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Adjectives - the Definition and Meaning of an Adjective
What is an
Adjective? Adjectives are one of the primary parts of speech.
The meaning or definition of a Adjectives is as follows:
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Definition &
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Adjectives are descriptive
words. An adjective is a word which qualifies a
noun, that is, shows or points out some
distinguishing mark or feature of the noun.
Examples:
A black dog
An angry man
A round theatre
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List of Descriptive Adjectives
Descriptive
adjectives can be divided into different categories such as
colors, sizes, sound, taste, touch, shapes, qualities, time,
personality and ages. The following lists provide a few examples
of descriptive adjectives in each of their categories:
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Colors
are adjectives
Colors - examples: black, blue, white, green, red
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Sizes
Sizes - examples: big, small, large, thin, thick
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Shapes
Shapes- examples: triangular, round, square, circular
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Qualities
Qualities- examples: good, bad, mediocre
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Personality
Traits
Personality - examples: happy, sad, angry, depressed
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Time
related
Time - examples: Yearly , monthly, annually
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Age related
Ages - examples: new, young, old, brand-new, second-hand
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Sound
related
Sound related - examples: loud, noisy, quiet, silent
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Touch
related
Touch related - examples: slippery, sticky
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Taste
related
Taste related - examples: juicy, sweet
For a full list of
common English Adjectives or to check out your
understanding of English adjectives click one of the following links:
Examples Help! Types
of Adjectives
An adjective
is a word which qualifies a noun, that is, shows or points out
some distinguishing mark or feature of the noun; as, A black
dog. Adjectives have three forms called degrees of comparison:
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the positive
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the
comparative
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the
superlative
Positive
Adjectives
The positive
adjective is the simple form of the adjective without
expressing increase or diminution of the original quality:
nice. Adjectives
expressive of properties or circumstances which cannot
be increased have only the positive form; a
circular road; the chief end; an extreme measure.
Comparative Adjectives
The
comparative adjective is that form of the adjective which
expresses increase or diminution of the quality: nicer.
Examples are older than or more expensive than
or bigger than or faster than or taller
than etc. Adjectives
are compared in two ways, either by adding er to
the positive to form the comparative and est to
the positive to form the superlative. The following
adjectives are exceptions to this rule ( irregular ):
Comparative adjectives are also formed by prefixing
more to the positive for the comparative and most to the
positive for the superlative; handsome,
handsomer, handsomest or handsome, more handsome, most
handsome
Superlative Adjectives
The
superlative adjective is that form which expresses the
greatest increase or diminution of the quality: nicest.
An adjective is in the superlative form when it expresses a
comparison between one and a number of individuals taken
separately; "John is the richest man in Boston.".
An adjective is
also in the positive form when it does not express comparison;
as, "A rich man." Adjectives
of two or more syllables are generally compared by
prefixing more and most. Example: Paris is
the most romantic city in the world.
Predicate Adjective
A Predicate Adjective is an adjective that functions as a
predicate, such as "John is handsome", handsome being the
Predicate Adjective.
Overview
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An adjective
is in the superlative form when it expresses a
comparison between one and a number of individuals taken
separately; "John is the richest man in Boston."
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Adjectives
expressive of properties or circumstances which cannot
be increased have only the positive form; a
circular road; the chief end; an extreme measure.
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Adjectives
are compared in two ways, either by adding er to
the positive to form the comparative and est to
the positive to form the superlative, or by prefixing
more to the positive for the comparative and most to the
positive for the superlative; handsome,
handsomer, handsomest or handsome, more handsome, most
handsome
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Adjectives
of two or more syllables are generally compared by
prefixing more and most
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Many
adjectives are irregular in comparison; bad,
worse, worst or good, better, best.
Examples Help -
Understanding the Different Adjectives!
Understanding the different types of Adjectives is a basic
requirement of the English language. We hope the above
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