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Descriptive adjectives add color and detail to writing, making it clearer and more engaging.
What are descriptive words?
They are any adjectives used to describe the appearance or meaning of an object or noun in a sentence.
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.
Types of descriptive adjectives are including
1) Qualitative adjectives
2) Quantitative adjectives
3) Demonstrative adjectives
Qualitative adjectives
Examples
Colors, sizes and shapes
Quantitative adjectives
Examples
Some, many and few
Demonstrative adjectives
Examples
This, that and these
Example:
The soft, velvety petals of the rose felt smooth to the touch.
The descriptive words used are
Soft
Velvety
Smooth
Example:
His deep, thunderous voice echoed across the vast, empty hall.
The descriptive words used are
Deep
Thunderous
Vast
Empty
Example
The music had a fast, exciting beat that made me want to dance.
The descriptive words used are
Fast
Exciting
