Adjectives that Start with J! In this lesson, you will learn a list of common words that start with J in English with ESL picture and example sentences to help you enhance your vocabulary words.
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Adjectives that Start with J
- Jabber
- Jabbering
- Jacketed
- Jacksonian
- Jacobean
- Jacobinic
- Jacobinical
- Jaculable
- Jade
- Jaded
- Jadish
- Jagged
- Jaggy
- Jailed
- Jain
- Jainist
- Jake
- Jamaican
- Jamesian
- Jammed
- Jammed-up
- Jammy
- Jam-packed
- Jangling
- Jangly
- Janus-Faced
- Japanese
- Jarring
- Jaundiced
- Jaunty
- Javan
- Javanese
- Jaw-Dropping
- Jawed
- Jawless
- Jaywalking
- Jazzed
- Jazzy
- Jealous
- Jeering
- Jeffersonian
- Jejune
- Jellied
- Jellylike
- Jelly-like
- Jeopardizing
- Jerkwater
- Jerky
- Jerry-Built
- Jessant
- Jestful
- Jesting
- Jesuit
- Jesuitic
- Jesuitical
- Jet
- Jet-Black
- Jetting
- Jeweled
- Jewelled
- Jewish
- Jiggered
- Jiggish
- Jiggling
- Jiggly
- Jihadi
- Jihadist
- Jilted
- Jim-dandy
- Jimp
- Jingling
- Jingly
- Jingoistic
- Jinxed
- Jittering
- Jittery
- Jobbing
- Job-killing
- Jobless
- Jocose
- Jocoserious
- Jocular
- Jocund
- Jogging
- Joint
- Jointed
- Joker
- Jokey
- Joking
- Jolif
- Jolly
- Jolting
- Jolty
- Jordanian
- Journalistic
- Jovial
- Jovian
- Jowly
- Joyful
- Joyless
- Joyous
- Joysome
- Jubilant
- Judaic
- Judaical
- Judas
- Judgemental
- Judgmental
- Judicable
- Judicial
- Judicious
- Jugular
- Juiceless
- Juicy
- Julian
- Jumbled
- Jumbo
- Jumentous
- Jumping
- Jumpy
- Jungian
- Jungly
- Junior
- Junky
- Junoesque
- Jural
- Jurassic
- Juridic
- Juridical
- Jurisdictional
- Juristic
- Jury-Rigged
- Just
- Justifiable
- Justificative
- Justificatory
- Justified
- Jutting
- Juvenile
- Juxtaposed
Adjectives that Start with J to Describe a Person
- Jovial – Cheerful and friendly; full of happiness and joy.
- Judicious – Having or showing good judgment; wise and sensible.
- Jaded – Tired or bored from having too much of something; lacking enthusiasm.
- Jittery – Nervous or anxious; easily frightened or startled.
- Joyous – Full of happiness and joy; expressing great pleasure or delight.
- Just – Fair and impartial; based on what is morally right or reasonable.
- Jolly – Cheerful and friendly; full of fun and laughter.
- Jaunty – Confident and stylish; lively and cheerful.
- Jocular – Humorous and playful; fond of joking and teasing.
- Jazzy – Stylish and modern; full of energy and excitement.
- Jumpy – Nervous and easily frightened; jumpy people are often on edge and tense.
- Jingoistic – Overly patriotic or nationalistic; having an extreme or aggressive belief in one’s own country.
- Joviality – Full of happiness and joy; expressing great pleasure or delight.
- Jealous – Feeling or showing envy or resentment towards someone else’s success or possessions.
- Justifiable – Able to be morally or ethically justified; reasonable and fair.
- Jocund – Cheerful and lighthearted; full of laughter and merriment.
- Judgmental – Quick to criticize or judge others; having a critical and negative attitude towards others.
Adjectives that Start with J to Describe a Place
- Jazzy – lively and energetic
- Joyful – full of happiness and delight
- Jumbled – in a state of disarray or disorder
- Jovial – cheerful and friendly
- Jaunty – lively and carefree
- Jarring – causing a shock or disturbance
- Jaded – worn out or tired from overuse or excess
- Jittery – nervous or anxious
- Jubilant – expressing great joy or triumph
- Juxtaposed – placed side by side for comparison or contrast.
Adjectives that Start with J to Describe Food
- Juicy – full of flavor and moisture
- Jumbo – large and substantial
- Jammy – thick and sweet, like jam
- Jazzy – bold and spicy
- Juicy – tender and succulent
- Jellied – set into a jelly-like consistency
- Jaggery – sweet and unrefined, like brown sugar
Adjectives that Start with J to Describe Feelings and Emotions
- Jovial – full of happiness and joy
- Jealous – feeling envious or possessive of someone or something
- Jittery – nervous or anxious
- Jaded – feeling tired or worn out
- Joyful – feeling great happiness or delight
- Jumpy – easily startled or nervous
- Jocund – cheerful and lighthearted
- Jolly – full of good humor and cheer
- Judgmental – inclined to make judgments or criticize others
Adjectives that Start with J with Examples
- Jolly – The children were jolly at the birthday party.
- Joyful – The couple was joyful on their wedding day.
- Jaded – The jaded traveler had lost his enthusiasm for adventure.
- Jittery – The jittery cat was afraid of loud noises.
- Jovial – The jovial grandfather loved telling stories to his grandchildren.
- Jumpy – The jumpy dog barked at every sound.
- Juicy – The juicy watermelon was refreshing on a hot day.
- Just – The judge made a just decision in the case.
- Jarring – The jarring sound of the alarm clock woke her up.
- Jazzy – The jazzy music made everyone want to dance.
- Jumbled – The jumbled pile of clothes made it hard to find anything.
- Jovial – The jovial atmosphere at the party made everyone feel welcome.
- Jumbo – The jumbo jet was able to carry hundreds of passengers.
- Jaded – The jaded rock star was tired of performing the same songs.
- Jocund – The jocund clown made the children laugh.
- Jarring – The jarring news of the accident shocked everyone.
- Jittery – The jittery horse was afraid of loud noises.
- Justifiable – The punishment was justifiable for the crime committed.
- Jumpy – The jumpy rabbit ran away at the first sign of danger.
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