Category: Adjectives

Adjective – Shabby (also more shabby; most shabby) 1 : in poor condition especially because of age or use The furniture was old and shabby. He wore a shabby coat. Her first apartment was pretty shabby. 2 : dressed in Read More …

Adjective – Hesitant slow to act or speak especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do : feeling or showing hesitation She took a hesitant step back from the door. He seems hesitant about accepting the job. Read More …

Adjective – Compact (more compact; most compact) 1 a : smaller than other things of the same kind The camera is compact. The drill has a compact design. a compact car b : using little space and having parts that Read More …

Adjective – Tantamount Take the word “tantamount” and break it apart to see its two Latin roots: 1. The “tant” part comes from a Latin word meaning “as much, of such size.” 2. And of course, the “amount” part means Read More …

Adjective – Rotund “Rotund” comes from a Latin word meaning “round, like a wheel.” Literally speaking, something rotund is round: it’s circular, or spherical like a ball. In other words, to be rotund is to be circular, spherical, or just Read More …

Adjective – Nascent The word “nascent” comes from a Latin one meaning “to be born.” Nascent things seem to be in the process of being born: they’re brand new, or just now developing. Part of speech: It’s an adjective: “a Read More …

Adjective – Spectacular (more spectacular; most spectacular) causing wonder and admiration : very impressive a spectacular sunset a spectacular play in a football game The stock market has made a spectacular (=sensational) recovery. — spectacularly adverb He played spectacularly. a Read More …

Adjective – Extinct 1 : no longer existing an extinct (species of) animal Many of these old traditions have since become extinct. 2 : no longer active an extinct volcano

Adjective – Magnificent (more magnificent; most magnificent) very beautiful or impressive : very great the magnificent cathedrals of Europe He gave a magnificent performance. The view was magnificent.

Adjective – Supportive (more supportive; most supportive) giving help or encouragement to someone She has very supportive parents. Try to be more supportive of your teammates.