1730+ Adjectives That Start with A

Adjectives are words that describe or modify another person or thing in a sentence. They are often used to describe how someone feels, what someone looks like, or what someone is doing. Adjectives that start with the letter A are listed in this article. Adjectives that start with A are words like:

Abandoned
Abashed

Aberrant
Abhorrent
Abject

Abnormal
Abominable
Abounding

Abrasive
Absent
Absolute

Abstract
Abusive
Aching

Acidic
Acrobatic
Active

Adorable
Adventurous
Alluring

Some of these words can have both positive and negative connotations, depending on how they are used in a sentence. For example, the word “active” can describe someone who is always on the go and never seems to stop, or it can describe someone who is participating in a lot of physical activity. The word “abusive” has a negative connotation and is used to describe someone who mistreats others, either physically or emotionally.

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Adjectives That Start With The Letter A

The letter A is one of the most common letters in the English language, and as such, there are many adjectives that start with A. Here are some of the most common adjectives that start with A:

Abandoned: Left alone or deserted.

Aberrant: Different from what is considered normal or acceptable.
Abhorrent: Causing intense disgust or revulsion.
Abject: Wretched or pitiful.

Ablaze: On fire.
Abrasive: Harsh or rough to the touch.
Absent: Not present.

Absorbed: Engrossed or completely focused.
Abstract: Impersonal or theoretical.
Abundant: Plentiful or in great quantity.

Accurate: Free from error.
Aching: causing physical pain.
Acidic: Having a pH level of less than 7.

Acrobatic: Skilled in gymnastics or other feats of physical agility.
Active: Engaged in motion.
Actual: Real or existing.

Acyclic: Having no set pattern or order.

107 Adjectives That Start With AA, AB

Aaronic	of or stemming from Aaron
Aaronical	Of or relating to Aaron; Aaronic.
abactinal	Designating the part or surface of an echinoderm or other radiate animal that is furthest from the mouth (as the upper side of a starfish); relating to this part.
abandoned	Having been deserted or cast off. Unrestrained; uninhibited.
abased	Behave in a way that belittles or degrades (someone)
abashed	Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
abatable	That may be abated; liable to be abated.
abating	(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
abaxial	Facing away from the stem of a plant (in particular denoting the lower surface of a leaf).
abbatial	Relating to an abbey, abbot, or abbess.
Abbevillian	Relating to or denoting the first Paleolithic culture in Europe, now usually referred to as the Lower Acheulean. The first Paleolithic culture in Europe, now usually referred to as the Lower Acheulean.
abbreviated	Shortened; cut short.
abdicable	Capable of being abdicated or renounced.
abdicant	That is abdicating or has abdicated a position or office. A person who renounces a position, office, etc.; an abdicator.
abdominal	Relating to the abdomen. An abdominal muscle.
abdominous	(of a person) having a large belly; fat.
abducent	Designating the abducens nerve; of or relating to this nerve.Originally
abducted	Take (someone) away by force or deception; kidnap. Physiology
abducting	Take (someone) away by force or deception; kidnap. Physiology
abecedarian	Arranged alphabetically.Rudimentary; elementary. A person who is just learning; a novice.
Aberdeen	A city and seaport in northeastern Scotland, a center of the offshore North Sea oil industry; population 166,900 (est. 2009). A town in northeastern Maryland, on Chesapeake Bay; population 13,993 (est. 2008). A major military test range is nearby. A city in northeastern South Dakota, a dairy center; population 24,460 (est. 2008).
aberrant	Departing from an accepted standard.
aberrational	the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
abessive	Designating, being in, or relating to a case in certain Finno-Ugric languages, especially Finnish, which expresses the absence of something. The abessive case; a word, form, etc., in the abessive case.
abeyant	a state of temporary inactivity
abhominable	abominable
abhorrent	Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
abiding	(of a feeling or memory) lasting a long time; enduring.
abiogenetic	Abiogenic.
abiotic	Physical rather than biological; not derived from living organisms.
abject	(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree. (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.
ablated	Remove (body tissue) surgically.Gradually remove material from or erode (a surface or object) by melting, evaporation, frictional action, etc., or erode (material) in this way.
ablatival	Of or relating to the ablative case.
ablative	Grammar (of surgical treatment) involving ablation. Relating to or subject to ablation through melting or evaporation. Grammar
ablaze	Burning fiercely.
able	with infinitiveHaving considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.
able-bodied	Fit, strong, and healthy; not physically disabled.
abler	with infinitiveHaving considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.
ablest	with infinitiveHaving considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.
abloom	Covered in flowers.
ablush	blushing
ablutionary	the washing of one’s body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
abnormal	Deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.
abolishable	to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law)
abolition	The action or an act of abolishing a system, practice, or institution.
abolitionary	the act of officially ending or stopping something
abomasal	Of or relating to the abomasum.
abominable	Causing moral revulsion.
aboral	Zoology
aboriginal	Inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists; indigenous.An aboriginal inhabitant of a place.
aborning	While being born or produced. Being born or produced.
abortifacient	(chiefly of a drug) causing abortion. An abortifacient drug.
abortional	Of or relating to abortion; of the nature of an abortion or failure; abortive.
abortive	Failing to produce the intended result. Medicine rare
abounding	Very plentiful; abundant.
about	On the subject of; concerning. mainly British mainly British mainly British mainly British (used with a number or quantity) approximately.
above	In extended space over and not touching.At a higher level or layer than. Higher than (a specified amount, rate, or norm) At a higher level or layer.
above-board	Legitimate, honest, and open.In a legitimate, honest, and open way.
above-mentioned	(in printed text) denoting a person or thing previously mentioned.
above-named	mentioned by name previously on the same page or on a preceding page
abradant	An abradant substance or agent. Having the property or effect of abrading something; abrasive.
abraded	Scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.
abranchial	abranchiate.
abranchiate	Originally
abrasive	(of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.(of a person or manner) showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh. A substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning a hard surface.
abreast	Side by side and facing the same way. Alongside or even with something.
abridgable	Able or capable of being abridged.
abridgeable	Able or capable of being abridged.
abridged	(of a piece of writing) having been shortened.
abroach	in a condition for letting out a liquid (such as wine)
abroad	In or to a foreign country or countries. In different directions; over a wide area. archaic archaic Foreign countries considered collectively.
abrogative	Having the effect of abrogating something; of the nature of or characterized by abrogation; that repeals, abolishes, or cancels a law, practice, etc.Medicine
abrupt	Sudden and unexpected. Brief to the point of rudeness; curt.Steep; precipitous.
abscessed	a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
absent	Not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something. (of an expression or manner) showing that someone is not paying attention to what is being said or done. Go away or remain away. Without.
absent-minded	(of a person or a person’s behavior or manner) having or showing a habitually forgetful or inattentive disposition.
absolute	Not qualified or diminished in any way; total.Viewed or existing independently and not in relation to other things; not relative or comparative. Grammar Philosophy
absolutist	A person who holds absolute principles in political, philosophical, or theological matters. Relating to or supporting absolute principles.
absolutory	That absolves or acquits a person or thing; that grants absolution; of or relating to absolution.
absolved	Set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.
absonant	Discordant or unreasonable.
absorbable	Able to be absorbed, especially into the body.
absorbed	(of energy or a liquid or other substance) taken in or soaked up. Having one’s attention fully engaged; greatly interested.
absorbefacient	Causing or facilitating absorption.
absorbent	(of a material) able to soak up liquid easily. A substance or item that soaks up liquid easily.
absorbing	Intensely interesting; engrossing.
absorptive	Capable of absorbing energy, a liquid, or another substance.
abstemious	Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.
abstentious	the act or practice of abstaining
abstergent	Having a cleansing or abrading quality; cleansing, abrading (literal, especially with reference to the body, and figurative). A cleansing or abrading agent, especially one used on the body.
abstersive	Having the quality of cleansing, scouring, or washing away impurities; that purges.
abstinent	Refraining from an activity or from the consumption of something, especially alcohol.
abstract	Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. Relating to abstract art. Consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else. Extract or remove (something) Make a written summary of (an article or book)A summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech. An abstract work of art. the abstract
abstracted	Showing a lack of concentration on what is happening around one.
abstractional	Of or relating to abstraction, especially to the consideration of things in the abstract.
abstractionist	the principles or practice of creating abstract art
abstractive	the act or process of abstracting
abstruse	Difficult to understand; obscure.
absurd	Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
abundant	Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
abused	(of a person or animal) treated with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly. Used in a wrong or inappropriate way.
abusive	Extremely offensive and insulting. Engaging in or characterized by habitual violence and cruelty. Involving injustice or illegality.
abutting	(of an area of land or a building) be next to or have a common boundary with.
abuzz	Filled with a continuous humming sound.
abysmal	Extremely bad; appalling. literary
abyssal	mainly technical
Abyssinian	Relating to Abyssinia or its people. historical

