108 Adjectives that Start with Y | Y Adjectives

Adjectives that start with Y! In this lesson, you will learn a list of common adjectives starting with Y in English with ESL picture and example sentences. Learning those words will help you enhance your vocabulary words.

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Adjectives that Start with Y

List of Adjectives that Start with Y

Yachting
Yacked
Yacking
Yammering
Yankee
Yapping
Yappy
Yarrish
Yawl
Yawling
Yawning
Yeared
Yearling
Year-long
Yearly
Yearnful
Year-round
Yeast
Yeasty
Yelled
Yelling
Yellow
Yellow-bellied
Yellowish
Yenning
Yeomanlike
Yeomanly
Yester
Yew
Yewen
Yiddish
Yieldable
Yielding
Yieldless
Yodeling
Yon
Yonder
Youngish
Youngly
Your
Yours
Youthful
Youthly
Youthsome
Yugoslav
Yugoslavian
Yummier
Yummiest
Yabbering
Yanking
Yare
Yearlong
Yeast-bitten
Yeastlike
Yechy
Yeilding
Yemenite
Yestern
Yippee
Yippy
Yobbish
Yogic
Yogistic
Yokeless
Yoke-toed
Young
Young-looking
Youthy
Yowling
Yoyoing
Ypsiloid
Ytterbic
Yttric
Yttriferous
Yttrious
Yucky
Yuletide
Yuman
Yummy
Yuppifying
Yvel
Yakut
Yao
Yemeni
Yokelish
Youngling
Yo-yo
Yucatecan
Yeatsian
Yawped
Yearward
Yellowy
Yeast-like
Yellowed
Yearn
Ylike
Yelping
Yond
Yore
Young-at-heart
Yance
Yellow-tinged
Yellowing
Youthward
Yeastian
Yearning
Younger
Youngest

Adjectives that Start with Y with Examples

Youthful – The youthful energy of the children was contagious.
Yellow – The yellow sunflower was a bright and cheerful sight.
Yearly – The yearly tradition of the family reunion brought everyone together.
Yummy – The yummy dessert was a hit with everyone at the party.
Yawning – The yawning dog was ready for a nap.
Yucky – The yucky smell of the garbage made me want to hold my breath.
Yielding – The yielding nature of the clay made it easy to mold.
Yiddish – The Yiddish language is spoken by many Jewish people around the world.
Yellowish – The yellowish tint of the water was a cause for concern.
Yearlong – The yearlong project was finally coming to an end.
Yuletide – The Yuletide season is a time for celebration and joy.
Young – The young couple was just starting their life together.
Yearning – The yearning in her heart for adventure led her to travel the world.
Yellowed – The yellowed pages of the old book showed its age.

Adjectives that Start with Y to Describe a Person

Youthful – Having the characteristics of youthfulness, such as energy, vitality, and enthusiasm.
Yielding – Being compliant, flexible, and willing to compromise.
Yearning – Having a strong desire or longing for something.
Young – Being in the early stages of life, or having the characteristics of youthfulness.
Yummy – Being delicious or tasty, or having an attractive appearance.
Yellow – Having a yellowish complexion, or exhibiting cowardice or jealousy.
Yawning – Being bored, tired, or uninterested.
Yare – Being quick, agile, and ready to act.
Yeasty – Being lively, energetic, and full of ideas.
Yarely – Being quick and alert, or being ready to take action.
Yare – Being prepared and ready, or being in a state of readiness.
Yearlong – Lasting for a year or continuing throughout the year.
Yare – Being neat, tidy, and well-kept.
Yarny – Being talkative, verbose, or prone to storytelling.
Yellow-bellied – Being cowardly or timid.
Yenful – Being desirous or longing for something.
Yestern – Being of a past time or era.
Yummy-mummy – Being a fashionable and attractive mother who takes care of her appearance.

Adjectives that Start with Y to Describe Food

Yummy – Delicious, tasty, and pleasing to the taste buds.
Yeasty – Having the flavor or aroma of yeast, or being light and airy in texture.
Yellow – Having a yellowish color, or being made with yellow ingredients such as corn or squash.
Yolked – Containing a yolk, or having a rich, creamy texture.
Young – Refers to foods that are harvested or consumed at an early stage of growth, such as young vegetables or fruits.
Yogic – Refers to foods that are part of a yogic diet, which emphasizes vegetarianism and non-violence.
Yummylicious – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and delicious.
Yacón – Referring to the yacón root, which is a sweet and crunchy vegetable that is similar to jicama.
Yellowtail – Referring to yellowtail fish, which is a flavorful and tender fish commonly used in sushi.
Yuzu – Refers to yuzu fruit, which is a tart and fragrant citrus fruit commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
Yummy-scrummy – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and scrumptious.
Yummy-tummy – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and satisfying to the stomach.
Yummy-gummy – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and chewy.
Yummy-nummy – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and appetizing.
Yummy-licious – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and delicious.
Yum-yum – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and enjoyable to eat.
Yummy-yum – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and enjoyable to eat.
Yumtastic – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and fantastic.
Yummo – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and delicious.
Yum-a-licious – A playful term used to describe food that is both yummy and delicious.

Adjectives that Start with Y to Describe a Place

Yellow – A place that is characterized by the color yellow or yellowish hues.
Yawning – A place that is boring, uninteresting, or dull.
Youthful – A place that is full of energy, vitality, and enthusiasm.
Year-round – A place that is open or available throughout the year.
Yare – A place that is quick, agile, and ready to act.
Yesteryear – A place that is reminiscent of a past time or era.
Yonder – A place that is located at a distance, or far away.
Yellowed – A place that is aged or old, with a yellowish or faded appearance.
Yarely – A place that is quick and alert, or ready to take action.
Yeasty – A place that has a strong aroma of yeast or is known for its yeast-based food products.
Yummy-tummy – A place that is known for its yummy and satisfying food.
Yachty – A place that is associated with yachting or boating activities.
Yarny – A place that is known for its storytelling or literary traditions.
Yellow-bellied – A place that is characterized by cowardice or timidity.