Descriptive words

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Descriptive adjectives add color and detail to writing, making it clearer and more engaging.

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<p>What are descriptive words?</p>

What are descriptive words?

They are any adjectives used to describe the appearance or meaning of an object or noun in a sentence.

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Importance of using descriptive words

They allow us to specify qualities, quantities and characteristics of nouns , giving readers a vivid picture without using too many words.

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Types of descriptive adjectives are including

1) Qualitative adjectives

2) Quantitative adjectives

3) Demonstrative adjectives

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Qualitative adjectives

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Colors, sizes and shapes

<p>Examples</p><p>Colors, sizes and shapes</p>
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Quantitative adjectives

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Some, many and few

<p>Examples</p><p>Some, many and few</p>
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Demonstrative adjectives

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This, that and these

<p>Examples</p><p>This, that and these</p>
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Example:

The soft, velvety petals of the rose felt smooth to the touch.

The descriptive words used are

  • Soft

  • Velvety

  • Smooth

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Example:

His deep, thunderous voice echoed across the vast, empty hall.

The descriptive words used are

  • Deep

  • Thunderous

  • Vast

  • Empty

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Example

The music had a fast, exciting beat that made me want to dance.

The descriptive words used are

  • Fast

  • Exciting