177 adjectives starting with AC

academic	Relating to education and scholarship. Not of practical relevance; of only theoretical interest. A teacher or scholar in a college or institute of higher education.
academical	of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
Acadian	Relating to the former French colony of Acadia in eastern Canada. A native or inhabitant of Acadia.
acanthaceous	Of the nature of an acanthus; (in later use) specifically belonging to or characteristic of the family Acanthaceae, comprising chiefly tropical shrubs and vines and having the genus Acanthus as the type genus.
acanthine	Decorated with representations of acanthus leaves; resembling the leaves or branches of the acanthus.
acanthocephalan	spiny-headed worm
acanthoid	shaped like a spine
acanthopterygian	Belonging to the class (or subclass) Acanthopterygii of ray-finned fishes; designating or relating to these fishes. A fish of the class (or subclass) Acanthopterygii.
acanthous	spinous
acarid	any of an order (Acari synonym Acarina) of arachnids including the mites and ticks
acaridan	Acarine.
acarine	A small arachnid of the order Acari; a mite or tick.Relating to or denoting acarines.
acaroid	resembling a mite
acarpellous	having no carpels
acarpelous	having no carpels
acarpous	Not producing fruit; unfruitful, sterile; (Botany). Frequently figurative
acatalectic	(of a line of verse) having the full number of syllables. A line of acatalectic verse.
acaudal	Tailless; acaudate.
acaudate	Tailless, acaudal; specifically = “anuran”.
acaulescent	Apparently stemless; having a very short stem, or a stem concealed in the ground.
Accadian	A person from Accad
accelerando	(especially as a direction) with a gradual increase of speed. Gradually increasing in speed. An accelerando passage.
accelerated	(of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly.
accelerating	increasing in speed or rate of occurrence
accelerative	of, relating to, or tending to cause acceleration
acceleratory	Accelerative.
accented	Spoken with or characterized by a particular accent. (of a word or syllable) marked with a stress or other accent.
accentual	Relating to or involving accent or stress in speech, especially emphasis given to a syllable or word.
acceptable	Able to be agreed on; suitable.Able to be tolerated or allowed.
acceptant	acceptant of
accepted	Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.
accepting	Consent to receive (a thing offered)Believe or come to recognize (an opinion, explanation, etc.) as valid or correct.
acceptive	acceptable
accessible	(of a place) able to be reached or entered.Easily understood or appreciated.(of a person, typically one in a position of authority or importance) friendly and easy to talk to; approachable.
accessorial	Contributing to or aiding an activity or process, especially a crime.
accessory	A thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive. Law Contributing to or aiding an activity or process in a minor way; subsidiary or supplementary.
accidental	Happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly. Incidental; subsidiary. Philosophy Music Ornithology
accident-prone	Tending to be involved in a greater than average number of accidents.
accipitrine	Relating to birds of a family that includes most diurnal birds of prey other than falcons, New World vultures, and the osprey.
acclamatory	Relating to or expressing acclamation.
acclimatisable	Capable of being acclimatized.
acclimatizable	Capable of being acclimatized.
acclivitous	sloping upward
acclivous	Rising with a slope; sloping (especially steeply) upward, ascending.
accommodable	Capable of being accommodated; suitable.
accommodating	Willing to fit in with someone’s wishes or needs.
accommodative	Willing to fit in with someone’s wishes or needs. Finance Physiology
accompanied	Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort. Be present or occur at the same time as (something else) Play a musical accompaniment for.
accompanying	Provided or occurring at the same time as something else.
accomplishable	to bring about (a result) by effort
accomplished	Highly trained or skilled.
accordable	rare Capable of being given, granted, or bestowed.
accordant	Agreeing or compatible.
according	according toaccording as
accordion	A portable musical instrument with metal reeds blown by bellows, played by means of keys and buttons.
accostable	Capable of being accosted or approached; approachable, accessible; affable.
accosted	Approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
accountable	(of a person, organization, or institution) required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible. Explicable; understandable.
accoutered	Clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive.
accoutred	Clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive.
accredited	(of a person, organization, or course of study) officially recognized or authorized.
accrescent	That grows or increases continuously or by accretion; ever increasing.Botany
accrete	Grow by accumulation or coalescence.
accretive	Characterized by gradual growth or increase.
accrued	(of a benefit or sum of money) received or accumulated in regular or increasing amounts over time.(of a charge or cost relating to work done but not yet invoiced) made provisions for at the end of a financial period.
accumbent	Botany (of a person) lying down or reclining.
accumulated	Gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.
accumulative	Gathering or growing by gradual increases.
accurate	(of information, measurements, statistics, etc.) correct in all details; exact. (with reference to a weapon, missile, or shot) capable of or successful in reaching the intended target.
accursed	Under a curse.attributive
accurst
accusable	Able to be accused; open to an accusation (of); blameworthy, reprehensible.
accusatival	Of or relating to the accusative case.
accusative	Relating to or denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives that expresses the object of an action or the goal of motion. A word in the accusative case.
accusatorial	Law Accusatory or reproachful.
accusatory	Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong.
accusing	(of an expression, gesture, or tone of voice) indicating a belief in someone’s guilt or culpability.
accustomed	Customary; usual.
ace	A playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games. informal (in tennis and similar games) a service that an opponent is unable to touch and thus wins a point. Very good. informal A person who has no sexual feelings or desires. (of a person) having no sexual feelings or desires; asexual. Army Corps of Engineers.
acellular	Biology
acephalous	Not having a head. Prosody
acerate	having needlelike leaves
acerb	acerbic
acerbic	(especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright. archaic, technical
acerose	rare Botany
acerous	having no horns
acervate	Heaped; growing in heaps or closely compacted clusters.
acescent	Tending to turn acid or sour; acidic; sour. Also figurative. Now chiefly historical.
acetabular	Relating to a cup-shaped structure, especially the socket of the hip bone (the acetabulum)
acetic	Of or like vinegar or acetic acid.
acetose	Resembling or (in early use) containing vinegar; sour or acidic like vinegar.
acetous	Producing or resembling vinegar.
Achaean	Relating to Achaea in ancient Greece. An inhabitant of Achaea.
achenial	Of or characteristic of an achene; of the nature of an achene.
Acheulean	Relating to or denoting the main Lower Paleolithic culture in Europe (preceding the Mousterian), represented by hand-axe industries, and dated to about 1,500,000–150,000 years ago. The period of the main Lower Paleolithic culture in Europe, preceding the Mousterian.
Acheulian	Relating to or denoting the main Lower Paleolithic culture in Europe (preceding the Mousterian), represented by hand-axe industries, and dated to about 1,500,000–150,000 years ago. The period of the main Lower Paleolithic culture in Europe, preceding the Mousterian.
achievable	to carry out successfully
Achillean	Characteristic of or resembling Achilles; specifically invulnerable, invincible.
aching	Sore; throbbing with pain. Feeling intense or wistful sadness; sorrowful.
achlamydeous	Originally
achondroplastic	Relating to or affected by the hereditary condition achondroplasia.
achromatic	Relating to, employing, or denoting lenses that transmit light without separating it into constituent colors. literary
achromatous	Colourless, lacking coloration.
achy	Suffering from continuous dull pain.
acicular	(chiefly of crystals) needle-shaped.
aciculate	Needle-shaped, acicular. Also
acid	A chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals, and turns litmus red; typically, a corrosive or sour-tasting liquid of this kind. Chemistry informal Containing acid or having the properties of an acid; having a pH of less than 7.Sharp-tasting or sour. Geology
acid-fast	not easily decolorized by acids
acidic	Having the properties of an acid, or containing acid; having a pH below 7. Sharp-tasting or sour. Geology
acidifiable	Capable of being converted into an acid, or of combining so as to form an acid.
acidulated	Slightly acidic.
acidulent	Acidulous 2. A substance that increases the acidity of a foodstuff; especially one deliberately added for this purpose.
acidulous	Sharp-tasting; sour.
aciform	Needle-shaped.
acinaceous	containing seeds or kernels
acinaciform	Curved like a scimitar; (of a leaf) curved and rounded towards the point.
aciniform	Resembling a grape, bunch of grapes, or compound berry.Anatomy Zoology
acinose	acinous.
acinous	Resembling a cluster of grapes in form.
acknowledgeable	capable of being acknowledged
acknowledged	Recognized as being good or important.
acock	In a cocked fashion; (figurative and in figurative contexts) defiantly. Occasionally also as predicative adjective
acold	cold, chilled
aconitic	Of or relating to aconite. Chiefly in “aconitic acid” noun Chemistry a crystalline tricarboxylic acid existing in monkshood, larkspur, and other plants, and also obtained by heating citric acid.
acorned	Provided or decorated with acorns; bearing acorns. In early use chiefly Heraldry.
acotyledonous	a plant without cotyledons (as the dodder)
acoustic	Relating to sound or the sense of hearing.(of popular music or musical instruments) not having electrical amplification. usually acousticsacoustics A musical instrument without electrical amplification, typically a guitar.
acoustical	of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sounds
acquainted	Make someone aware of or familiar with.
acquiescent	Ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants.
acquirable	Capable of being acquired
acquired	Buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.Learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality)
acquisitive	Excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.
acquitted	usually be acquittedacquit oneself
acred	Owning or possessing many acres of land
acrid	Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.
acrimonious	(typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.
acrobatic	Performing, involving, or adept at spectacular gymnastic feats.
acrocentric	Of a chromosome
acrogenic	increasing by growth from the summit or apex
acrogenous	Especially of a fungal spore or conidium
acrolithic	Of, relating to, or of the nature of an acrolith.
acromegalic	a disorder caused by excessive production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland and marked especially by progressive enlargement of hands, feet, and face
acronical	Of the rising or setting of a celestial object
acronychal
acronymic	Of the nature of, relating to, or designated by an acronym.
acronymous	acronymic .
acropetal	Botany
acrophonic	Relating to or based on acrophony. Also of the symbol for a numeral
across	From one side to the other of (a place, area, etc.) Expressing position or orientation in relation to (an area or passage) From one side to the other of a place, area, etc. Used to express position or orientation. Referring to a crossword answer which reads horizontally.
across-the-board	Applying to all.US
acroterial	Relating to or having the character of an acroterion.
acrylic	(of synthetic resins and textile fibers) made from polymers of acrylic acid or acrylates .An acrylic textile fiber. often acrylics
actable	(of a script, play, role, etc.) capable of being performed successfully.
actinal	Designating the part or surface of an echinoderm or other radiate animal which contains the mouth and surrounding organs (as the lower or oral side of a starfish); relating to this part.
acting	The art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television productions. Temporarily doing the duties of another person.
actinian	A sea anemone.
actinic	Relating to or denoting light able to cause photochemical reactions, as in photography, through having a significant short wavelength or ultraviolet component.
actinoid	Actinide.
actinomorphic	Characterized by radial symmetry, such as a starfish or the flower of a daisy.
actionable	Law Able to be done or acted on; having practical value.
activated	Make (something) active or operative.
activating	Make (something) active or operative.
active	Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. Pursuing an occupation or activity at a particular place or in a particular way. (of a thing) working; operative. Grammar Grammar
activist	A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change. Campaigning to bring about political or social change.
actual	Existing in fact; typically as contrasted with what was intended, expected, or believed. Existing now; current.
actualist	Geology Philosophy Characterized by or advocating actualism.
actualized	Make a reality of.
actuarial	Relating to actuaries or their work of compiling and analyzing statistics to calculate insurance risks and premiums.
actuated	Cause (a machine or device) to operate. Cause (someone) to act in a particular way; motivate.
actuating	Cause (a machine or device) to operate. Cause (someone) to act in a particular way; motivate.
aculeate	(of an insect) having a sting. Sharply pointed; prickly. A stinging insect of a group that includes the bees, wasps, and ants.
aculeated
acuminate	(of a plant or animal structure, e.g. a leaf) tapering to a point.
acuminous	Distinguished by acumen; acute, shrewd. Botany Zoology
acute	(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. Having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd.(of an angle) less than 90°.(of a sound) high; shrill.
acyclic	Not displaying or forming part of a cycle.

