Positive adjectives
2,404 adjectives 204 shown here, eight per letter Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu PDF
Eight from every letter, our first picks at the top. The letter links carry the rest.
A 114 adjectives
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Causing great surprise, wonder, or admiration.
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The volunteers made amazing progress in a single morning.
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Extremely impressive, enjoyable, or worthy of admiration.
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The students built an awesome model of the solar system.
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Easy to love because of a charming or endearing quality.
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The puppy's oversized paws made him especially adorable.
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Eager and determined to achieve something worthwhile.
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The ambitious apprentice plans to master every stage of the craft.
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Showing warmth, fondness, and loving care.
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Their affectionate grandmother greeted each child with a hug.
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Eager to explore new experiences or ideas.
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The adventurous students chose the unfamiliar forest route.
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Listening, watching, or caring with steady concentration.
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The attentive nurse noticed a small change and asked a useful question.
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Genuine, honest, and true to one's character or origin.
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His authentic account included both the success and the struggle.
B 114 adjectives
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Giving pleasure through appearance, meaning, sound, or character.
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The choir found a beautiful harmony in the final verse.
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Ready to face pain, risk, or difficulty with courage.
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It was brave of Mara to admit the mistake and repair it.
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Full of light, intelligence, promise, or cheerful energy.
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The intern offered a bright solution to a stubborn problem.
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Exceptionally intelligent, skillful, successful, or bright.
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Her brilliant solution reduced waste without raising costs.
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Willing to act with confidence despite uncertainty.
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The team made a bold proposal and supported it with careful evidence.
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Favored with happiness, help, or something deeply valued.
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They felt blessed to have supportive neighbors nearby.
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Deeply loved and valued by others.
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The beloved crossing guard knew every student by name.
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Combining different needs or qualities in a stable, sensible way.
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The schedule is balanced enough to allow focused work and real rest.
C 126 adjectives
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Showing kindness and concern for another's well-being.
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A caring neighbor brought soup and offered to walk the dog.
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Able to produce original and useful ideas or work.
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The creative mechanic adapted a spare part to fit the old engine.
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Sure of one's ability or judgment without needing to boast.
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She felt confident presenting the findings because she had checked every source.
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Peaceful, steady, and not overwhelmed by strong emotion.
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Her calm reply gave everyone space to think.
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Noticeably happy, hopeful, or pleasant in manner.
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The cheerful volunteer greeted each visitor by name.
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Showing strength in the face of fear or difficulty.
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The courageous witness spoke clearly despite the pressure.
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Aware of another person's difficulty and moved to help.
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The compassionate manager adjusted the deadline after hearing the circumstances.
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Pleasant, attractive, and likely to inspire affection.
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The charming bookshop has a sunny corner for children.
D 85 adjectives
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Giving great pleasure, charm, or enjoyment.
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We spent a delightful afternoon exploring the old bookshop.
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Firmly committed to reaching a goal or solving a problem.
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The determined researcher repeated the test until the cause was clear.
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Committed to a purpose, task, or responsibility.
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The dedicated volunteers checked on every household before the storm.
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Consistently reliable and worthy of trust.
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A dependable teammate follows through and communicates early.
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Extremely bright, beautiful, or impressive.
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Her dazzling performance earned a standing ovation.
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Energetic, active, and able to produce change.
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The dynamic facilitator kept the discussion focused and inclusive.
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Loved, valued, or regarded with deep affection.
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A dear friend kept her company through the long recovery.
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Willing to attempt something difficult, new, or uncertain.
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The architect proposed a daring reuse of the abandoned station.
E 132 adjectives
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Exceptionally good in quality or performance.
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The report gives an excellent account of the risks and the evidence.
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Showing lively effort, movement, or enthusiasm.
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The energetic guide kept the group engaged through the long tour.
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Showing strong and lively interest or approval.
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The enthusiastic volunteers arrived with gloves and tools.
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Able and willing to understand another person's feelings or perspective.
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Her empathetic response made it easier for the student to speak honestly.
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Giving credible hope, support, or confidence.
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The first test produced encouraging results.
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Graceful, attractive, and pleasingly simple.
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The engineer found an elegant solution using one moving part.
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Enthusiastic and ready to begin or learn.
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The eager apprentices arrived early to prepare their tools.
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Appearing easy, natural, and free from strain.
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Her effortless delivery made the difficult song sound simple.
