Adjectives Describing People

Positive Adjectives Describing People

With examples in how to use them

Positive Adjectives to Describe People

•Adaptable: “Diana showed that she was very adaptable after starting her new job.”

•Adventurous: “Frank is always travelling to new places. He’s so adventurous!”

•Affectionate “Mothers are often more affectionate than fathers.”

•Ambitious “The ambitious businesswoman wanted to be the president of a big company.”

•Amiable “The amiable boy helped the old lady cross the street.”

Positive Adjectives to Describe People

•Compassionate: “Compassionate people help those in need.”

•Considerate: “It was very considerate of you to send her a thank you card.”

•Courageous: “The courageous man shared the truth in spite of the danger.”

•Courteous: “The courteous attendant greeted them as they entered the hotel.”

•Diligent: “The diligent employee finished her work on time.”

Positive Adjectives to Describe People

•Empathetic: “A counselor needs to be empathetic to the emotional needs of others.”

•Exuberant: “The exuberant family celebrated all night.”

•Frank: “To be frank, I don’t think that’s right.”

•Generous: “The generous man gave a large tip to his waiter after the meal.”

•Gregarious: “Extroverted people are often times described as being gregarious.”

Positive Adjectives to Describe People

•Impartial: “Judges should always be impartial.”

•Intuitive: “An intuitive person can understand things with very little instruction.”

•Inventive: “Inventive people find creative solutions to problems.”

•Passionate: “A passionate teacher loves her work.”

•Persistent: “The persistent man continued to work hard in spite of many setbacks.” 

Positive Adjectives to Describe People

•Philosophical: “The man was philosophical about the loss of his job.”

•Practical: “Practical people do things that they know will work.”

•Rational: “Scientists should always be rational.”

•Reliable: “A reliable person is someone you can trust.”

•Resourceful: “She didn’t have much, but she was very resourceful with what she had.”

Positive Adjectives to Describe People

•Sensible: “Harry was a very sensible person and always tried to do the right thing.

•Sincere: “Deborah is so sincere that I know that she will tell me the truth.”

•Sympathetic: “Friends should be sympathetic when you are going through a hard time.”

•Unassuming: “Carl is a humble, unassuming man.”

•Witty: “Gerald is so witty! I’m always laughing at his jokes.”

Open Ended

Review the adjectives we just studied. Describe yourself using 3 different adjectives from the list. Give an example for each one.