121 words that start with AD adjectives

adactylous	Of a vertebrate or vertebrate limb
adagio	(especially as a direction) in slow tempo. Performed in slow tempo. A movement or composition marked to be played adagio.
Adam	(in the biblical and Koranic traditions) the first man. According to the Book of Genesis, Adam was created by God as the progenitor of the human race and lived with Eve in the Garden of Eden.
adamant	Refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind. A legendary rock or mineral to which many, often contradictory, properties were attributed, formerly associated with diamond or lodestone.
adamantine	Unbreakable.
Adamic	Of, belonging to, or characteristic of Adam; resembling Adam in nature or condition.
Adamitic	Of, relating to, or characteristic of Adam; resembling Adam in nature or condition.
Adamitical
adaptable	Able to adjust to new conditions.
adaptative	Adaptive.
adapted	Make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.
adaptive	providing, contributing to, or marked by adaptation
adaxial	Facing toward the stem of a plant (in particular denoting the upper surface of a leaf).
added	Denoting an increased or enhancing quality or factor.
addicted	having an addiction:
addictive	(of a substance or activity) causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted.
additional	Added, extra, or supplementary to what is already present or available.
additive	To be added
addle	mainly humorous no object (of an egg) rotten.
addled	Unable to think clearly; confused. (of an egg) rotten.
addorsed	set or turned back to back (as in heraldry)
addressable	able to be addressed
addressed	to mark directions for delivery on
adducent	Designating an adductor muscle; of or relating to adduction. Contrasted with abducent Now rare.
adducible	Capable of being adduced
adducting	(of a muscle) move (a limb or other part of the body) toward the midline of the body or toward another part. The product of an addition reaction between two compounds.
adductive	Characterized by the bringing of something into or towards another; characterized by the bringing of the body of Christ into the bread during the Eucharist (by substitution rather than annihilation). historical in later use. Anatomy Zoology Inductive; of the nature of, or characterized by the use of, adduction.
adenoid	either of two abnormally enlarged masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of the pharynx that usually obstruct the nasal and ear passages
adenoidal	exhibiting the characteristics (such as snoring, mouth breathing, and voice nasality) of one affected with abnormally enlarged adenoids
adenomatous	a benign tumor of a glandular structure or of glandular origin
adept	Very skilled or proficient at something. A person who is skilled or proficient at something.
adequate	Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
adessive	Designating a case of nouns and pronouns (and adjectives in grammatical agreement with them) in Finnish and a number of other languages, expressing position on or near something, and a variety of other relationships, such as possession or instrumentality; (of a linguistic form) forming, relating to, or in this case. The adessive case; a linguistic form denoting or in this case.
adherent	Someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas.Sticking fast to an object or surface.
adhesive	tending to remain in association or memory
adiabatic	occurring without loss or gain of heat
adiaphoristic	Of or relating to adiaphora or adiaphorists; adiaphorist .
adiaphorous	indifferent, neutral
adipose	(especially of body tissue) used for the storage of fat.
adjacent	Next to or adjoining something else. Geometry in combination
adjectival	Relating to or functioning as an adjective.
adjective	A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
adjoining	(of a building, room, or piece of land) next to or joined with.
adjudicative	to make an official decision about who is right in (a dispute)
adjunct	A thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part. Grammar Connected or added to something, typically in an auxiliary way.
adjunctive	Added to something else as a supplement rather than an essential part.
adjuratory	Of or pertaining to an adjuration.
adjustable	Able to be adjusted.
adjusted	with object
adjuvant	(of therapy) applied after initial treatment for cancer, especially to suppress secondary tumor formation. A substance which enhances the body’s immune response to an antigen.
ad-lib	Without previous preparation. As much and as often as desired. Spoken or performed without previous preparation. Occurring, used, or distributed as often as necessary or desired. Speak or perform in public without previously preparing one’s words. A remark or speech made without previous preparation.
adminicular	supplying help
administrable	Able to be administered.
administrant	That administers (something); acting in the capacity of a minister or administrator. A person who administers something; an administrator. Christian Church
administrative	Of or connected with administration; executive.
admirable	Arousing or deserving respect and approval.
admirative	A word, sentence, etc., expressing surprise. Now chiefly
admired	Regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval.
admiring	Characterized by or expressive of admiration or warm approval.
admissible	Acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law.Having the right to be admitted to a place.
admissive	That allows or effects entrance; tending to admit; characterized by admitting.
admittable	Acceptable, allowable, valid. In later use also
admitted	reporting verb with object with object admit of
admonished	Warn or reprimand someone firmly.
admonishing	serving to admonish
admonitory	Giving or conveying a warning or reprimand.
adnate	Joined by having grown together.
adnominal	Attached to or modifying a noun.
adolescent	(of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult. An adolescent boy or girl.
Adonic	A metre consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee; a verse or line written in this metre. Of a verse or line
adopted	Legally take (another’s child) and bring it up as one’s own. Choose to take up, follow, or use. Take on or assume (an attitude or position)
adoptive	As a result of the adoption of another’s child.
adorable	Inspiring great affection; delightful; charming.
adored	Love and respect (someone) deeply. Worship; venerate.
adoring	Feeling or expressing deep affection, love, or admiration.
adorned	Make more beautiful or attractive.
adpressed	Lying closely against the adjacent part, or against the ground.
adrenal	Relating to or denoting a pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys. Each consists of a core region (adrenal medulla) secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine, and an outer region (adrenal cortex) secreting corticosteroids. An adrenal gland.
adrenergic	Relating to or denoting nerve cells in which epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), or a similar substance acts as a neurotransmitter.
adrenocorticotrophic
adrenocorticotropic
Adriatic	Relating to the region comprising the Adriatic Sea and its coasts and islands. The Adriatic Sea or its coasts and islands.
adrift	So as to float without being either moored or steered. Floating without being either moored or steered. British
adroit	Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
adscititious	Forming an addition or supplement; not integral or intrinsic.
adscript	Geometry An adscript feudal serf. A comment or note added to a manuscript, especially one which in error becomes incorporated into the text. Of a feudal serf
adsorbable
adsorbate	A substance that is adsorbed.
adsorbed	(of a solid) hold (molecules of a gas or liquid or solute) as a thin film on the outside surface or on internal surfaces within the material.
adsorbent	A substance that adsorbs another. Able to adsorb substances.
adulatory	Excessively praising or admiring.
adult	A person who is fully grown or developed.(of a person or animal) fully grown or developed. Behave in a way characteristic of a responsible adult, especially by accomplishing mundane but necessary tasks.
adulterant	A substance used to adulterate another. Used in adulterating something.
adulterate	Render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one.
adulterated	weakened or lessened in purity by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
adulterating	Present participle of adulterate.
adulterine	(of a child) born as the result of an adulterous relationship.
adulterous	Of or involving adultery.
adumbrative	to foreshadow vaguely
adunc
adust	Scorched; burned.
advance	no object Make or cause to make progress. with object with two objects A forward movement. A development or improvement. An amount of money paid before it is due or for work only partly completed. usually advances Done, sent, or supplied beforehand.
advanced	Modern and recently developed. Far on or ahead in development or progress. Philippines
advancing	no object Make or cause to make progress. with object with two objects A forward movement. A development or improvement. An amount of money paid before it is due or for work only partly completed. usually advances Done, sent, or supplied beforehand.
advantaged	Having a comparatively favorable position in terms of economic or social circumstances.
advantageous	Involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial.
adventitious	Happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature.
adventive	That comes from outside or from some external source; extrinsically added; extraneous; foreign. Ecology Botany An adventive plant or animal.
adventuresome	Given to adventures or to running risks; adventurous.
adventuristic
adventurous	Willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
adverbial	A word or phrase functioning like an adverb. Like or relating to an adverb.
adversative	(of a word or phrase) expressing opposition or antithesis.
adverse	acting against or in a contrary direction
advertent	rare Intentional, deliberate; conscious. Opposed to “inadvertent”.
advertised	Describe or draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance.
advisable	(of a course of action) to be recommended; sensible.
advised	Thought out; considered. Often used in combination.
advisory	Having or consisting in the power to make recommendations but not to take action enforcing them. An official announcement, typically a warning about bad weather conditions.
advocatory	Of or relating to an advocate; of the nature of or characterized by advocacy.
adynamic	Medicine Designating bone or bone disorders in which new bone formation is greatly diminished or absent.

33 adjectives beginning with AE

Aegean	Relating to the region comprising the Aegean Sea and its coasts and islands. The Aegean Sea or its region.
Aeneolithic	of or relating to a transitional period between the Neolithic and Bronze ages in which some copper was used
aeneous	Resembling brass in colour or lustre; brassy.
aeolian	Relating to or arising from the action of the wind.
Aeolic	Of or relating to Aeolia or to the Aeolians or their language; Aeolian. Geology Any of a group of ancient Greek dialects, including those of Aeolia, Lesbos, Thessaly, and Boeotia.
aeolotropic	Anisotropic.
aeonian	Of or relating to an aeon; lasting an aeon; eternal, everlasting.
aerated	Introduce air into (a material)
aerial	Existing, happening, or operating in the air. British aerials
aeriform	Of the form or nature of a gas; gaseous. Now chiefly historical. figurative
aerobatic	spectacular flying feats and maneuvers (such as rolls and dives)
aerobic	Biology
aerobiological	Of or relating to aerobiology.
aerobiosis	Existence of or occurrence in the presence of oxygen; growth or cultivation in aerobic conditions; the ability to live aerobically.
aerobiotic	Aerobic.
aerodynamic	Relating to aerodynamics.
aerodynamical	a branch of dynamics that deals with the motion of air and other gaseous fluids and with the forces acting on bodies in motion relative to such fluids
aeroelastic	Concerning the interaction between aerodynamic forces and nonrigid structures.
aerolitic	Of or relating to meteorites (aerolites); meteoric.
aerological	of or relating to aerology
aerometric	Of or relating to a method for measuring the density or relative density of a liquid, especially milk and beer, by means of a set of small hollow spheres or ‘beads’. Of or relating to the measurement of the mechanical properties of air and other gases; (in later use chiefly) of or relating to the measurement of air pollutants.
aeronautic	Relating to the science or practice of building or flying aircraft.
aeronautical	Relating to the science or practice of building or flying aircraft.
aerophobic	Medicine Averse to or suspicious of fresh air. Afraid of air travel. A person who is afraid of air travel.
aerostatic	Of or relating to aerostatics; pneumatic. historical
aerotropic	Exhibiting or characterized by aerotropism.
aeruginous	Of the nature or colour of verdigris; containing or characterized by basic copper carbonate; bluish-green.
aery	Of or belonging to the air; aerial; (hence) ethereal, spiritual, incorporeal, insubstantial.
Aesculapian	Relating to medicine or physicians.
aesthetic	Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
aesthetical	Of or relating to aesthetics; relating to the philosophy or theory of beauty.
aestival	Belonging to or appearing in summer.
aetiological	Medicine Serving to explain something by giving a cause or reason for it, often in historical or mythical terms.

31 adjectives that start with AI

aided	Help, typically of a practical nature. Help, assist, or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something. Artificial insemination by donor. Agency for International Development.
aidful	That provides aid or assistance; helpful.
aidless	devoid of help
ailing	In poor health.
ailurophilic
ailurophobic	Having an intense fear of or aversion to cats.
aimless	Without purpose or direction.
ain	own river 120 miles (195 kilometers) long in eastern France rising in the Jura Mountains and flowing south-southwest into the Rhône River
air	The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen. An impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something. Music A jump off the ground on a snowboard or skateboard. with object British
airborne	Transported by air.
air-conditioned	(of a building or vehicle) provided with air conditioning.
air-conditioning	Provide (a building or vehicle) with air conditioning.
air-cooled	Cooled by means of a flow of air.
aired	The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen. An impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something. Music A jump off the ground on a snowboard or skateboard. with object British
airier	(of a room or building) spacious, well lit, and well ventilated. Giving an impression of being unconcerned or not serious, typically about something taken seriously by others.
airiest	(of a room or building) spacious, well lit, and well ventilated. Giving an impression of being unconcerned or not serious, typically about something taken seriously by others.
airless	Stuffy; not ventilated.
air-mail	the system of transporting mail by aircraft
air-minded	Interested in or enthusiastic for the use and development of aircraft.
air-raid	An attack in which bombs are dropped from aircraft on to a ground target.
airsick	Affected with nausea due to travel in an aircraft.
airtight	Not allowing air to escape or pass through.
air-to-air	Directed or operating from one aircraft to another in flight.
airworthy	(of an aircraft) safe to fly.
airy	(of a room or building) spacious, well lit, and well ventilated. Giving an impression of being unconcerned or not serious, typically about something taken seriously by others.
airy-fairy	Impractical and foolishly idealistic.
aisled	having aisles
ajar	(of a door or other opening) slightly open. Out of harmony.
akimbo	With hands on the hips and elbows turned outward.
akin	Of similar character.
Akkadian	An inhabitant of Akkad. The Semitic language of Akkad. Relating to Akkad in ancient Babylonia or its people or their language.