F 158 adjectives
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Kind, welcoming, and pleasant toward others.
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The friendly librarian helped the new family find books in two languages.
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Exceptionally good, exciting, or imaginative.
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The students proposed a fantastic use for the empty courtyard.
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Steady in loyalty, accuracy, or commitment.
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The translation was faithful to the meaning and tone of the original.
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Causing laughter or gentle amusement.
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Her funny story turned the travel delay into a shared joke.
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Showing courage and freedom from controlling fear.
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The fearless reporter kept asking careful questions.
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Able to act, move, or exist without unwanted restraint.
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The public path keeps the riverbank free for everyone to enjoy.
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Willing to release resentment and allow repair.
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The forgiving teacher let the student correct the honest mistake.
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Extremely good, impressive, or enjoyable.
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The school band gave a fabulous performance at the festival.
G 81 adjectives
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Willing to give time, help, attention, or resources freely.
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Her generous feedback included both encouragement and careful detail.
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Feeling and showing appreciation for help or value received.
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The hikers were grateful for the farmer's clear directions.
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Kind, calm, and not harsh in manner or force.
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Use a gentle brush to clean the fragile surface.
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Sincere, authentic, and not pretended.
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His genuine interest was clear from the thoughtful questions he asked.
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Having a beneficial, skillful, kind, or morally sound quality.
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A good explanation makes the next action clear.
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Exceptionally good, important, skilled, or impressive.
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The new path is a great improvement for wheelchair users.
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Moving, responding, or being shaped with ease and dignity.
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She offered a graceful correction that preserved everyone's dignity.
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Pleased, grateful, or happy about something.
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We are glad the missing dog returned home safely.
H 114 adjectives
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Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or satisfaction.
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The children were happy to see their seedlings emerge.
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Truthful, sincere, and willing to represent facts fairly.
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Her honest estimate prevented the group from promising an impossible date.
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Providing useful assistance or making a task easier.
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The map includes a helpful note about the steep final section.
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Seeing a reasonable possibility of a good outcome.
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The first test result made the doctors cautiously hopeful.
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Aware of one's limits and not claiming more importance than is due.
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The humble scientist credited the technicians who made the study possible.
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Deeply and sincerely felt or expressed.
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She offered heartfelt thanks to the neighbors who brought meals.
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Putting steady and serious effort into a task.
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The hard-working apprentices mastered each repair before moving on.
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In good condition or supporting physical, mental, or social well-being.
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The team built a healthy routine of focused work and real breaks.
I 144 adjectives
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Encouraging people to feel hopeful or eager to act.
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The volunteers' patient progress was inspiring.
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Extraordinarily good, impressive, or difficult to believe.
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The choir created an incredible sound in the stone hall.
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Able to learn, understand, and use knowledge effectively.
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The intelligent assistant checked the source before answering.
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Able to form original and useful ideas or images.
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The imaginative solution reused materials the team already had.
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Introducing useful and original ideas or methods.
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The innovative program pairs language lessons with paid work experience.
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Able to think, choose, or act without unnecessary support or control.
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The course prepared each learner to become an independent researcher.
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Showing a clear and useful understanding of something.
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Her insightful question exposed an assumption in the plan.
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Especially suitable for a purpose or situation.
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The shaded courtyard is ideal for the afternoon workshop.
J 38 adjectives
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Feeling, showing, or causing great happiness.
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A joyful crowd welcomed the runners across the finish line.
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Cheerful, friendly, and full of good humor.
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The jolly shopkeeper remembered every child's favorite fruit.
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Showing great joy after a success or welcome event.
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Jubilant supporters filled the square after the team won.
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Fair and guided by sound principles.
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The mediator worked toward a just outcome for both families.
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Warmly cheerful and sociable.
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Their jovial host kept conversation moving around the table.
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Bright, lively, or rhythmically spirited.
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The designer chose a jazzy pattern for the festival poster.
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Full of or causing great happiness.
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The graduation was a joyous occasion for the whole family.
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Cheerful, lively, and confidently informal.
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He wore a jaunty hat that made the children smile.
K 25 adjectives
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Considerate, helpful, and concerned for another's well-being.
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A kind neighbor carried the heavy bags upstairs.
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Naturally sympathetic and willing to help.
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The kindhearted mechanic fixed the child's bicycle without charge.
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Having strong knowledge about a subject.
