Descriptive Words! This page provides a large list of descriptive adjectives and verbs in English. They have been chosen especially for ESL learners.
Descriptive Words
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NICE
- Enjoyable
- Pleasurable
- Courteous
- Lovely
- Likable
- Pleasing
- Gracious
- Congenial
- Cordial
- Admirable
- Considerate
- Amiable
- Charming
- Kind
- Neat
- Delightful
- Pleasant
AMAZING
- Astonishing
- Astounding
- Awesome
- Fabulous
- Fantastic
- Incredible
- Stupendous
- Unbelievable
- Wonderful
- Unimaginable
- Tremendous
- Unexpected
- Phenomenal
- Spectacular
- Stunning
- Overwhelming
- Remarkable
- Breathtaking
- Significant
- Staggering
- Brilliant
- Extraordinary
- Marvelous
- Prodigious
GOOD
Synonyms for GOOD in English.
- Excellent
- Amazing
- Wonderful
- Pleasant
- Marvelous
- Exceptional
- Fantastic
- Super
- Outstanding
- Terrific
- Splendid
- Stupendous
HAPPY
- Amused
- Blissful
- Bright
- Charmed
- Cheerful
- Contented
- Delighted
- Eager
- Ecstatic
- Elated
- Enthusiastic
- Excited
- Exultant
- Glad
- Gleeful
- Hopeful
- Joyful
- Lively
- Loving
- Marvelous
- Merry
- Optimistic
- Over the moon (informal)
- Overjoyed
- Pleased
- Positive
- Satisfied
- Thrilled
DELICIOUS
Synonyms for Delicious in English.
- Appetizing
- Tasty
- Flavourful
- Delectable
- Scrumptious
- Mouth-watering
- Delish ( informal)
- Yummy (informal)
- Juicy
- Luscious
KIND
- Sympathetic
- Good/large/warm – hearted
- Generous
- Amiable
- Considerate
- Gentle
- Benign (formal)
- Gracious
- Benevolent
- Kindhearted
- Congenial
- Compassionate
- Caring
- Friendly
- Thoughtful
- Nice
- Good-natured
- Attentive
- Avuncular
BAD
- Awful
- Terrible
- Crummy
- Wack (slang)
- Crappy/ Shitty(slang)
- Rotten
- Naughty
- Dreadful
- Nasty
- Wicked
- Lousy
- Unpleasant
- Disagreeable
- Wretched
- Horrible
- Outrageous
- Despicable
- Disgraceful
SMALL
- Tiny
- Petite
- Mini
- Teeny-weeny
- Pygmy (with animals)
- Little
- Slight
- Minute
- Skimpy
- Miniature
- Wee
- Diminutive
LOVE
- Admire
- Adore
- Appreciate
- Cherish
- Enjoy
- Fancy
- Dote on
- Honour
- Respect
- Savor
- Like
Descriptive Adjectives
RICH
- Wealthy
- Prosperous
- Affluent
- Well-off/better off (informal)
- Well-heeled
- Fat cat
- Flush
- Loaded (Slang)
- Well-to-do
- Opulent
- Deep-pocketed
- In the money
- Well-fixed
- Moneyed
FUNNY
- Amusing
- Comical
- Droll
- Entertaining
- Farcical
- Gleeful
- Good-humoured
- Goofy
- Hilarious
- Humorous
- Jocular
- Laughable
- Ludicrous
- Nonsensical
- Sidesplitting
- Whimsical
- Hysterical
- Witty
BIG
- Towering
- Huge
- Large
- Great
- Gigantic
- Immense
- Colossal
- Giant
- Massive
- Tremendous
- Enormous
- Mammoth
- Hefty
- Full
MAKE
- Assemble
- Brew
- Build
- Concoct
- Construct
- Create
- Devise
- Forge
- Invent
- Prepare
ASK
- Beseech
- Implore
- Inquire
- Petition
- Query
- Question
- Solicit
- Summon
- Urge
BRING
- Bear
- Carry
- Deliver
- Fetch
- Gather
- Haul
- Lug
- Move
- Tote
- Transport
- Usher
CHOOSE
- Adopt
- Appoint
- Cast
- Designate
- Determine
- Elect
- Extract
- Name
- Nominate
- Pick
- Select
FIND
- Ascertain
- Acquire
- Detect
- Discover
- Encounter
- Locate
- Obtain
- Pinpoint
- Procure
- Spot
- Unearth
GIVE
- Administer
- Allow
- Award
- Bequeath
- Bestow
- Dispense
- Donate
- Entrust
- Grant
- Remit
IMPORTANT
- Chief
- Critical
- Crucial
- Essential
- Fundamental
- Meaningful
- Momentous
- Primary
- Paramount
- Significant
- Vital
REALLY
- Absolutely
- Actually
- Certainly
- Extremely
- Genuinely
- Honestly
- Positively
- Precisely
- Surely
- Truly
- Verily
SEE
- Behold
- Detect
- Examine
- Gape
- Glimpse
- Note
- Observe
- Recognize
- Spot
- View
- Witness
Descriptive Words
THINK
- Assume
- Deem
- Feel
- Foresee
- Presume
- Realize
- Reckon
- Sense
- Surmise
- Suspect
VERY
- Absolutely
- Decidedly
- Extremely
- Exceedingly
- Genuinely
- Highly
- Particularly
- Tremendously
- Truly
- Uncommonly
- Veritably
FAST
- Accelerated
- Active
- Agile
- Brisk
- Nimble
- Quick
- Speedy
- Swift
INTERESTING
- Compelling
- Engrossing
- Fascinating
- Striking
- Intriguing
- Engaging
- Absorbing
- Diverting
- Amusing
- Entertaining
- Gripping
- Enthralling
- Riveting
- Captivating
AFRAID
- Tense
- Shaky
- Panicky
- Terrified
- Frightened
- Fearful
- Scared
- Shell-shocked
- Horror
- Horrified
- Timid
- Timid
- Chicken out
- Horror-struck
ATTRACTIVE
- Gorgeous
- Good-looking
- Beautiful
- Cute
- Lovely
- Pretty
- Alluring
- Stunning
- Handsome
- Glamorous
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Descriptive Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs
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