171 adjectives starting with AL

Alabaman	Relating to or characteristic of the US state of Alabama or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the US state of Alabama.
Alabamian	Relating to or characteristic of the US state of Alabama or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the US state of Alabama.
alabaster	A fine-grained, translucent form of gypsum, typically white, often carved into ornaments. Made of alabaster.
alabastrine	Made of or resembling alabaster, in particular in being white or smooth.
alar	Zoology Anatomy
alarmed	Frightened or concerned that one may be in danger or that something undesirable will happen. Fitted or protected with an alarm.
alarming	Worrying or disturbing.
alarmist	Someone who is considered to be exaggerating a danger and so causing needless worry or panic. Creating needless worry or panic.
alary	Of or relating to wings, especially those of an insect or other animal.
Alaskan	Relating to or characteristic of the US state of Alaska. A native or inhabitant of the US state of Alaska.
alate	(chiefly of insects or seeds) having wings or wing like appendages.
alated	Winged, having wings; “alate”.
Albanian	A native or inhabitant of Albania, or a person of Albanian descent. The language of Albania. Relating to Albania or its people or their language.
albescent	Growing or shading into white.
Albigensian	members of a Catharistic sect of southern France flourishing primarily in the 12th and 13th centuries
albinic	albinistic.
albinistic	Affected with albinism; of or relating to albinism.
albinotic	of, relating to, or affected with albinism
albitic	Of the nature of or containing albite.
albuminoid	resembling albumin
albuminous	Consisting of, resembling, or containing albumen.
alburnous	Of or pertaining to alburnum.
Alcaic	A four-line verse stanza in the meter invented by the Greek poet Alcaeus, and later used in a slightly altered form by the Roman poet Horace. Alcaic verse.
alchemic	Relating to or characteristic of alchemy, the medieval forerunner of chemistry concerned with the transmutation of matter.
alchemical	Relating to or characteristic of alchemy, the medieval forerunner of chemistry concerned with the transmutation of matter.
Alcibiadean
alcoholic	Containing or relating to alcoholic liquor. Affected with alcoholism. A person affected with alcoholism.
alcyonarian	Belonging to the Alcyonaria, a group of anthozoan cnidarians comprising the soft corals, having polyps with eight pinnate tentacles; of or relating to this group. An alcyonarian coral; octocorallian.
aldermanic	a person governing a kingdom, district, or shire as viceroy for an Anglo-Saxon king
aldermanly	aldermanlike.
Aldine	Relating to the Italian printer Aldus Manutius, or to certain display typefaces.
aleatory	Depending on the throw of a dice or on chance; random.
Alemannic	historical Designating any of the group of dialects of Old High German spoken by the Alemanni, any of their modern representatives, or either of these groups of dialects collectively; of, belonging to, or written in (any of) these dialects. The group of dialects of Old High German spoken by the Alemanni. Also
alembicated	over refined as if by excessive distillation
alert	Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant. The state of being watchful for possible danger. Warn (someone) of a danger, threat, or problem, typically with the intention of having it avoided or dealt with.
Alexandrian	Relating to Alexandria in Egypt.
alexic	Of, relating to, or affected with alexia.
alexipharmic	A medicine or treatment believed to protect against, counteract the effects of, or expel from the body a noxious or toxic substance, especially a poison or venom; an antidote; (in later use) especially a remedy for snakebite. That acts as an alexipharmic; of or relating to the action of an alexipharmic.
alfresco	(especially with reference to eating) in the open air. Done or eaten in the open air.
algal	Relating to or characteristic of algae.
algebraic	Relating to or involving algebra.
algebraical	Pertaining to algebra or its laws.
Algerian	Relating to or characteristic of Algeria. A native or inhabitant of Algeria, or a person of Algerian descent.
algid	Cold, chilly; freezing, frozen; frigid. Medicine
algoid	Algal.
algological	phycology
Algonkian	Denoting, belonging to, or relating to a family of North American languages formerly spoken across a vast area from the Atlantic seaboard to the Great Lakes and the Great Plains. Denoting or relating to the Algonquin people. The Algonquian family of languages. A speaker of any of the Algonquian languages.
Algonkin	A member of an indigenous people living in Canada along the Ottawa River and its tributaries and westward to the north of Lake Superior. The dialect of Ojibwa spoken by the Algonquin. Relating to the Algonquin or their language.
Algonquian	Denoting, belonging to, or relating to a family of North American languages formerly spoken across a vast area from the Atlantic seaboard to the Great Lakes and the Great Plains. Denoting or relating to the Algonquin people. The Algonquian family of languages. A speaker of any of the Algonquian languages.
Algonquin	A member of an indigenous people living in Canada along the Ottawa River and its tributaries and westward to the north of Lake Superior. The dialect of Ojibwa spoken by the Algonquin. Relating to the Algonquin or their language.
algorithmic	Expressed as or using an algorithm or computational procedure.
Alhambresque	Characteristic or reminiscent of the Alhambra, especially in having a highly ornate Moorish style; in the architectural style of the Alhambra.
Alice-in-Wonderland	Not logically explicable or predictable.
alicyclic	Relating to or denoting organic compounds which combine cyclic structure with aliphatic properties, e.g. cyclohexane and other saturated cyclic hydrocarbons. An alicyclic compound.
alien	Belonging to a foreign country or nation. A foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living.
alienable	Able to be transferred to new ownership.
alienated	Experiencing or inducing feelings of isolation or estrangement. (of property) transferred to the ownership of another person or group.
alienating	Cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged. Law
aliform	Wing-shaped.
alight	no object, with adverbial of placeOn fire; burning.
aligned	with object align oneself with
aligning	with object align oneself with
alike	(of two or more subjects) similar to each other. In the same or a similar way.
alimental	having the quality of nourishing
alimentary	of or relating to nourishment or nutrition
alimentative	Alimentary. Of or relating to the appetite for food and drink, or to eating and drinking; alimentive.
alined	to bring into line or alignment
aliped	Having winged feet; (hence) swift, nimble. An animal with the fingers or digits connected by a membrane to form a wing; a bat.
aliphatic	Relating to or denoting organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains (as in the alkanes), not aromatic rings. An aliphatic compound.
aliquant	Contained in a larger number but not dividing it exactly; contrasted with aliquot. Chiefly in “aliquant part”. “aliquot”.
aliquot	A portion of a larger whole, especially a sample taken for chemical analysis or other treatment. Divide (a whole) into aliquots; take aliquots from (a whole)
aliunde	From elsewhere; from another source.
alive	(of a person, animal, or plant) living, not dead.(of a person or animal) alert and active; animated. alive to alive with
alkalescent	Tending to become alkaline; incipiently or slightly alkaline; promoting alkalinity.
alkaline	Having the properties of an alkali, or containing alkali; having a pH greater than 7.
all	Used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing. Used for emphasis.(in games) used after a number to indicate an equal score. The whole of one’s energy or interest.
all-American	Possessing qualities characteristic of American ideals, such as honesty, industriousness, and health. Having members or contents drawn only from America or the US. An athlete honored as one of the best amateurs in the US.
allantoic	a vascular fetal membrane of reptiles, birds, and mammals that is formed as a pouch from the hindgut and that in placental mammals is intimately associated with the chorion in formation of the placenta
allantoid	of or relating to the allantois
allargando	becoming gradually slower and more stately
allative	Designating a case of nouns or pronouns used in some languages to express motion to or towards someone or something; (of a linguistic form) forming, relating to, or in this case. The allative case; a linguistic form denoting or in this case.
all-day	Lasting or available throughout the day.
alleged	(of an incident or a person) said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.
allegiant	That owes or gives allegiance (to someone or something); loyal, faithful. A person who owes or gives allegiance; a loyal follower or adherent (of someone or something).
allegoric	Of, or relating to allegory.
allegorical	Constituting or containing allegory.
allegretto	(especially as a direction) at a fairly brisk tempo. Performed at a fairly brisk tempo. A movement or piece marked to be played fairly briskly.
allegro	(especially as a direction) at a brisk tempo. Performed at a brisk tempo. A passage or movement in an allegro tempo.
allelomorphic	allele
allergenic	a substance (such as pollen) that induces allergy
allergic	Caused by or relating to an allergy.
alleviated	Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
alleviative	tending to alleviate
alleviatory	Alleviating.
all-fired	Extremely. Extreme.
alliaceous	Relating to or denoting plants of a group that comprises the onions and other alliums.
allied	Joined by or relating to members of an alliance.
all-important	Vitally important; crucial.
all-in	Everything considered; on the whole.
all-inclusive	Including everything or everyone.
alliterative	Relating to or marked by alliteration.
all-night	Lasting, open, or operating throughout the night.
allocable	capable of being allocated
allocatable	to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things
allochthonous	Denoting sediment or rock that originated at a distance from its present position.
allodial	Of an allodium; freehold.
allogamous	reproducing by cross-fertilization
allometric	relative growth of a part in relation to an entire organism or to a standard
allonymous	Published or appearing under the name of someone other than the actual author; falsely attributed to an author.
allopathic	relating to or being a system of medicine that aims to combat disease by using remedies (such as drugs or surgery) which produce effects that are different from or incompatible with those of the disease being treated
allopatric	Biology
allophonic	one of two or more variants of the same phoneme
allotriomorphic	Xenomorphic. Contrasted with idiomorphic .
allotropic	the existence of a substance and especially an element in two or more different forms (as of crystals) usually in the same phase
allotted	Give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
all-out	Using all one’s strength or resources.
all-over	Covering the whole of something.
allowable	Allowed, especially within a set of regulations; permissible. British
allowed	with object and infinitive Give the necessary time or opportunity for. reporting verb
alloyed	A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion. Mix (metals) to make an alloy.
all-powerful	Having complete power; almighty.
all-purpose	Having many uses, especially all that might be expected from something of its type.
all-round	Having a great many abilities or uses; versatile. On or from every side or in every direction. A gymnastic event in which the scores of each individual exercise are totaled to determine the winner.
all-star	Composed wholly of outstanding performers or players. A member of an all-star group or team.
all-time	Unsurpassed.
alluring	Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive.
allusive	(of a remark or reference) working by suggestion rather than explicit mention.
alluvial	Relating to or derived from alluvium.
all-weather	Including or suitable for all types of weather.
almighty	Having complete power; omnipotent.
almond-eyed	Having almond-shaped eyes.
alodial	of or relating to alodium
aloetic	Of a laxative, purgative, or other medicinal preparation
alone	Having no one else present. On one’s own. Indicating that something is confined to the specified subject or recipient.
aloof	Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
alpha	The first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), transliterated as ‘a.’. A code word representing the letter A, used in radio communication. A plane angle. Angular acceleration. Astronomy
alphabetic	Relating to an alphabet.
alphabetical	Relating to an alphabet.
alphabetized	Arrange (words or phrases) in alphabetical order.
alphameric	Alphanumeric.
alphamerical
alphanumeric	Consisting of or using both letters and numerals. A character that is either a letter or a number.
alphanumerical	consisting of both letters and numbers and often other symbols (such as punctuation marks and mathematical symbols)
alpine	Relating to high mountains. A plant native to mountain districts, often suitable for growing in rock gardens. A North American butterfly which has brownish-black wings with orange-red markings.
alright	Satisfactory but not especially good; acceptable. In a satisfactory manner or to a satisfactory extent; fairly well. Used to emphasize how certain one is about something. Expressing or asking for assent, agreement, or acceptance.
Alsatian	British A native or inhabitant of Alsace. Relating to Alsace or its inhabitants.
alt	alternate altitude alto alternative
Altaic	Relating to the Altai Mountains. Denoting or belonging to a phylum of languages that includes the Turkic, Mongolian, Tungusic, and Manchu languages. They are characterized by agglutination and vowel harmony. The Altaic family of languages.
alterable	to make different without changing into something else
alterant	rare Medicine Generally. Anything which causes an alteration or change of state in something.
alterative	a drug used empirically to alter favorably the course of an ailment
altered	Changed in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.
altern	To alternate (something).
alternant	An alternative form of a word or other linguistic unit; a variant. Alternating; changing from one to the other.
alternate	Occur in turn repeatedly. Every other; every second. mainly North American A person who acts as a deputy or substitute.
alternating	(of two or more things) occurring in turn repeatedly.
alternative	(of one or more things) available as another possibility. One of two or more available possibilities.
altimetrical	Altimetric.
altissimo	Very high in pitch.
altitudinal	Relating to height above sea level or ground level.
altitudinous	High, lofty (literal and figurative).
alto	The highest adult male singing voice; countertenor.as modifier
altricial	being hatched or born or having young that are hatched or born in a very immature and helpless condition so as to require care for some time — compare precocial
altruistic	Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
aluminiferous	Alum-bearing, yielding alum. In later use also
aluminous	of, relating to, or containing alum or aluminum
aluminum	The chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery-gray metal.
alveated	That has the characteristic shape or structure of a beehive, typically being honeycombed, channelled, or vaulted.
alveolar	Anatomy Anatomy An alveolar consonant.
alveolate	pitted like a honeycomb
alvine	Designating an excretion from the intestines or (rarely) other organ of the belly. Also