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A knowledgeable volunteer explained the archive to new visitors.
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Eager, perceptive, or strongly interested.
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The keen volunteers learned the new process quickly.
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Having similar values, interests, or character.
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The two kindred groups joined forces to protect the wetland.
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Full of movement, energy, or active force.
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The kinetic performance sent dancers across the entire stage.
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Showing informed understanding or perceptive awareness.
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They exchanged a knowing smile when the old song began.
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Quick to notice small but important details.
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A keen-eyed ranger spotted the damaged trail marker.
L 100 adjectives
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Showing deep care, warmth, and affection.
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A loving aunt made sure every child felt welcome.
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Steady in support, duty, or affection.
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The loyal friend stayed present through an uncertain year.
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Beautiful, delightful, or warmly pleasant.
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They shared a lovely meal made from vegetables grown nearby.
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Favored by chance or a welcome circumstance.
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We were lucky to find shelter before the rain arrived.
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Full of energy, interest, or animation.
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A lively discussion continued long after the formal session ended.
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Giving off light or appearing clear and radiant.
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The moon made a luminous path across the water.
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Bright, cheerful, or pleasantly free from heaviness.
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The light room and open windows made the studio feel welcoming.
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Remarkably excellent and remembered or admired by many people.
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Her legendary hospitality made every new neighbor feel included.
M 68 adjectives
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Causing delight or admiration because it is exceptionally good.
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The museum has a marvelous collection of local textiles.
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Exceptionally beautiful, impressive, or excellent.
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The orchestra gave a magnificent final performance.
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Eager and willing to work toward a goal.
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The motivated volunteers finished sorting the donations before noon.
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Attentive to the present situation and its effects on others.
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A mindful pause prevented a hurried answer.
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So delightful or extraordinary that it seems touched by magic.
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Fireflies made the summer evening feel magical.
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Having real purpose, significance, or value.
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The students chose a meaningful project that served their own neighborhood.
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Possessing impressive strength, influence, or ability.
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The tiny seed grew into a mighty oak.
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Cheerful, sociable, and full of enjoyment.
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A merry group of neighbors sang as they decorated the hall.
N 135 adjectives
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Pleasant, considerate, or agreeable.
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It was nice of the driver to wait while the passenger found a seat.
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Providing care, support, and conditions for growth.
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The club created a nurturing environment for first-time performers.
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Showing honorable purpose, courage, or generosity.
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Protecting the vulnerable was a noble aim, even when the work was difficult.
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Relaxed, genuine, or arising without forced effort.
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Her natural warmth helped new students feel at ease.
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Orderly, skillful, or pleasingly simple.
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The engineer found a neat solution that used one fewer moving part.
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Worthy of attention because it is important or unusually good.
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The new design made a notable improvement in readability.
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New and original in a useful or interesting way.
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The study tested a novel method for cleaning polluted soil.
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Quick, light, and able to adjust skillfully.
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The nimble team changed course when the first test failed.
O 54 adjectives
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Expecting a favorable outcome while recognizing what must be done.
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The team is optimistic because the latest test addressed the main risk.
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Exceptionally good or clearly distinguished from others.
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The rescue crew did outstanding work under severe conditions.
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Willing to consider unfamiliar ideas without quick judgment.
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An open-minded editor invited several different views on the issue.
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Arranged well and able to manage tasks effectively.
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The organized coordinator kept every delivery on schedule.
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Created independently and not copied from another source.
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Her original illustration made the instructions easier to remember.
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Sincere, generous, and willing to show care.
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Their openhearted welcome helped the new family settle in.
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Friendly, confident, and comfortable meeting people.
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The outgoing host introduced newcomers to the whole group.
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Quick to notice relevant details or changes.
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The observant guide spotted fresh animal tracks beside the path.
P 131 adjectives
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Constructive, beneficial, hopeful, or clearly favorable in effect.
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The repair produced a positive change in both safety and comfort.
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Able to wait or continue without becoming harsh or careless.
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The patient instructor let each learner find the rhythm.
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Calm, quiet, and free from conflict or disturbance.
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They found a peaceful place to talk beside the lake.
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Showing strong enthusiasm, care, or commitment.
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The passionate coach made every beginner feel capable.
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Having great strength, influence, or effectiveness.
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The choir delivered a powerful message of unity.
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Feeling pleased about a worthy effort, quality, or achievement.
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The apprentices were proud of the bridge they had restored.
