101+ Interesting Adjectives to Describe a Person

Adjective

Definition

Example

Kind

Given when someone acknowledges the needs of others

He is a very a kind person since he helps everyone.

Generous

A person who shares without hesitation

It was very generous of him to help that man.

Friendly

To have or show kind feelings

My pet dog is very friendly, he plays with each member of my family.

Honest

Being in the habit of telling the truth

Mark is an honest man, he sticks to his words.

Loyal

Steadfast in their allegiance towards someone or something

Often, John was loyal to a fault, which was something people took advantage of.

Respectful

Showing regard to someone's higher status

Shawn is so respectful towards everybody.

Caring

Concerned about the well-being of others

Even in her last years, my grandma was especially caring of her pet cats.

Supportive

Give support to the truth or the authenticity of a thing

He used to be supportive of his brother until they had a dispute.

Thoughtful

Attentive to the happiness of someone else

My mother is very thoughtful of my little brother.

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Hypocritical

Someone that pretends to believe something they don't

Priscilla is hypocritical, she calls everyone else annoying when she is the annoying one.

Selfish

Be concerned with one's own needs or interests

There is not a more selfish man than Nick.

arrogant

Having a feeling of superiority or showing oneself in an overbearing attitude

He is very arrogant, he never listens to anyone.

dishonest

A misleading person or a cheat

Marshall is very dishonest, do not trust him.

mean

Someone that causes or inflicts pain to someone just for enjoyment

She is very mean towards her husband.

insensitive

Someone that lacks tender feelings or kindness

Josh is very insensitive towards the needs of his parents.

manipulative

A person that lies or cheats to get their way

Bob is a manipulative person.

cruel

Someone that takes joy in harming others

Ted Bundy was a cruel man.

greedy

Desiring material possessions excessively

It is never okay to be greedy.

hostile

Opposing someone or having ill will

The tribal people were hostile towards the young man.

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Definition

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Frustrated

To feel stuck when things don't go as planned

She felt frustrated at our inability to help her friend.

irritable

Being easily annoyed by things that usually don't feel like a bother

Something must have happened to Rick because he's very irritable today.

tense

An uncomfortable physical feeling that arises from stress or worry

After the workout his calves were very tense.

upset

Emotional or mental sadness because of something

She got upset at the idea of going on a date with him.

furious

To be intensely mad at something

Walter was furious at the waiter.

annoyed

Similar to irritable and frustrated, but usually with something small or repetitive

I am very annoyed by the fact that you refuse to listen to anything I say.

livid

To be so angry that one feels like they're about to explode

Derek was livid when someone mentioned his mother's name.

enraged

Having an uncontrollable anger take over what one does or be influenced by rage

He was enraged enough to hurt a man yesterday.

fuming

An anger that makes one feel that they're about to burst in flames

Victor was fuming because his older brother didn't let him ride his motorbike.

bitter

To hold onto grudges or anger from past happenings, without solving them

My grandfather died a very bitter man.

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Charming

To be attractive or have an irresistible appeal

She has such a charming presence.

polite

Someone that shows good manners and respect, even when situations become uncomfortable

Charles is very polite towards everybody.

gracious

To have generosity or kindness

It was very gracious of you to talk to him after what he did.

pleasant

A person that is fun to be around, has a positive nature

You are pleasant to be around.

warm

Someone that is friendly or approachable that others feel safe around them

Esther is such a warm person, I like being around her.

considerate

To think or consider the feelings or needs of others before doing anything

It is extremely considerate of you

Amiable

Someone that is easygoing and naturally likeable

Everyone loves Sarah for her amiable nature.

kind-hearted

A person that is eager to help others without expected anything in return

My aunt was a kind-hearted lady.

gentle

Soft or soothing, or someone that does not have a threatening presence

She was always this gentle.

loving

Someone that cares deeply or shows affection towards others

He is very loving towards his plants.

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Joyful

A person that shares their happiness with others

She used to be very joyful before her accident.

cheerful

Someone that has a positive aura even in normal moments

Stop worrying and be cheerful, we don't have an exam today.

optimistic

To look on the bright side even when one's conditions might not agree

One should remain optimistic despite of any external events.

content

Being calm or at peace with what one has

He was content with his life.

delighted

To be full of happiness because of something special

I am delighted to announce that I have received the scholarship.

enthusiastic

Being excited about something

Hank was always enthusiastic about cars.

lively

Having an energy that lifts up the atmosphere

She has such a lively nature.

bright

Being cheerful and positive

Even in his darkest days, he remained bright in his resolve.

elated

To experience intense sense of happiness

I feel elated as I got a new car.

blissful

Experiencing a state of pure, peaceful happiness, without caring about everything else

The cold breeze felt blissful in this harsh summer.

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Innovative

Someone that comes up with creative solutions or ideas. Out-of-the-box thinking.

Thomas Edison was really innovative.

imaginative

A person that is extremely creative having the ability to think of new possibilities

He was always imaginative

artistic

To have a natural talent or affinity for design and art

George has an artistic nature.

unique

One-of-a-kind or completely distinct from others

Robin's fashion sense is very unique.

inspired

Having a burst of creativity or passion

He inspired me to build something new.

inventive

To be adept at creating new things or solving problems

Their solution was very inventive

original

Something that is new or fresh, completely authentic

She was the original author of that bestseller.

visionary

Having a futuristic outlook of things that others don't have

His outlook towards life is visionary.

unconventional

A person that breaks the norms or traditions with their unique approach

Chuck was unconventional in his ways.

expressive

Someone that openly shows their creative ideas through actions or words

For the first time in his life Joshua was very expressive.

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Definition

Example

Strong

Someone that is physically or mentally powerful or capable of enduring challenges

My father is very strong.

fearless

A person that is not held back by fear

One must be fearless.

bold

To be capable of taking risks

She was bold in her desire to achieve great things.

resilient

Being able to bounce back from mishaps, someone that perseveres

Even after her husband's death, she stayed resilient.

determined

Someone that is committed to reaching their goals no matter what lies in their way

He was determined to win the cup.

courageous

A person that faces dangerous situations with bravery

My uncle was courageous enough to spend the night in the wild.

dynamic

Being constantly moving or evolving

She is dynamic in how she deals with problems.

influential

A person that has the ability to change or affect the thoughts or actions of everyone else

My nephew is influential in his county.

dominant

To take charge in any situations

He always had a dominant personality.

unstoppable

Someone that is relentless or has a strong drive

When he puts his mind to something, he becomes unstoppable.

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Definition

Example

Sorrowful

A person that is deeply sad

He is sorrowful tonight.

melancholic

To have a sadness that lingers, and a feeling of longing

I still feel melancholic.

gloomy

A person with a dark and heavy mood, as if a cloud is hanging over them

Damien looked gloomy today.

heartbroken

Someone that is devastated by emotional pain, due to loss or disappointment

She feels heartbroken about her pet cat.

downcast

Feeling low or devoid of hope for the future

Don't be so downcast, cheer up!

despondent

Experiencing a deep sense of hopelessness as if one's situation won't improve

It is wrong to be despondent, never lose hope!