107 words that start with AM adjectives

amalgamate	Combine or unite to form one organization or structure.
amalgamated	Combine or unite to form one organization or structure.
amalgamative	characterized by or tending to amalgamation
amandine	(of a dish) prepared or garnished with sliced almonds.
amaranthaceous
amaranthine	of or relating to an amaranth
amaryllidaceous	of or relating to the family Amaryllidaceae
amassable	Capable of being amassed.
amassed	Gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of valuable material or things) over a period of time.
amateur	A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis. A person who is incompetent or inept at a particular activity. Engaging or engaged in without payment; nonprofessional. Done in an incompetent or inept way.
amateurish	Unskillful; inept.
amative	strongly moved by love and especially sexual love
amatory	Relating to or induced by sexual love or desire.
amaurotic	partial or complete loss of sight occurring especially without an externally perceptible change in the eye
amazed	Greatly surprised; astonished.
amazing	Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.
ambagious	Of language, writing, or thought
ambassadorial	an official envoy
amber	Hard translucent fossilized resin produced by extinct coniferous trees of the Tertiary period, typically yellowish in color.
amberous	Resembling amber in colour; (translucent) yellowish-brown or golden.
ambery	Resembling amber in colour; (translucent) yellowish-brown or golden. Resembling or evoking the smell of ambergris (or occasionally perhaps of amber).
ambidexter	rare, archaic Law A person who is able to use the right and left hands equally well; an ambidextrous person. Double-dealing, deceitful, hypocritical; specifically (of a juror or lawyer) that corruptly takes fees or bribes from both sides in a legal case.
ambidextrous	(of a person) able to use the right and left hands equally well.
ambient	Relating to the immediate surroundings of something.
ambiguous	(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
ambilateral	rare Capable of using either the right or left hand (or foot) to perform skilled tasks. Anthropology Sociology
ambisexual	Of indeterminate gender; androgynous. Bisexual or having an ambivalent or changing sexual orientation. An ambisexual person.
ambitionless	That has no ambition or drive; characterized by a lack of ambition.
ambitious	Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
ambivalent	Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
ambrosial	the food of the Greek and Roman gods
ambrosian	Relating to St. Ambrose, especially in relation to his developments in church music.
ambulacral	of, relating to, or being any of the radial areas of echinoderms along which run the principal nerves, blood vessels, and elements of the water-vascular system
ambulant	(of a patient) able to walk around; not confined to bed.
ambulatory	Relating to or adapted for walking. A place for walking, especially an aisle around the apse or a cloister in a church or monastery.
amebic	Of, or pertaining to, an amoeba.
ameboid	Denoting or characteristic of an amoeba.
ameliorating	Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
ameliorative	to make better or more tolerable
amenable	(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
amendable	capable of being amended
amendatory	Chiefly in the context of legislation
amended	Make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date.
amentaceous	Of the nature of a catkin (or, in early use, catkin-like inflorescence). Of a plant
amental	Non-mental; unconnected to or not influenced by the mind or intelligence.
amentiferous	Bearing catkins.
amerceable	Liable to be amerced.
amerciable	Liable to be amerced.
American	Relating to or characteristic of the United States or its inhabitants. A native or citizen of the United States. The English language as it is used in the United States; American English.
Amerindian	A member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (used chiefly in anthropological and linguistic contexts). Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Amerindic
ametabolic	Zoology Biology
ametabolous	That does not undergo or exhibit metamorphosis.
amethyst	A precious stone consisting of a violet or purple variety of quartz.
amethystine	Consisting of or containing amethyst.
Amharic	The official language of Ethiopia, a Semitic language descended from Ge’ez. Relating to Amharic.
amiable	Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
amicable	(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Amish	The members of a strict Mennonite sect that established major settlements in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and elsewhere in North America from 1720 onward. Relating to the Amish sect.
amiss	Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place. Wrongly or inappropriately.
amitotic	Relating to or denoting the division of a cell nucleus into two parts by constriction without the involvement of a mitotic apparatus.
ammoniac	the aromatic gum resin of a southwest Asian herb (Dorema ammoniacum) of the carrot family used as an expectorant and stimulant and in plasters
ammoniacal	Of or containing ammonia.
ammoniated	Combined or treated with ammonia.
ammophilous	living or growing in the sand or in dry sandy places
amnesiac	A person experiencing a partial or total loss of memory.Experiencing or relating to a partial or total loss of memory.
amnesic	A person experiencing a partial or total loss of memory.Experiencing or relating to a partial or total loss of memory.
amniotic	Relating to the amnion.
amoebaean	Answering or responding to each other, as successive strophes of a verse dialogue.
amoebic	any of a large genus (Amoeba) of naked rhizopod protozoans with lobed and never anastomosing pseudopodia, without permanent organelles or supporting structures, and of wide distribution in fresh and salt water and moist terrestrial environments
amoeboid	Denoting or characteristic of an amoeba.
amok	an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
amoral	Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.
amoroso	(especially as a direction) in a loving or tender manner. Played in a loving or tender manner. A sweetened oloroso sherry.
amorous	Showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire.
amorphous	Without a clearly defined shape or form.
amort	being at the point of death
amphibian	A cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. They are distinguished by having an aquatic gill-breathing larval stage followed (typically) by a terrestrial lung-breathing adult stage. Relating to amphibians.
amphibious	Relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.
amphibolic	having an uncertain or irregular outcome
amphibological	characterized by the ambiguity found in an amphibology
amphibolous	capable of two meanings
amphibrachic	A metrical foot consisting of a stressed syllable between two unstressed syllables or (in Greek and Latin) a long syllable between two short syllables.
amphictyonic	an association of neighboring states in ancient Greece to defend a common religious center
amphipod	A crustacean of the chiefly marine order Amphipoda.
amphiprotic	Designating a solvent (or solute) which can act as either a donor or an acceptor of protons; amphoteric.
amphisbaenic	a serpent in classical mythology having a head at each end and capable of moving in either direction
amphitheatric	an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
amphitheatrical	an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
amphitropous	having the ovule inverted but with the attachment near the middle of one side — compare anatropous
amphoric	resembling the sound made by blowing across the mouth of an empty bottle
amphoteric	(of a compound, especially a metal oxide or hydroxide) able to react both as a base and as an acid.
ample	Enough or more than enough; plentiful.
ampler	Enough or more than enough; plentiful.
amplest	Enough or more than enough; plentiful.
amplexicaul	(of a leaf) embracing and surrounding the stem.
amuck	an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
amusable	Capable of being amused.
amused	Finding something funny or entertaining.
amusing	Causing laughter and providing entertainment.
amusive	tending to amuse or to tickle the fancy or excite mirth
amygdalaceous	a family of trees and shrubs comprising those plants of the family Rosaceae (as the plum, peach, and almond) that have a single pistil with united carpels and a characteristic drupe
amygdaloid	Shaped like an almond.
amygdaloidal	Relating to or containing amygdules.
amylaceous	of, relating to, or having the characteristics of starch
amyloid	A protein that is deposited in the liver, kidneys, spleen, or other tissues in certain diseases.
amyloidal	Starchlike.