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Full of lighthearted fun, imagination, or friendly humor.
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The playful lesson turned spelling practice into a quick game.
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Showing good manners and consideration for others.
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The polite passenger offered her seat without making a fuss.
Q 36 adjectives
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Moving, understanding, or responding with useful speed.
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Her quick response stopped the leak from spreading.
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Making little noise or offering a sense of calm.
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The quiet room gave readers a place to concentrate.
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Appealingly unusual in character or style.
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The quirky clock marks each hour with a different birdsong.
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Attractively old-fashioned or unusual.
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The quaint bookshop still wraps purchases in patterned paper.
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Able to think and respond cleverly without much delay.
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The quick-witted host found a kind reply to an awkward question.
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Having the knowledge, skill, or experience needed for a role.
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A qualified electrician inspected the damaged wiring.
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Representing the clearest or most typical example of a quality.
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The small public square is a quintessential gathering place.
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Regal, dignified, and worthy of a queen.
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The dancer crossed the stage with calm, queenly assurance.
R 86 adjectives
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Shining brightly or showing clear happiness and health.
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Her radiant smile reached the back row.
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Unusually impressive or worthy of attention.
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Her remarkable recovery surprised the whole medical team.
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Able to recover, adapt, or remain strong through difficulty.
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The resilient community rebuilt the footbridge together.
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Showing consideration for another's worth, rights, or views.
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The respectful discussion made room for every opinion.
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Consistently accurate, effective, or worthy of trust.
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The clinic needs a reliable backup power source.
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Restoring energy or offering a welcome change.
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Her honest answer was refreshing and helped the discussion move forward.
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Calm, comfortable, and free from tension.
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The relaxed host gave guests time to settle in.
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Skilled at finding workable solutions with what is available.
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A resourceful mechanic repaired the latch with a simple spare part.
S 141 adjectives
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Intelligent, capable, or showing good judgment.
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The smart technician tested the simplest cause first.
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Having power, resilience, skill, or sound construction.
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The strong partnership made both organizations more effective.
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Honest in feeling, intention, or expression.
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Her sincere thanks named the specific help she had received.
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Providing encouragement, understanding, or practical help.
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A supportive colleague asked what would make the workload manageable.
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Kind, pleasant, or pleasing to the senses.
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It was sweet of him to save a seat for his grandmother.
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Exceptionally impressive or beautiful.
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The hilltop offered a spectacular view at sunrise.
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Achieving a desired or worthwhile result.
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The successful repair kept the bridge open.
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Calm, clear, and untroubled in appearance or mood.
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The garden felt serene after the morning rain.
T 115 adjectives
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Showing careful consideration for ideas, consequences, or other people.
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Her thoughtful question revealed a risk nobody had discussed.
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Consistently deserving confidence or reliance.
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A trustworthy guide corrects errors openly.
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Feeling pleased and grateful for help, care, or good fortune.
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The hikers were thankful for the warm shelter.
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Having a strong natural or developed ability.
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The talented carpenter also took time to teach the apprentice.
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Extremely good, enjoyable, or impressive.
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The students did a terrific job restoring the garden.
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Persistent and unwilling to give up a worthwhile aim.
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The tenacious reporter kept checking until the public record was complete.
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Gentle, caring, and sensitive to another's needs.
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He gave the injured bird tender care until help arrived.
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Quiet, peaceful, and free from disturbance.
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The courtyard becomes tranquil after the market closes.
U 158 adjectives
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Being the only one of its kind or distinct in a valuable way.
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Each student brought a unique perspective to the discussion.
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Creating hope, happiness, or encouragement.
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The documentary ended with an uplifting account of the river's recovery.
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Sympathetic, patient, and willing to consider another's perspective.
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The understanding teacher offered a second way to complete the task.
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Continuing with such energy or resolve that progress is hard to prevent.
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Once the volunteers found a solution, their progress seemed unstoppable.
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Cheerful and hopeful in tone or attitude.
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The update was upbeat without hiding the remaining work.
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Steady and not weakened by doubt or difficulty.
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Her unwavering attention to safety earned the crew's trust.
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Willing to consider another person's needs before personal advantage.
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His unselfish decision gave the final place to a younger athlete.
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Able to help accomplish a purpose or meet a need.
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The guide includes a useful checklist for the first inspection.
V 44 adjectives
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Full of life, color, energy, or activity.
