The parts of speech in English include adjectives. What is an adjective? What are adjectives examples? What are some examples of adjectives in sentences?
In general, an adjective is a word that describes a person or a thing. For example, tall, big, and brilliant in ‘a tall person’ ‘a big house’ and ‘ a brilliant idea’
In this post, we’ll list examples of adjectives in sentences,
Examples of Adjectives in Sentences
Here are some interesting adjectives examples:
- The U.S is an enormous country.
- Mount Everest is very high.
- It is a high mountain.
- It is an expensive car.
- He is a happy man.
- She is a happy woman.
- They are happy people.
- It tates bitter.

Adjectives Agreement Examples in English
Adjectives have the same form whether describing singular or plural nouns. Ajectives also have the same form for feminine and masculine nouns.
Here are some examples of adjectives with singular and plural nouns:
- He is a nice person.
- They are nice people.
- It is a big city.
- They are big cities.
Here are some adjectives examples with feminine and masculine nouns.
- She is a smart woman.
- He is a smart man.
- She is a good girl.
- He is a good boy.
Adjectives agreement exceptions
Demonstrative adjectives this and that change to these and those before plural nouns.
Examples: This computer — These computers // That car — Those cars
Adjectives Examples List: 50 Examples of Adjectives
- Abandoned
- Abashed
- Aberrant
- Abhorrant
- Abject
- Able
- Abnormal
- Abortive
- Abrupt
- Absent
- Absolute
- Big
- Big-headed
- Big-hearted
- Bilateral
- Bad
- Baggy
- Cadaverous
- Cagey
- Called
- Deep
- Def
- Defective
- Defenceless
- Defensive
- Defiant
- Deficient
- Definite
- Eager
- Early
- Earnest
- Earthy
- Easy
- Fat
- Fatty
- Faulty
- Fearful
- Fearless
- Feasible
- Feathered
- Hot
- Happy
- Handy
- Handsome
- Hard
- Hungry
- Precious
- Precise
- Precocious
- Tenured
The Basic Types of Adjectives and Examples
1. -Ed Adjectives Vs -Ing Adjectives
-Ing Adjectives | -Ed Adjectives |
annoying | annoyed |
amazmg | amazed |
amusing | amused |
astonishing | astonished |
boring | bored |
confusing | confused |
depressing | depressed |
disappointing | disappointed |
disgusting | disgusted |
exhausting | exhausted |
fascinating | fascinated |
frightening | frightened |
embarrassing | embarrassed |
exciting | excited |
horrifying | horrified |
interesting | interested |
satisfying | satisfied |
surprising | surprised |
shocking | shocked |
terrifying | terrified |
tiring | tired |
worrying | worried |
What Is the Difference Between Ed Adjectives and Ing Adjectives?

-Ed adjectives are used to describe how someone feels.
Here are some examples of adjectives in sentences:
- My father is so interested in gardening. He would like to ask you some questions about some plants.
- I am really excited to meet my family.
- I was worried about her when she was abroad.
-Ing adjectives describe what someone or something is.
Below are some examples of adjectives in sentences:
- The movie was boring. I did not like it.
- The news is shocking.
- Daily chores are exhausting.
Ed adjectives and ing adjectives video
2. Comparative and superlative Adjectives
What are comparative and superlative adjectives examples?
A comparative adjective is used to compare a thing, person, place, etc. with another thing, person, place, etc.
Example: Jack is taller than Tom.
A superlative adjective is used to compare a thing, person, place, etc. with a whole group of things, people, places, etc.
Example: Jack is the tallest student in the class.
How to Form Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
To form the comparative adjective, we add -er to the adjective. We often use the word than after the adjective:
- Jack is taller than Tom.
- My car is faster than his.
To form the superlative adjective, we add the before the adjective and –est to the adjective. We often use phrases beginning with of or in after superlative adjectives:
- Jack is the tallest student in the class.
- He is the youngest of the three brothers.
In some cases, we can omit the before superlative adjectives:
- Her biggest problem is to talk in public.
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Form
One-syllable Adjectives | ||
Adjective | Comparative form | Superlative form |
tall | taller | the tallest |
fast | faster | the fastest |
Two-syllable adjectives | ||
careful | more careful | the most careful |
handsome | more handsome | the most handsome |
Adjectives ending in one vowel + one consonant | ||
fat | fatter | the fattest |
big | bigger | the biggest |
Short adjectives ending in -e | ||
safe | safer | the safest |
close | closer | the closest |
Adjectives ending in -y | ||
happy | happier | the happiest |
busy | busier | the busiest |
friendly | friendlier | the friendliest |
Longer adjectives | ||
beautiful | more beautiful | the most beautiful |
expensive | more expensive | the most expensive |
intelligent | more intelligent | the most intelligent |
Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing | ||
boring | more boring | the most boring |
interesting | more interesting | the most interesting |
worried | more worried | the most worried |
Irregular adjectives | ||
good | better than | the best |
bad | worse than | the worst |
far | farther/further | the farthest/the furthest |
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Sentences
- This pen is not very good . I would like a better one, please.
- This is the oldest building in our town.
- The dog is faster than the rabbit.
- He is the most intelligent boy in the class.
- She is my best friend.
- New York is bigger than Washington DC.
- For further information, please contact me.
- This test is easier than the previous one.
- Gold is more expensive than silver.
- I am more pleased than her to attend your party.
- The problem was worse than I thought.
3 Adjectives in a Sentence
Can you use 3 adjectives in a sentence?
Yes, you can use 3 adjectives in a sentence.
Sometimes we use two or more than two adjectives together in a sentence. Here are some examples of 3 adjectives in a sentence. (Examples of adjectives in sentences)
- A new white cotton shirt.
- There is a beautiful round wooden table in the kitchen.
- An old black leather jacket.
- A big black plastic bag.
How Do You Use More Than Two Adjectives in a Sentence?
When two or more than two adjectives are used together before a noun, they must go in a particular order.
Opinion adjectives are used before fact adjectives. General opinion adjectives always come before specific opinion adjectives. The order of fact adjectives in a sentence is as follows: Size, shape, age, color, nationality, material.
General opinion adjective | Specific opinion adjective | Size | Age | Shape | Color | Origin | Material | Noun |
Nice | intelligent | young | American | boy | ||||
Nice | friendly | little | black | cat | ||||
Beautiful | large | round | wooden | table | ||||
old | black | leather | jacket | |||||
Small | red | plastic | bag |
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