326 adjectives beginning with AN

anabatic	(of a wind) caused by local upward motion of warm air.
anabiotic	Affected by parabiosis or being of the nature of of parabiosis.
anabolic	Relating to or promoting anabolism.
anacardiaceous	a widely distributed family of trees and shrubs (order Sapindales) comprising the sumacs, cashews, and related plants and having compound leaves, small regular dioecious or perfect flowers, and drupaceous fruits
anachronic	Not in the correct date order. Chronologically incorrect.
anachronistic	Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
anachronous	Anachronistic.
anaclastic	(optics) Of, caused by, or causing refraction.
Anacreontic	(of a poem) written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, known for his celebrations of love and wine. A poem written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Anacreon, especially one celebrating love and wine.
anacrustic	Exhibiting or relating to anacrusis.
anadromous	(of a fish such as the salmon) migrating up rivers from the sea to spawn.
anaemic	(of a person) suffering from anemia. A person suffering from anemia.
anaerobic	Biology Relating to or denoting exercise that does not improve the efficiency of the body’s cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.
anaerobiotic	Anaerobic.
anaesthetic	A substance that induces insensitivity to pain. anesthetics Inducing or relating to insensitivity to pain.
anaesthetized	Simple past tense and past participle of anaesthetize.
anaglyphic	Relating to anaglyphs.
anaglyptic	Of or pertaining to anaglyptics or to an anaglyph.
anagogic	interpretation of a word, passage, or text (as of Scripture or poetry) that finds beyond the literal, allegorical, and moral senses a fourth and ultimate spiritual or mystical sense
anagogical	Anagogic.
anagrammatic	Denoting or employing a word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another; in the form of an anagram.
anagrammatical	Denoting or employing a word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another; in the form of an anagram.
anal	Involving, relating to, or situated near the anus.
analectic	Relating to analects; made up of selections.
analeptic	(chiefly of a drug) tending to restore a person’s health or strength; restorative. A restorative drug.
analgesic	(of a drug) acting to relieve pain. An analgesic drug.
analog	Relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc. A person or thing seen as comparable to another.
analogical	Of, expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy.
analogous	Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
analogue	Relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc. A person or thing seen as comparable to another.
analphabetic	Representing sounds by composite signs rather than by single letters or symbols. Completely illiterate.
analysable	Able to be analyzed.
analytic	Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning; analytical. Logic Linguistics
analytical	Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning.
analyzable	Able to be analyzed.
analyzed	to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis
anamnestic	Denoting an enhanced reaction of the body’s immune system to an antigen that is related to an antigen previously encountered.
anamorphic	Denoting or relating to a distorted projection or drawing that appears normal when viewed from a particular point or with a suitable mirror or lens.
anandrous	(botany) Lacking stamens; devoid of male parts in plants.
ananthous	(botany) Destitute of flowers; flowerless.
anapaestic	Alternative spelling of anapestic.
anaphoric	Of, or relating to, an anaphora.
anaphrodisiac	(chiefly of a drug) tending to reduce sexual desire. An anaphrodisiac drug.
anaphylactic	Relating to or caused by anaphylaxis.
anaplastic	Denoting, relating to, or characteristic of cells or tissues that have lost their mature or specialized features, as in malignant tumors.
anaptyctic	(linguistics) Of or pertaining to anaptyxis; of a vowel having been inserted into a word.
anarchic	With no controlling rules or principles to give order.
anarchical	Anarchic.
anarchistic	Of or relating to anarchism or anarchy.
anarthrous	Occurring without an article. Used especially of Greek nouns.
anastigmatic	(of a lens system) constructed so that the astigmatism of each element is canceled out.
anastomotic	Of or pertaining to anastomosis.
Anatolian	Relating to Anatolia, its inhabitants, or their ancient languages. A native or inhabitant of Anatolia. An extinct group of ancient languages constituting a branch of the Indo-European language family and including Hittite, Luwian, Lydian, and Lycian.
anatomic	Relating to bodily structure.
anatomical	Relating to bodily structure.
anatropous	Completely inverted so that the micropyle is facing downward and situated near the base of the funiculus.
ancestral	Of, belonging to, inherited from, or denoting an ancestor or ancestors.
anchoretic	Relating to an anchoret or hermit.
anchoritic	Of or pertaining to an anchorite.
anchorless	That is without an anchor (literal and figurative).
ancient	Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. An old person. A standard, flag, or ensign.
ancillary	Providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system. A person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization, institution, or industry.
ancipital	(bot.) Two-edged, as the flat stems of certain grasses.
Andalusian	Relating to Andalusia in southern Spain or to the dialect of Spanish spoken there. A native or inhabitant of Andalusia. The dialect of Spanish spoken in Andalusia. A light horse of a strong breed from Andalusia.
andante	(especially as a direction) at a moderately slow tempo. Performed at a moderately slow tempo. A movement, passage, or composition marked to be performed andante.
andantino	(especially as a direction) in a manner that is more lighthearted than andante, and in most cases quicker. Lighter than andante, and usually quicker. A movement or composition marked to be played andantino.
Andean	Relating to the Andes. A native or inhabitant of the Andes.
andesitic	Pertaining to, or composed of andesite.
Andorra	A small autonomous principality in southwestern Europe, in the southern Pyrenees, between France and Spain; population 70,000 (estimated 2014); capital, Andorra la Vella; languages, Catalan (official) and French.
Andorran	Relating to or characteristic of Andorra or its people. A native or inhabitant of Andorra.
androcentric	Focused or centered on men.
androdioecious	Relating to, or exhibiting, androdioecy.
androecial
androgenic	(biochemistry) Of, relating to, or being an androgen.
androgenous	(biol.) Producing only male offspring.
androgynous	Partly male and partly female in appearance; of indeterminate sex.
android	(in science fiction) a robot with a human appearance.
andromonoecious	(botany) Producing both bisexual and male flowers on the same plant.
ane	Forming names of saturated hydrocarbons.
anecdotal	(of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
anecdotical	rare Of, relating to, or consisting of anecdotes or anecdota; anecdotal.
anechoic	technical
anemic	(of a person) suffering from anemia. A person suffering from anemia.
anemographic	Produced by an anemograph; of or pertaining to anemography.
anemometric	Of or relating to anemometry.
anemometrical	Of or relating to wind speed or its measurement; “anemometric”.
anemophilous	(of a plant) wind-pollinated.
anencephalic	Having the cerebral hemispheres and a large part of the skull congenitally absent; exhibiting anencephaly. An anencephalic fetus or infant.
an-end	So as to meet or come up against the bow of a vessel; directly ahead; (also) on the end, lengthwise. Of cables or ropes
aneroid	Relating to or denoting a barometer that measures air pressure by the action of the air in deforming the elastic lid of an evacuated box or chamber. An aneroid barometer.
anesthetic	A substance that induces insensitivity to pain. anesthetics Inducing or relating to insensitivity to pain.
anesthetized	Subject to anesthesia.
aneuploid	Having an abnormal number of chromosomes in a haploid set.
aneurismal	Of, pertaining to, or causing aneurysms.
aneurysmal	Of, pertaining to, or causing aneurysms.
anfractuous	Sinuous or circuitous.
angelic	Relating to angels.
angelical	Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel.
angered	A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Fill (someone) with anger; provoke anger in.
Angevin	A native, inhabitant, or ruler of Anjou. Relating to Anjou.
anginal	a disease marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain
angiocarpous	Of a lichen or fungus
angiospermous	(botany) Having seeds enclosed in a pod or other pericarp.
angled	Placed or inclined at an angle to something else. (of information) presented so as to reflect a particular view or to have a particular focus.
Anglian	Relating to the ancient Angles Geology the Anglian
Anglican	Relating to or denoting the Church of England or any Church in communion with it. A member of any of the Anglican Churches.
Anglo-American	Relating to both Britain and the US. An American born in England or of English ancestry.
Anglo-Catholic	Relating to Anglo-Catholicism. A member of an Anglo-Catholic Church.
Anglo-French	Relating to both England (or Britain) and France.
Anglo-Indian	Relating to or involving both Britain and India. An Anglo-Indian person.
Anglo-Irish	A native of Ireland living in England.
Anglo-Norman	The variety of Norman French used in England after the Norman Conquest. It remained the language of the English nobility for several centuries and has had a strong influence on legal phraseology in English. Relating to Anglo-Norman French.
anglophilic	Anglophile.
Anglophobiac	Anglophobe.
anglophobic	Characterized by Anglophobia; hostile or antagonistic towards English (or British) interests, culture, etc.
Anglo-Saxon	Relating to or denoting the Germanic inhabitants of England from their arrival in the 5th century up to the Norman Conquest. A Germanic inhabitant of England between the 5th century and the Norman Conquest.
angrier	Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
angriest	Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
angry	Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
anguilliform	Shaped like an eel.
anguine	of, relating to, or suggestive of a snake
anguished	Experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
angular	(of an object, outline, or shape) having angles or sharp corners. Physics Astrology
angulate	technical
anharmonic	Relating to or denoting motion that is not simple harmonic.
anhedonic
anhydrous	(of a substance, especially a crystalline compound) containing no water.
aniconic	Of or pertaining to representations without human or animal form.
anile	of or resembling a doddering old woman
animal	A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli. Relating to or characteristic of animals.
animalcular	Of, relating to, or resembling, animalcules.
animalic	Of or belonging to animals; resembling (that of) an animal.
animate	Bring to life. usually be animated Alive or having life.
animated	Full of life or excitement; lively. (of a movie or image) made using animation techniques.
animating	Bring to life. usually be animated Alive or having life.
animist	a doctrine that the vital principle of organic development is immaterial spirit
animistic	Of or pertaining to animism.
anionic	of or relating to anions
anisodactylous	(zoology) Characterized by unequal toes, three turned forward and one backward, as in most passerine birds.
anisomerous	(bot.) Of or describing a flower having an unequal number of petals, stamens, or other floral parts.
anisophyllous	(botany) Having unequal leaves.
anisotropic	Physics
annalistic	Of or pertaining to annals.
annealed	Heat (metal or glass) and allow it to cool slowly, in order to remove internal stresses and make it easier to work. Biochemistry
annectent	Serving to connect or annex.
annelid	A segmented worm of the phylum Annelida, such as an earthworm or leech. Relating to or denoting annelids.
annihilated	Destroy utterly; obliterate.
annihilating	Destroy utterly; obliterate.
annihilative	Capable of causing utter destruction or serving to destroy utterly.
anniversary	The date on which an event took place in a previous year.
announced	Simple past tense and past participle of announce.
annoyed	Slightly angry; irritated.
annoying	Causing irritation or annoyance.
annual	Occurring once every year. A book or magazine that is published once a year under the same title but with different contents.
annular	Ring-shaped.
annulate	Having rings; marked with or formed of rings.
annulated	Having rings.
annulose	Furnished with, or composed of, rings or ring-like segments; ringed.
annunciative	Pertaining to annunciation; announcing.
anodal	the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs
anodic	the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs
anodyne	Not likely to provoke dissent or offense; inoffensive, often deliberately so. A painkilling drug or medicine.
anoestrous
anoetic	consciousness that is pure passive receptiveness without understanding or intellectual organization of the materials presented
anomalistic	Of the nature of an anomaly; anomalous. Astronomy
