Adjective of Quality Examples

Adjectives are one of the eight parts of speech in the English language. Adjectives are words that modify, or describe, nouns or pronouns. Adjectives tell us which one, what kind, or how many.

red, happy, late, great, foolish, loose, small

Adjectives can be divided into two broad categories: quantity and quality.

Adjectives of quantity refer to how many or how much of something. Adjectives of quality refer to the kind, degree, or quality of something. Sometimes, adjectives of quality are called descriptive adjectives.

Examples of Adjectives of Quality

Greasy, happy, thick, yearly, heavy, excited

Examples of Adjectives of Quality in Sentences

The greasy fries were just what I needed after a long, hot workout.

Do you see the wooly sheep in that pasture over there?

Eeyore is a depressed donkey in the classic story of Winnie the Pooh.

We have daily homework to complete for Mr. Jones.

The lovely roses are carefully tended by a sweet old lady who lives near me.

The political climate right now keeps many qualified individuals from running for office.

Aren't you a clever girl to think of a way to complete the problem that quickly!

Jordan was too weak to attempt the race.

I don't want the blue shirt; instead, I want the red one.

Could you help me with all of this dirty laundry?

Even though the room was messy, the children were content to play for hours.

The light coming from the stove was weak, but it was enough for me to make my way through the cluttered kitchen.

The empty plate was a sign that the hungry boys enjoyed their meal.

Mom's busy schedule doesn't allow her much time to enjoy a quiet afternoon alone.

A lonely leaf floated down from the empty branches of the oak and settled on the ground.