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The renovated square became a vibrant place for markets and music.
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Highly useful, important, or worthy of care.
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Her notes provided valuable context for the new team.
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Having achieved success in a contest or difficult effort.
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The victorious debaters thanked the classmates who helped them prepare.
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Lively, animated, and attractively full of energy.
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The vivacious host drew every guest into the conversation.
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Acting according to strong moral principles.
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The story asks whether a virtuous choice can also be a difficult one.
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Able to imagine a better future and a credible path toward it.
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The visionary planner protected space for public transit decades ahead.
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Showing courage and determination in a difficult situation.
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The valiant rescue effort continued through heavy rain.
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Necessary, life-supporting, or extremely important.
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Clean water is vital to every community.
W 158 adjectives
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Extremely pleasing, admirable, or enjoyable.
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The musicians gave a wonderful performance in the park.
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Friendly, affectionate, or comfortably full of heat.
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The host gave each guest a warm welcome.
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Showing sound judgment based on knowledge and experience.
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It was wise to test the route before moving the equipment.
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Making people feel accepted, comfortable, and invited to participate.
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Clear signs and friendly staff made the center welcoming to first-time visitors.
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Clever and amusing in expression.
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His witty caption made the history display more inviting.
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Deserving respect, attention, effort, or care.
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Every concern deserves a worthy answer grounded in evidence.
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Ready to do something or consider a request without being forced.
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She was willing to change her view when the evidence changed.
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Kind, generous, and openly caring.
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A warmhearted neighbor brought soup and stayed to help.
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Hospitable and friendly toward guests or strangers.
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The village's xenial customs made travelers feel protected.
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Welcoming and generous to strangers or visitors.
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The innkeeper was known for a xenodochial spirit.
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Showing interest in and appreciation for other cultures or peoples.
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The festival's xenophilic program invited artists from six countries.
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Appreciative of people, cultures, or customs from other places.
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His xenophilous outlook made him an attentive guest abroad.
Y 22 adjectives
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Having the energy, freshness, or qualities associated with youth.
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Her youthful curiosity kept the whole group asking better questions.
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Especially pleasant and enjoyable to taste.
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The roasted peaches were simple and yummy.
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Flexible and willing to accommodate others.
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A yielding approach helped both neighbors find a fair boundary.
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Keeping a lively, curious, and playful outlook at any age.
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Her young-at-heart grandfather still learns a new dance each year.
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Ready, agile, and quick to respond.
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The yare crew adjusted the sails before the gust arrived.
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Having a fresh appearance associated with youth.
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Her young-looking face retained its familiar warmth and animation.
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At an early stage of life, growth, or development.
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The young trees need support through their first winter.
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Available, active, or continuing throughout the whole year.
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The new shelter provides year-round support for families.
Z 21 adjectives
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Showing energetic devotion to a cause or aim.
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The zealous advocate checked every detail before the hearing.
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Full of lively enjoyment and energy.
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His zestful performance brought the old song to life.
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Peacefully calm, relaxed, and free from needless agitation.
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Soft rain left the busy workshop feeling unexpectedly Zen.
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Lively, energetic, and pleasantly quick.
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The editor gave the introduction a zippy pace.
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Amusingly unconventional, lively, or playful.
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The zany costume made the parade crowd laugh.
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Pleasantly lively, flavorful, or energetic.
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A zesty lime dressing brightened the roasted vegetables.
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Remarkably calm, balanced, and untroubled by surrounding pressure.
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Her Zen-like composure steadied the crew during the delay.
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Lively, energetic, and pleasantly fast.
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The editor gave the travel guide a zappy new opening.
Questions people ask
- How many positive adjectives are there?
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This list holds 2,404 positive adjectives, under 26 letters of the alphabet. English has no fixed count; these are the ones with a clearly positive everyday sense, each with a meaning and an example.
- Which positive adjectives are a good place to start?
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Good places to start are Kind, Happy, Caring, Honest, Friendly, Generous, Brave, Thoughtful, Loyal and Creative. Each letter page has the rest, with meanings and examples.
- Which letter has the most positive adjectives?
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F, with 158 adjectives. X has the fewest, 4.
Positive adjectives that start with F - What positive adjectives describe a person?
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1,116 of these adjectives describe a person, such as Kind, Happy, Caring, Honest, Friendly, Generous, Brave and Thoughtful.
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