Examples of Adjectives in Sentences: Amazing Examples

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:

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

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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