adjective
/ˈædʒɪktɪv/
CEFR level A2Topic EducationWord #1637 in the learning path
形容词
Definitions
n. a word that describes a person, thing, or state
形容词
Example
Our teacher asked us to find adjectives describing weather.
老师让我们找出描述天气的形容词。
In academic writing, precise adjectives help readers understand complex ideas without relying on lengthy explanations.
在学术写作中，准确的形容词有助于读者理解复杂概念，而无需依赖冗长的解释。
Collocations
- a descriptive adjective
- a comparative adjective
- adjective order
Word family
- adjectival (adj.)
- adjectivally (adv.)
Usage tip
形容词常放在名词前或系动词后，如a cold day。
FAQ
- What does adjective mean?
- a word that describes a person, thing, or state
- How is adjective pronounced?
- UK /ˈædʒɪktɪv/, US /ˈædʒɪktɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
