Basic Adjectives 81-100

Indicates absence of life, used in literal and metaphorical contexts.

Describes something secured or fixed in place, often used to indicate immovability.

Indicates looseness or freedom, often used to describe release or liberation.

Describes sour taste, but also used to discuss sharp or acrid personalities.

Means sweet, often used affectionately or to describe pleasant experiences.

Indicates bitterness, often used to discuss harsh or unpleasant realities.

Describes salty taste, but also used to discuss wit or sharpness in humor.

Means clear, often used to describe clarity of thought or expression.

Indicates ambiguity or lack of clarity, often used in confusing or uncertain situations.

Describes noisiness, often used to criticize excessive volume or disruption.

Indicates modesty, often used to discuss humility or understatement.

Describes solitude, often used to discuss feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Indicates potency or influence, often used in discussions of strength or effectiveness.

Means cute, often used affectionately for adorable objects or animals.

Describes boldness, often used to discuss confrontational or aggressive behavior.

Indicates disorder, often used to discuss lack of organization or predictability.

Describes something enigmatic, often used to evoke mystery or intrigue.

Means simple, often used to discuss straightforwardness or ease of understanding.

Indicates sadness, often used to discuss emotional pain or sorrow.

Describes logical reasoning, often used to discuss rational or coherent thought.

Basic Adjectives 61-80

Refers to intensity, used in various contexts from colors to emotions.

Describes lack of light, but also secrecy or unknown aspects.

Means dirty, but also morally questionable or unethical behavior.

Indicates risk or danger, often used to caution or warn.

Refers to safety, often used in contexts of protection or security.

Describes honesty, used in discussions of integrity and trustworthiness.

Indicates deceit or dishonesty, often used to criticize unethical behavior.

Means sweet or dear, often used affectionately or endearingly.

Describes mean behavior, but also used to discuss unfair situations or actions.

Indicates niceness or kindness, often used to describe pleasant interactions.

Means boring, but also used to discuss uneventful or uninteresting events.

Describes something interesting, often used to spark curiosity or engagement.

Indicates bravery, used in contexts of courage or heroism.

Describes cowardice, often used to criticize lack of bravery.

Means free, often used in discussions of freedom or lack of restrictions.

Indicates occupied or unavailable, often used in physical and metaphorical spaces.

Describes busyness, but also high energy or activity levels.

Indicates openness, often used to invite or welcome.

Means closed, often used to indicate unavailability or exclusion.

Describes liveliness, often used in vibrant or energetic contexts.

Basic Adjectives 41-60

Describes vulnerability or lack of strength, often used metaphorically.

Refers to well-being, used in contexts of physical fitness and nutritious food.

Means ill, but also signifies broader issues of health and wellness.

Refers to cleanliness, but also purity in a metaphorical sense.

Describes something dirty, often used to criticize moral or ethical standards.

Means close in distance, but also closeness in relationships.

Indicates something far away, often used to describe distance in relationships.

Expresses happiness or contentment, often in simple pleasures.

Means sad, often used to describe deeper emotional states.

Describes anger, but also used for passionate advocacy or defense.

Means afraid, often used to discuss fears beyond physical dangers.

Describes tiredness, but also a lack of motivation or boredom.

Refers to being awake, often used metaphorically for awareness or enlightenment.

Describes wealth, but also abundance beyond financial means.

Indicates poverty, but also used to discuss lack of resources beyond money.

Means physically warm, but also conveys emotional warmth.

Describes intelligence, but also clever solutions or wit.

Indicates foolishness, but often used affectionately for naive mistakes.

Describes humor, but also a light-hearted approach to serious topics.

Means serious, often emphasizing the importance or gravity of a situation.

Basic Adjectives 21-40

Means difficult, but also complicated, often referring to complex issues.

Means soft, but also gentle, capturing both physical softness and a mild demeanor.

Used to describe difficult situations or to work hard.

Refers to weight and severity, often used metaphorically for tough experiences.

Means light in weight and also implies ease or not being serious.

Describes a complete state or abundance, like being full of confidence.

Means empty, but also describes feelings of emptiness or lack of purpose.

Refers to wetness, but used colloquially for situations that went unfavorably.