anomalous	Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
anomic	social instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values
anonymous	Having an unknown or unacknowledged name.
anopheline	Any mosquito of the genus Anopheles.
anorectal	Relating to the anus and rectum.
anorectic	Relating to, characterized by, or affected with anorexia. A person affected with anorexia. anorectic
anorexic	Relating to, characterized by, or affected with anorexia. A person affected with anorexia. anorectic
anorthic	(crystallography) Having three unequal axes that intersect obliquely.
another	Used to refer to an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known about; one more; a further. Used to refer to a different person or thing from one already mentioned or known about. An additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known about. A different person or thing from one already mentioned or known about.
anourous	Having no tail; tailless.
anoxic	of, relating to, or affected with anoxia
ansate	ansated.
anserine	Of or belonging to the subfamily Anserinae, which comprises the geese.
answerable	answerable to(of a question) able to be answered.
answering	Present participle of answer.
answerless	Having or producing no answer.
ant	A small insect, often with a sting, that usually lives in a complex social colony with one or more breeding queens. It is wingless except for fertile adults, which often form large mating swarms, and is proverbial for industriousness.
antacid	(chiefly of a medicine) preventing or correcting acidity, especially in the stomach. An antacid medicine.
antagonistic	Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
antagonizing	Cause (someone) to become hostile or angry.Biochemistry
Antarctic	Relating to the south polar region or Antarctica. The Antarctic region.
antarthritic	A medicinal agent used to treat arthritis (in early use specifically gout). Compare earlier “arthritic”, arthritical .Used to treat arthritis (in early use specifically gout); of or relating to the treatment of arthritis.
antasthmatic	A medicinal agent used to treat asthma. Used to treat asthma; of or relating to the treatment of asthma; designating such treatment.
ante	A stake put up by a player in poker and similar games before receiving cards. Put up an amount as an ante in poker and similar games.
ante-bellum	Occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War.
antecedent	A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another. Preceding in time or order; previous or preexisting.
antediluvial	Existing or occurring before the Flood described in the biblical book of Genesis, or (in later use) before a widespread flood as described in other mythological traditions; of or relating to the period before such a flood. Geology Of animals, plants, etc.
antediluvian	Of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood.
antefixal
antemeridian	Of or relating to the hours before midday; belonging or appropriate to the morning or forenoon. Before midday; in the morning; ante meridiem. Now somewhat archaic.
antemundane	Existing or occurring before the creation of the world. Also occasionally in extended use
antenatal	Occurring before birth; prenatal.
ante-Nicene	Of or relating to the period before the first council of Nicaea (a.d. 325); specifically designating a Church writer of this period. An ante-Nicene writer.
antennal	Relating to antennae.
antennary	Of or pertaining to antennae or feelers.
antenniform	Having the form or shape of an antenna.
antenuptial	Occurring before marriage; prenuptial.
anteorbital	Located in front of, or on the anterior part of, the orbit of the eye.
antepenultimate	Third last; third from the end.
anteprandial	Done, made, taken, happening, etc., before dinner; “preprandial”.
anterior	Anatomy formal
anthelminthic	(chiefly of medicines) used to destroy parasitic worms. An anthelmintic medicine.
anthelmintic	(chiefly of medicines) used to destroy parasitic worms. An anthelmintic medicine.
anthocarpous	Of a fruit
anthophilous	(of insects or other animals) frequenting flowers.
anthracitic	Pertaining to, or composed of, anthracite.
anthracoid	Resembling or characteristic of anthrax or the causative bacterium of anthrax (Bacillus anthracis).
anthropic	(in philosophy and cosmology) involving or concerning the existence of human life, especially as a constraint on theories of the universe. (typically of environmental degradation) caused by human beings; anthropogenic.
anthropical	Concerned with or relating to humanity or human nature.
anthropocentric	Regarding humans as the central element of the universe.
anthropogenic	(chiefly of pollution or environmental change) originating in human activity.
anthropoid	Resembling a human being in form. A higher primate, especially an ape or apeman.
anthropoidal	Of, relating to, or characteristic of apes, or primates of the group Anthropoidea. Of apelike form or character; “anthropoid”.
anthropological
anthropometric	Of or relating to the scientific study of the measurements and proportions of the human body.
anthropomorphic	Of, characterized by, or resulting from anthropomorphism.
anthropomorphous	Having or suggesting human form and appearance.
anthropopathic	Characterized by or involving the attribution of human feelings and emotions to something other than a human being, especially to God; displaying anthropopathy.
anthropophagous	Who practices anthropophagy. “Antropophagous tribes”.
anthroposophical
anti	Opposed to; against. Opposed. A person opposed to a particular policy, activity, or idea.
antibacterial	Tending to prevent the growth or spread of bacteria. A substance with antibacterial properties.
antiballistic	(of a missile, or system) Designed to detect, intercept, and destroy a ballistic missile in flight.
antibilious	Countering liver disorder.
antibiotic	Of or relating to antibiotics.
antic	Grotesque or bizarre.
anticholinergic	Inhibiting or blocking the physiological action of acetylcholine at a receptor site.
antichristian	Pertaining to Antichrist.
anticipant	Coming or acting in advance.
anticipated	Regard as probable; expect or predict. Act as a forerunner or precursor of.
anticipative	Expectant.
anticipatory	Happening, performed, or felt in anticipation of something.
anticivic	In opposition to citizenship.
anticlerical	Opposed to the power or influence of the clergy, especially in politics. A person holding anticlerical views.
anticlimactic	Causing disappointment at the end of an exciting or impressive series of events.
anticlinal	Sloping downward in opposite directions, as in an anticline.
anticlockwise	In the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move around; counterclockwise. (of a direction) opposite to the way in which the hands of a clock move around; counterclockwise.
anticoagulant	Having the effect of retarding or inhibiting the coagulation of the blood. An anticoagulant substance.
anticonvulsant	(chiefly of a drug) used to prevent or reduce the severity of epileptic fits or other convulsions. An anticonvulsant drug.
anticorrosive	Preventing or counteracting corrosion.
anticyclone	A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, around which air slowly circulates in a clockwise (northern hemisphere) or counterclockwise (southern hemisphere) direction. Anticyclones are associated with calm, fine weather.
anticyclonic	Of, relating to, or consisting of an anticyclone.
antidepressant	(chiefly of a drug) used to alleviate depression. An antidepressant drug.
antidiuretic	Preventing or counteracting diuresis.
antidotal
antidromic	(of an impulse) traveling in the opposite direction to that normal in a nerve fiber.
antifouling	Treatment of a boat’s hull with a paint or similar substance designed to prevent fouling.
antifriction	Reducing friction.
antigenic	(immunology) Of or relating to an antigen.
Antiguan	Relating to or characteristic of the Caribbean island of Antigua or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the Caribbean island of Antigua.
antiknock	A substance (such as tetraethyl lead) added to gasoline to inhibit preignition.
antimalarial	(of a drug) used to prevent malaria. An antimalarial drug.
antimicrobial	Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
antimodernist	Opposing modernism.
antimonarchical	Opposing a particular monarchy.
antimonarchist	An opponent of monarchy.
antimonial	Of or containing antimony.
antimonic	Of or containing antimony.
antimonious	Of or containing antimony.
antinodal	Of, pertaining to, or located at an antinode.
antinoise	Promoting the suppression or reduction of noise. Sound generated for the purpose of reducing noise by interference.
antinomian	Relating to the view that Christians are released by grace from the obligation of observing the moral law. A person holding antinomian beliefs.
antinomic	Exhibiting or pertaining to antinomy; contradictory.
antinomical	Exhibiting or pertaining to antinomy; contradictory.
Antiochian	Antiochene.
antiodontalgic	(rare) Countering toothache.
antipapal
antiparallel	Parallel but moving or oriented in opposite directions.
antipathetic	Showing or feeling a strong aversion.
antipathetical	Characterized by opposition to the pope.
antiperiodic	Preventing regular recurrence of the symptoms of a disease, as in malaria.
antiperistaltic	Of or relating to anteperistalsis.
antiperspirant	A substance that is applied to the skin, especially under the arms, to prevent or reduce perspiration.
antipetalous	(botany) Alternative form of antepetalous.
antiphlogistic	Reducing inflammation or fever; anti-inflammatory.
antiphonal	(in traditional Western Christian liturgy) (of a short sentence or its musical setting) sung, recited, or played alternately by two groups.
antiphonary	A collection of antiphons.
antiphonic	Having the presence of an antiphon between two choirs with a call and a response in song or in chant, usually in the form of a hymn or a psalm.
antiphrastic	Of, or relating to antiphrasis.
antiphrastical	Antiphrastic.
antipodal	Relating to or situated on the opposite side of the earth.
antipodean	Relating to Australia or New Zealand (used by inhabitants of the northern hemisphere)A person from Australia or New Zealand (used by inhabitants of the northern hemisphere)
antipruritic	(chiefly of a drug) used to relieve itching. An antipruritic drug.
antipyretic	(chiefly of a drug) used to prevent or reduce fever. An antipyretic drug.
antiquarian	Relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books. A person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities.
antiquated	Old-fashioned or outdated.
antique	A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its considerable age. (of a collectible object) having a high value because of considerable age. Belonging to ancient times. with objectusually go antiquing
antirachitic	Curing or preventing rickets.
antirust	Alternative spelling of anti-rust.
antiscorbutic	(chiefly of a drug) having the effect of preventing or curing scurvy. An antiscorbutic food or drug.
antiscriptural	That contradicts scripture.
anti-Semitic	Hostile to or prejudiced against Jewish people.
antisepalous	(botany) Alternative form of antesepalous.
antiseptic	Relating to or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. Scrupulously clean or pure, especially so as to be bland or characterless. An antiseptic compound or preparation.
antiskid	Said of a surface designed to increase friction, and thereby reduce the possibility of skid.
antisocial	Contrary to the laws and customs of society; devoid of or antagonistic to sociable instincts or practices. Not sociable; not wanting the company of others.
antispasmodic	(chiefly of a drug) used to relieve spasm of involuntary muscle. An antispasmodic drug.
antistatic	Preventing the buildup of static electricity or reducing its effects.
antistrophic	Of or pertaining to an antistrophe.
antisubmarine	Directed against enemy submarines.
antitank	For use against enemy tanks.
antithetic	Diametrically opposed.
antithetical	Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible. attributive
antitoxic	Counteracting a toxin or poison.
antitrade	The westerly winds above the surface trade winds of the tropics, which become the prevailing westerly winds of the middle latitudes.
antitussive	(especially of a drug) used to prevent or relieve a cough. An antitussive drug.
antitypic
antitypical	Of or pertaining to an antitype.
antiviral	Medicine Computing An antiviral drug or medicine.
antivirus	(of software) designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.
antiwar	Opposed to war in general or to the conduct of a specific war.
antlered	Having antlers.
antliate
antlike	Resembling or in the manner of an ant.
antonymous	Of, or having the nature of, an antonym; opposite in meaning.
antrorse	Turned or pointing forwards, upwards, or towards an axis. Contrasted with retrorse.
anucleate	Of a cell, or a fragment of one
anurous	having no tail
anxiolytic	(chiefly of a drug) used to reduce anxiety. An anxiolytic drug.
anxious	Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. use with infinitive
any	usually with negative or in questions Used to express a lack of restriction in selecting one of a specified class. usually with negative or in questions Whichever of a specified class might be chosen.as sub modifier, usually with negative or in questions

