilarious
Humorous
Hysterical
Jocular
Laughable
Ludicrous
Nonsensical
Sidesplitting
Whimsical

BAD

Awful
Crummy
Despicable
Disagreeable
Disgraceful
Dreadful
Horrible
Lousy
Nasty
Naughty
Outrageous
Rotten
Terrible
Unpleasant
Wicked
Wretched

SMALL

Diminutive
Little
Mini
Miniature
Minute
Petite
Skimpy
Slight
Teeny-weeny
Tiny
Wee

IMPORTANT

Consequential
Critical
Crucial
Decisive
Essential
Eventful
Extensive
Far-reaching
Fundamental
Great
Imperative
Key
Major
Paramount
Serious
Significant
Substantial
Urgent
Vital

RICH

Affluent
Deep-pocketed
Fat cat
Flush
In the money
Loaded (Slang)
Moneyed
Opulent
Prosperous
Wealthy
Well-fixed
Well-heeled
Well-off/better off (informal)
Well-to-do

SAD

Blue
Cheerless
Dejected
Depressed
Desperate
Discouraged
Disgusted
Downcast
Forlorn
Frustrated
Gloomy
Hateful
Heartbroken
Heavy
Melancholy
Miserable
Mournful
Somber
Sorrowful
Tearful
Unhappy
Upset
Weepy
Woeful
Wretched

KIND

Amiable
Attentive
Avuncular
Benevolent
Benign (formal)
Caring
Compassionate
Congenial
Considerate
Friendly
Generous
Gentle
Gracious
Kindhearted
Nice
Sympathetic
Thoughtful

ATTRACTIVE

Alluring
Beautiful
Cute
Glamorous
Good-looking
Gorgeous
Handsome
Lovely
Pretty
Stunning

REALLY

Certainly
Easily
Genuinely
Honestly
Positively
Precisely
Truly
Undoubtedly
Unmistakably
Unquestionably
Verily

VERY

Absolutely
Acutely
Awfully (informal)
Decidedly
Deeply
Eminently
Exceedingly
Excessively
Greatly
Highly
Jolly (Br.E)
Noticeably
Particularly
Profoundly

EXTREMELY

Really
Remarkably
Seriously
Significantly
Singularly
Supremely
Terribly
Terrifically
Thoroughly
Tremendously
Truly
Uncommonly
Unusually

NORMALLY

Almost always
As a general rule
As a rule
By and large
Commonly
For the most part
Generally
In general
In the general run of things
Mainly
Most of the time
Mostly
Ordinarily
Usually

QUICKLY

Swiftly
Rapidly
Hurriedly
Speedily
Fast
Quick
Hastily
Briskly
At high speed
Apace (literary)
At full speed

SERIOUSLY

All joking aside
Honestly
In earnest
No joking (informal)
Sincerely
To be serious
Truly
Truthfully

KINDLY

Affectionately
Agreeably
Cordially
Generously
Graciously
Helpfully
Lovingly
Obligingly
Politely
Tenderly
Thoughtfully

FINALLY

At last
At length
At long last
At the end of the day
At the last
At the last moment
Eventually
In the end
In the long run
Ultimately
In conclusion

ONLY

At a push
At most
But
Just
Merely
No more than
Nothing but
Purely
Simply