Describes dry humor appreciated for its subtlety, indicating a specific type of wit.

Means hot but is also used to describe spicy food or intense situations.

Beyond cold temperatures, can signify a lack of warmth in behavior.

Means fast, but also smart or clever in slang, highlighting quick thinking.

Refers to slow but can denote sluggishness or a lack of progress in broader contexts.

Indicates something happening sooner than expected, often used in surprises.

Means late, but also last in a sequence, as in 'the last time'.

Refers to high volume, used in expressions about making oneself heard.

Indicates silence or quietness, emphasizing the absence of noise.

Describes expensive items or experiences, often relating to perceived value.

Means affordable but can imply lower quality or a bargain.

Indicates physical or mental strength, also used to describe strong flavors or smells.

Basic Adjectives 1-20

Big or great, emphasizing the importance or size of something.

Describes something minor or insignificant, often used metaphorically.

Used to describe long durations, illustrating how time and space concepts overlap.

Means short and is used in expressions to describe oversimplification.

Used for physical width and for breadth in terms of scope or variety.

Refers to narrow spaces but also metaphorically to limited options or narrow-mindedness.

Besides 'thick' or 'fat,' used in phrases to emphasize how great or cool something is.

Describes thin objects and sparse situations, indicating scarcity.

Signifies high prices or high levels of achievement, reflecting elevation in both senses.

Denotes something of low quality or status, emphasizing hierarchical connotation.

Beyond depth, conveys intensity, highlighting profoundness.

Criticizes lack of depth in analysis or character.

Refers to age, and also to former status or previous versions.

Can signify recentness or novelty, expressing a fresh start or innovation.

Captures the idea of being inexperienced or new to something.

A general term of approval or quality, used in diverse contexts.

Indicates bad quality but also moral wrongness, showing versatile negative connotation.

Means beautiful but also satisfactory, as in a nice bonus.

Expresses disdain for actions or outcomes, highlighting unattractiveness beyond appearance.

Implies ease but also comfort or convenience in various situations.

Basic Adverbs 81-100

Supposedly; used to express doubt or skepticism about the truth of a statement.

Sometimes; indicates that something happens occasionally but not always.

Generally; refers to what is true or applicable in most cases but not all.

Heavy; describes something with great weight, seriousness, or intensity.

From time to time; indicates something happens occasionally but not regularly.

Often; used to indicate something happens frequently or many times.

Likewise; indicates similarity or agreement with something that has been mentioned.

Quickly; denotes doing something with speed or in a short amount of time.

Somewhere; used to refer to an unspecified place or location.

Nowhere; indicates that no place or part is involved or exists.

Used to indicate that two actions or events happen at the same time but often with a contrast.

Introduces a statement that presents a contrast to what has been previously mentioned.

Is used to indicate that something happened as a result of something else.

Used to indicate the first in a series of actions or events.

Used to describe the next action or event that follows the first.

Ago; used to indicate that a certain amount of time has passed since an event.

Usually; describes what typically happens or what someone typically does.

Every day; indicates something happens each day, without fail.

Apparently; used to say that something seems to be true, although it is not certain.

Immediately; emphasizes that something happens right away without delay.

Basic Adverbs 61-80

In the morning, emphasizing activities or states specific to the early part of the day.

In the afternoon, referring to the time period after noon but before evening.

In the evening, denoting activities or occurrences in the late part of the day.

At night, referring to the time period after evening, typically associated with darkness.

Actually; often used to express a contrast with what has been said or to reveal a more accurate statement.

Suddenly; indicates an abrupt or unexpected occurrence, emphasizing immediacy.

Everywhere; used to denote presence or occurrence in all places or in many different locations.

Only; used to specify a condition or requirement, often indicating something recent or new.

Nevertheless; used to introduce a contrasting idea or fact that does not change the situation.

Repeatedly; emphasizes the recurrence of an action or event at intervals or multiple times.

At least; used to indicate a minimum amount, degree, or the least that is true or possible.

Eventually; indicates that something will happen later after delays, problems, or a process.

Absolutely; used to express complete certainty or assurance about a fact or situation.

From now on; indicates a change of behavior, situation, or method starting from the present moment.

