Adjectives

Words That Add Color

Nouns give us the basic outline of the world, but adjectives give it color, size, shape, and feeling. They transform 'a house' into 'a grand, old, Victorian mansion'. But you cannot just pile adjectives in any order. There is a secret, systematic order that native speakers use without thinking. This chapter will reveal that system and explore how to compare things effectively, helping you become a more descriptive and precise writer.

An adjective is a word that describes, modifies, or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.