What is an adjective?

An adjective is a describing word that tells you more about a noun, such as its size, colour, number or how it feels. In 'the tall tree', tall is an adjective describing tree.

Examples

• Colour: a red apple.
• Size: a big dog.
• Feeling: a happy child.

Quick facts

• Adjectives usually come just before the noun they describe.
• Two adjectives in a list are often separated by a comma: a cold, dark night.