ADJECTIVES – EXAMPLES

Positive Negative

Big  The monumental cli s  The oppressive skyscrapers

stretched towards the loomed above, swallowing
heavens, their majesty the city in shadow.
undeniable.  His overbearing presence
 The vast ocean shimmered filled the room, su ocating
under the golden sunlight, any sense of ease.
endless and inviting.  The gargantuan waves
 The towering trees stood like crashed against the rocks, a
ancient guardians, whispering relentless force of
secrets to the wind. destruction.
Small  The diminutive cottage nestled  His shrivelled frame
among the trees, quaint and hunched over, lost in a
welcoming. world that had outgrown
 A compact bird’s nest him.
balanced delicately on the  The minuscule writing on
highest branch, safe and the note made it almost
secure. impossible to decipher.
 She wore a delicate bracelet,  The frail candlelight
its tiny gemstones sparkling flickered, struggling against
like captured stars. the encroaching darkness
Fast  The whirlwind energy of the  His reckless movements
city swept me into its sent objects crashing to the
exhilarating rhythm. floor, uncontrolled and
 She moved with lightning- chaotic.
quick precision, every step  The frenzied rush of people
measured yet fluid. blurred past, leaving me
 His agile reflexes allowed him dazed and breathless.
to dodge the oncoming strike  A haphazard mess of
with ease. papers covered his desk,
evidence of a mind in
overdrive.
Slow  The languid waves rolled lazily  The plodding passage of
onto the shore, a rhythmic time dragged on, each
lullaby of the ocean. second stretching into
 Her measured steps carried a eternity.
grace that demanded  A stagnant silence filled the
attention. air, heavy with unspoken
 The gentle cadence of his tension.
speech made every word sink  His dilatory approach to the
in with purpose. problem frustrated
everyone, wasting precious
time.
Hot  The golden heat of the  The stifling air pressed
afternoon sun wrapped against my skin, thick and
around me like a soft su ocating.
embrace.  The searing pavement
 The torrid summer breeze burned beneath my feet,
carried the scent of radiating unbearable heat.
wildflowers through the air.  A sweltering haze clung to
 Her fiery spirit burned bright, the city, trapping its
warming all those in her inhabitants in relentless
presence discomfort.
Cold  The crisp morning air filled my  The glacial wind cut through
lungs, refreshing and sharp. my coat, biting into my very
 A frost-kissed breeze bones.
whispered through the trees,  A piercing iciness crept into
leaving a delicate shimmer my fingers, numbing them
behind. beyond sensation.
 The invigorating chill of fresh  The gelid darkness of the
snow sent a thrill through my cave swallowed me whole,
senses. damp and unforgiving.
Dark  The twilight hues painted the  The malevolent darkness
landscape in soft mystery, the closed in, thick with hidden
world between night and day. threats and unknown
 His midnight-hued cloak horrors.
billowed behind him, elegant  A stygian abyss stretched
and imposing. before me, its depths
 The shadowed corridors swallowing all light.
o ered a thrilling sense of  Murky water pooled in the
secrecy. streets, reflecting only
fractured images of the
world above.
Light  The luminous glow of the  The blinding glare of the
lanterns cast a warm and midday sun made it
welcoming light. impossible to see what lay
 The e ervescent spark in her ahead.
eyes was contagious, a  A ghostly pallor washed
glimmer of pure joy. over his features, drained of
 Sunlight streamed through the all warmth.
leaves, dappling the path in  The overexposed neon
golden radiance. lights flickered, buzzing
ominously in the empty
street.
Loud  The thunderous applause  the sirens sent panic
filled the theatre, shaking the through the city.
rafters with celebration.  The ear-splitting screech of
 The resonant chime of the metal against metal made
church bells echoed through me wince in agony.
the valley, clear and crisp.  The discordant wailing of
 The booming laughter of the storm rattled the
friends gathered around the windows with relentless
fire, hearty and full of life. fury.
Quiet  A serene hush settled over the  The deathly silence
meadow, broken only by the stretched endlessly, thick
whisper of the wind. with unspoken fears.
 The hushed murmur of the  A stifled sob echoed
waves kissed the shoreline in a through the dark hallway,
rhythmic lullaby. barely audible but
 The soft crackle of the fire heartbreaking.
filled the room with warmth  The muted stillness of the
and comfort. abandoned house sent a
shiver through my spine.
Beautiful  The ethereal glow of dawn  The garish colours clashed
painted the sky in hues of rose violently, a chaotic mess of
and gold. mismatched shades.
 Her resplendent gown  The unsettlingly artificial
shimmered under the features of the mannequin
moonlight, elegance woven made it seem almost alive,
into every thread. but not quite.
 The breathtaking view from the  The grotesque design of the
mountaintop left me old portrait twisted into a
speechless, nature’s horrifying parody of beauty.
masterpiece.
Ugly  The rugged cli s stood defiant  The repugnant stench clung
against the storm, their jagged to the air, a vile reminder of
beauty untamed. decay and ruin.
 The weathered hands of the  His face twisted into a
old man told a story of monstrous snarl, devoid of
resilience and time. any warmth or kindness.
 The raw texture of the  The deformed branches
handmade sculpture gave it a reached out like skeletal
striking uniqueness. fingers, eerie and
unsettling..
Strong  Her indomitable spirit carried  The oppressive weight of his
her through every hardship, hand on my shoulder sent a
unwavering and determined. shiver down my spine.
 His formidable presence  The brutish force behind his
commanded respect, a force actions left destruction in
to be reckoned with. his wake.
  The unyielding waves crashed  An unrelenting storm
against the cli s, a testament battered the village,
to nature’s power. showing no mercy.

Weak  The delicate petals trembled  His feeble attempts to

in the breeze, fragile but resist were useless, his
beautiful in their vulnerability. body failing under the
 Her faint heartbeat was a weight of exhaustion.
whisper of resilience, holding  The decrepit bridge groaned
on despite everything. under the weight of our
 A subtle tremor ran through his steps, threatening collapse.
fingers, barely perceptible but  His emaciated frame told a
undeniably there. story of su ering and
starvation.
Nice  His a able nature put  Her overly-polite tone felt
everyone at ease, turning insincere, each word
strangers into friends with a dripping with hidden
single smile. contempt.
 The gracious hostess made  His patronising smile made
sure everyone felt comfortable it clear that his
and welcomed. compliments were not
 The benevolent ruler’s genuine.
kindness spread like sunlight,  The cloying sweetness of
warming the hearts of all who her words left an
knew him. uncomfortable, artificial
aftertaste.
Mean  His blunt honesty was  His vindictive glare sent a
refreshing, cutting through the clear warning: he would not
nonsense with direct clarity. forget this slight.
 The sharp-witted banter  The callous remark left a
between them was playful, sting, cold and unfeeling.
each word a careful dance of  The malevolent glint in his
intellect. eyes promised cruelty,
 Though stern, her no- relishing in others’
nonsense attitude ensured discomfort.
that everyone stayed on track