Descriptive Adjectives

Hard

• Solid, firm, and resistant to pressure; not easily broken, bent, or pierced.

• Soft and easily shaped or molded.

• Liquid and flows freely without a fixed shape.

• Fragile and likely to break under pressure.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Sad

• An emotion characterized by feelings of disappointment, grief, or hopelessness.

• A state of extreme happiness and joy.

• A feeling of excitement and anticipation.

• A sense of calm and tranquility.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

Messy

• Untidy or dirty.

• Clean and organized.

• Neat and tidy.

• Orderly and structured.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Dark

• With little or no light.

• Bright and shining.

• Colorful and vibrant.

• Clear and transparent.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Tall

• Of great or more than average height.

• Of small or below average height.

• Of average height.

• Of varying height depending on context.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Big

• Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.

• Small in size or amount.

• Lacking importance or significance.

• Moderate in size or extent.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Cool

• Of or at a fairly low temperature.

• Having a calm demeanor.

• Being fashionable or trendy.

• A term used to describe something that is not hot.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Smooth

• Having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

• Rough and uneven surface with many bumps and indentations.

• A surface that is sticky and difficult to touch.

• A surface that is hot and causes burns.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Happy

• An emotion characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, and contentment.

• A state of being angry and frustrated.

• A feeling of sadness and despair.

• An emotion related to fear and anxiety.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Slow

• Moving or operating at a high speed; quick or fast.

• Moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed; not quick or fast.

• Moving or operating at a moderate speed; neither fast nor slow.

• Moving or operating in a circular motion; not linear.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A