Furthermore; used to add information that expands or supports what has already been said.

Especially; used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.

In the past; used to describe something that happened or was true at an earlier time.

Really; used to emphasize the truth or actual existence of something.

It is used to indicate that something is happening simultaneously as another action or event.

Oneself; emphasizes the subject of the sentence without referring to anyone else.

Basic Adverbs 41-60

Affirms presence or truth, often used to contradict a negative statement or assumption.

Indicates recurrence or return to a previous state or condition, emphasizing repetition.

Identifies a location or place, used in questions and statements about position or direction.

Expresses certainty or confidence about a statement or situation, ensuring no doubt.

Used to describe manner or degree, often in comparisons to show similarity or equivalence.

Compares similarity, used to draw parallels between entities, actions, or conditions.

Even; used to introduce an exception or surprising element, emphasizing contrast.

Indicates a high degree of intensity or extent, often related to feelings or quantities.

Without any particular reason or cause, emphasizing spontaneity or randomness.

Indicates infrequency, used to describe events or actions that occur seldom.

Suggests a high likelihood or probability, often used to indicate a strong possibility.

A polite request or plea, often used to ask for something kindly or express gratitude.

Indicates sequence, used to describe what happens next or follows in time.

Expresses desire or preference, often used to politely express what one likes or wishes.

Truly; used to affirm sincerity or truthfulness, often to reassure or confirm.

Regrettably; used to express disappointment or sympathy over an unfortunate situation.

Indeed; used for emphasis or confirmation, often affirming the truth of a previous statement.

Immediately; emphasizes prompt action or response, indicating no delay.

Namely; introduces clarification or specification, often explaining or listing details.

Just; indicates a close match or timing, often relating to precision or a narrow margin.

Basic Adverbs 21-40

Indicates possibility or uncertainty, essential in speculative statements or expressions of doubt.

Refers to the day following the current one, emphasizing the immediate future.

Indicates frequency or commonality, emphasizing habitual occurrence or general commonness.

Indicates a minimal degree or extent of occurrence, emphasizing scarcity or just meeting a threshold.

Used to express complete certainty or to emphasize the total or unconditional nature of something.

Indicates an absolute negation of time, emphasizing a complete absence of occurrence.

Indicates continuity of state or an action still pending completion, emphasizing ongoing duration or expectancy.

Indicates obviousness or naturalness, often used to express agreement or the inevitability of a situation.

Denotes the current moment or period, emphasizing immediacy and present focus.

Used to refer to any point in time, often in questions about experiences, emphasizing universality.

Used for addition or inclusion, emphasizing the accumulation of facts, reasons, or objects.

Indicates a quick or unexpected change or occurrence, emphasizing abruptness and suddenness.

Indicates quickness or rapidity, often related to speed in movement or understanding.

Used to denote occasional or intermittent occurrences, implying variability.

Emphasizes collaboration or unity, used when actions or states involve multiple entities together.

Marks excessiveness or an extreme degree, often highlighting something beyond a limit or boundary.

Refers to a specific time in the past, introducing narratives or explaining sequences of events.

Indicates frequency or regularity, emphasizing something that happens often.

Refers to early timing, either in the day or in a sequence of events, stressing promptness.

Questions the reason or purpose behind something, fundamental in seeking explanations.

Basic Adverbs 1-20

Often used to imply something has been completed or is entirely true, not just related to time.

Used to express actions or states that are habitual or permanent, stressing continuity over time.

Indicates both solitude and exclusivity, highlighting either physical alone-ness or singularity in context.

Expresses closeness to a certain point or degree, often related to time or quantity, implying imminence.

Points out a specific location away from the speaker, emphasizing spatial relation or distance.

Used for sequencing events or for comparative purposes, highlighting a progression or an alternative.

Explains reasons or causality, connecting cause and effect, crucial for logical deductions.

The primary negation word, essential for constructing sentences that negate actions, desires, or states.

Concludes or infers a logical consequence, signaling a summary or a deduced conclusion.

Introduces a contrast or exception to a previous statement, often nuancing or qualifying the initial claim.

Versatile for indicating a brief action, a small amount, or equality, often used in requests for patience.

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