Adjectives Describing People Adjectives Describing People absent-minded Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. not paying attention to the immediate task or event because ones mind is preoccupied with other matters. Example He is often absent-minded when music is playing. accident Part of Speech noun Definition 1. an event that results from unknown or unplanned causes. Example We met each other by accident. Definition 2. an undesirable or harmful event. Example a car accident. active Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. constantly doing something; busy; energetic. Definition 2. capable of constant or quick movement. Definition 3. currently in process or operation. Definition 4. having effect or able to produce effect, as a chemical. Definition 5. in grammar, designating the voice or form of a verb whose subject acts through the verb, rather than being the object of the verbs action, such as "signed" in "Five petitioners signed the document". (Cf. passive.) Part of Speech noun Definition 1. in grammar, the active voice, or a verb in this voice. adaptable Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. having the capacity to be adapted. Definition 2. having the ability to adjust to particular needs or conditions. affectionate Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. feeling or showing affection. aggravate (aggravating) Part of Speech transitive verb Definition 1. to make worse. Example Her illness was aggravated by lack of sleep. Definition 2. (informal) to annoy or bother. Example He was aggravated by his inability to find the right word. aggressive Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. characterized by hostility in action. Definition 2. extremely forceful or assertive. agreeable Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. pleasing or likable. Example an agreeable person. Definition 2. ready to concur or consent. Example Im agreeable to her decisions. aloof Part of Speech adverb Definition 1. apart, as in personal relationships, interests, or emotions; at a distance. Example The shy boy acted aloof at the party. Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. distant in manner; indifferent. Example an aloof person. ambitious Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. having or showing ambition. Example an ambitious person ; ambitious dreams. Definition 2. requiring great effort in order to be realized. Example an ambitious program of study. amiable Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. characterized by or showing a friendly disposition; free of ill will; congenial. amorous Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. inclined to or readily feeling love, esp. sexual love. Definition 2. expressing, pertaining to, or resulting from love or sexual desire. Example an amorous letter. amusing Part of Speech adjective Definition 1. able to amuse, divert, or entertain. Example amusing tricks. Definition 2. producing laughter; funny. |