134 adjectives that start with AO, AP

aoristic	an inflectional form of a verb typically denoting simple occurrence of an action without reference to its completeness, duration, or repetition
aortal	of, relating to, or affecting an aorta
aortic	Relating to the aorta, the main artery of the body.
apart	(of two or more people or things) separated by a distance; at a specified distance from each other in time or space. To or on one side; at a distance from the main body. So as to be shattered; into pieces.
apartmental	a room or set of rooms fitted especially with housekeeping facilities and usually leased as a dwelling
apatetic	imitative in color or form
apathetic	Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
apeak	being in a vertical position
aperient	(chiefly of a drug) used to relieve constipation. An aperient drug.
aperiodic	technical
aperitive	aperient
apetalous	(of a flower) having no petals.
aphasic	of, relating to, or affected by aphasia
aphelian
apheliotropic	Turning away from the sun; said of leaves, etc.
aphetic	aphaeresis consisting of the loss of a short unaccented vowel (as in lone for alone)
aphidian	Like an aphid.
aphidious
aphonic	Of, relating to, or exhibiting aphonia; unable to speak.
aphoristic	a concise statement of a principle
aphotic	being the deep zone of an ocean or lake receiving too little light to permit photosynthesis
aphrodisiac	A food, drink, or drug that stimulates sexual desire.
aphyllous	destitute of foliage leaves
apian	Relating to bees.
apiarian	of or relating to beekeeping or bees
apical	technical
apiculate	ending abruptly in a small distinct point
apish	Resembling or likened to an ape. Foolish or silly.
apivorous	bee-eating
aplacental	having or developing no placenta
aplanatic	free from or corrected for spherical aberration
aplastic	Characterized by the failure of an organ or tissue to develop or to function normally.
apocalyptic	Describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world.
apocalyptical	Apocalyptic.
apocarpous	(of a flower, fruit, or ovary) having distinct carpels that are not joined together.
apochromatic	Corrected for both chromatic and spherical aberration, as a lens.
apocrine	Relating to or denoting multicellular glands which release some of their cytoplasm in their secretions, especially the sweat glands associated with hair follicles in the armpits and pubic regions.
apocryphal	(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
apocynaceous	Of the dogbane family of plants, which are mainly tropical, with simple leaves and a milky, often poisonous juice.
apodal	Zoology
apodeictic	Clearly established or beyond dispute.
apodictic	Clearly established or beyond dispute.
apodous	Without feet or having only rudimentary feet.
apogamic	of or relating to apogamy
apogamous	of or relating to apogamy
apogeal	Connected with the apogee.
apogean	the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
apogeotropic	(botany) Bending away from the ground; said of leaves, etc.
apolitical	Not interested or involved in politics.
Apollonian	Greek Mythology Relating to the rational, ordered, and self-disciplined aspects of human nature.
apologetic	Regretfully acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure.
apomictic	one produced or reproducing by apomixis
apomictical
aponeurotic	(anatomy) Of or pertaining to an aponeurosis.
apopemptic	sung or addressed to one departing
apophthegmatic
apophthegmatical
apoplectic	informal
aposematic	Zoology
aposiopetic	the leaving of a thought incomplete usually by a sudden breaking off (as in “his behavior was—but I blush to mention that”)
apostate	A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle. Abandoning a religious or political belief or principle.
apostolic	Christian Church
apostolical	Apostolic.
apostrophic	of, relating to, or involving the written use of the punctuation mark ʼ to signify contraction, possession, or pluralization
apothecial	a spore-bearing structure in many lichens and fungi consisting of a discoid or cupped body bearing asci on the exposed flat or concave surface
apothegmatic	Relating to, or in the manner of, an apothegm; sententious; pithy.
apothegmatical	Relating to, or in the manner of, an apothegm; sententious; pithy.
apotropaic	Supposedly having the power to avert evil influences or bad luck.
Appalachian	Relating to or characteristic of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern North America.
appalled	Greatly dismayed or horrified.
appalling	Causing shock or dismay; horrific.
apparent	Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
apparitional	Of or pertaining to an apparition or apparitions; ghostly; immaterial; spectral.
appassionato	A movement, passage, or piece of music played or performed with passion or intensity of feeling. As a musical direction
appealable	a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court
appealing	Attractive or interesting.(of an expression or tone of voice) showing that one wants help or sympathy.
appeasable	pacify, conciliate
appeasing	Pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands. Relieve or satisfy (a demand or a feeling)
appellant	A person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
appellate	(especially of a court) concerned with or dealing with applications for decisions to be reversed.
appellative	Relating to or denoting the giving of a name. A common noun, such as “doctor,” “mother,” or “sir,” used as a vocative.
appendant	Attached or added, especially in a subordinate capacity. A subordinate person or thing.
appendicular	Of, relating to, or consisting of an appendage or appendages, especially the limbs.
appendiculate	(biology) Describes anything that has the nature of an appendage, such as the leg or antenna of an insect. Also might describe something which bears appendages, such as one of the leg-bearing segments of an insect.
apperceptive	Perceptive.
appetent	a fixed and strong desire
appetitive	Characterized by a natural desire to satisfy bodily needs.
appetizing	Stimulating one’s appetite.
applausive	applaudable
appliable	Capable of being applied or put to use.
applicable	Relevant or appropriate.
applicative	Relating to or involving the application of a subject or idea; practical or applied.
applicatory	Having the property of applying something to effective or practical use. Proper to be applied, applicable. rare
applied	(of a subject or type of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical.
appointed	(of a time or place) decided on beforehand; designated.(of a building or room) equipped or furnished in a specified way or to a specified standard.
appointive	(of a job) relating to or filled by appointment rather than election.
apportioned	Divide and allocate.
apposite	Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something.
appositely	highly pertinent or appropriate
appositional	Relating to apposition. A term standing in apposition.
appositive	Relating to apposition; appositional. A term standing in apposition.
appraisable	Capable of being appraised.
appraising	Assessing the value or quality of something; critical.
appraisive	to set a value on
appreciable	Large or important enough to be noticed.
appreciated	Recognize the full worth of. Understand (a situation) fully; recognize the full implications of.no object
appreciative	Feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure.
appreciatory	Showing appreciation; appreciative.
apprehensible	Capable of being understood or perceived.
apprehensive	Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen. rare
apprentice	A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages. Employ (someone) as an apprentice.
apprenticed	A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages. Employ (someone) as an apprentice.
appressed	usually be appressed
approachable	Friendly and easy to talk to.(of a place) able to be reached from a particular direction or by a particular means.
approaching	Coming nearer in distance or time.
approbative	Showing approbation or approval.
approbatory	Tending to approve or confirm.
appropriate	Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fitting.
appropriated	Suitable or proper in the circumstances. Take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission. Devote (money or assets) to a special purpose.
appropriative	Taking or setting apart for oneself.
approvable	capable or worthy of being approved
approved	Officially agreed or accepted as satisfactory.
approving	Showing or feeling approval of someone or something.
approximal	contiguous
approximate	Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact. Come close or be similar to something in quality, nature, or quantity.
approximative	(of a method, description, etc.) giving only an approximation to something.
appurtenant	Appertaining or pertinent; accessory.
apropos	With reference to; concerning. Very appropriate to a particular situation.
apsidal	Architecture Astronomy
apt	Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. apt to do something Quick to learn.
apteral	apterous, wingless
apterous	(of an insects) having no wings.
apterygial	without paired fins or limbs (as of the cyclostomes)
apyretic	being without fever

160 adjectives starting with AQ, AR

aqua	A light bluish-green color; aquamarine. (especially in pharmaceutical and commercial use) water.
aquaphobic	Water-repellent; “hydrophobic”. Having an abnormal fear or strong dislike of water, especially in relation to a fear of drowning.
aquarian	A person born under the sign of Aquarius. Relating to people born under the sign of Aquarius.
Aquarius	Astronomy Astrology an Aquarius postpositive
aquatic	Relating to water. An aquatic plant or animal, especially one suitable for a pond or aquarium. aquatics
aqueous	Of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium.
aquiline	Like an eagle.
arabesque	Ballet An ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, originally found in Arabic or Moorish decoration. Music
Arabian	Relating to Arabia or its inhabitants. historical
Arabic	The Semitic language of the Arabs, spoken by some 150 million people throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Relating to the literature or language of Arab people.
arable	(of land) used or suitable for growing crops. Arable land or crops.
araceous	a family of plants (order Arales) chiefly of tropical distribution distinguished by having the flowers on a fleshy spadix subtended by a leafy spathe
arachnidan
arachnoid	Like a spider or arachnid. A fine, delicate membrane, the middle one of the three membranes or meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord, situated between the dura mater and the pia mater.
araeostyle	an intercolumniation of usually four or more diameters
araeosystyle
Aragon	An autonomous region of northeastern Spain, bounded on the north by the Pyrenees and on the east by Catalonia and Valencia; capital, Saragossa. Formerly an independent kingdom, it was united with Catalonia in 1137 and with Castile in 1479. Spanish name Aragón.
araliaceous	of or belonging to the Araliaceae
Aramaic	A Semitic language, a Syrian dialect of which was used as a lingua franca in the Near East from the 6th century BC. It gradually replaced Hebrew as the language of the Jewish people in those areas and was itself supplanted by Arabic in the 7th century AD. Of or in the Aramaic language.
Aran	Denoting a type of knitwear with traditional patterns, typically involving a raised cable stitch and large diamond designs.
Arawakan	Relating to the Arawak people. Denoting or belonging to a widely scattered family of languages spoken by the Arawak, most of which are now extinct or nearly so. The Arawakan family of languages.
arbitrable	subject to decision by arbitration
arbitral	Relating to or resulting from the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
arbitrary	Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
arboraceous	arboreal
arboreal	(chiefly of animals) living in trees.
arboreous	arboreal
arborescent	Resembling a tree in growth or appearance.
arboricultural	Of or pertaining to the care, planting and maintenance of trees.
arborous	(obsolete) Formed by trees.
arc	A part of the circumference of a circle or other curve. (in a novel, play, or movie) the development or resolution of the narrative or principal theme. with adverbial of direction Form an electric arc. Medicine American Red Cross.
Arcadian	A native of Arcadia. Relating to Arcadia.
arcane	Understood by few; mysterious or secret.
arced	A part of the circumference of a circle or other curve. (in a novel, play, or movie) the development or resolution of the narrative or principal theme. with adverbial of direction Form an electric arc. Medicine American Red Cross.
arch	A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it. Have the curved shape of an arch. Deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing.
Archaean	any of the microorganisms comprising the archaea
archaeological	Relating to archaeology.
archaic	Very old or old-fashioned.
archaistic	the use of archaic diction or style
archangelic	Of, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of archangels.
archducal	of or relating to an archduke or archduchy
arched	Constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches.
archegonial	Relating to the archegonium.
archegoniate	Having archegonia.
archetypal	Very typical of a certain kind of person or thing.
archetypical	In the way of an archetype, in the way of an idealized model or most representative.
archidiaconal	Relating to an archdeacon.
archiepiscopal	Relating to an archbishop.
Archilochian	Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus.
Archimedean	Relating to or invented by the mathematician Archimedes.
arching	A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it. Have the curved shape of an arch. Deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing.
archipelagic	Of or pertaining to an archipelago; of the nature of an archipelago.
architectonic	Relating to architecture or architects. architectonics
architectural	Relating to the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.
architraved	(in classical architecture) a main beam resting across the tops of columns, specifically the lower third entablature. The molded frame around a doorway or window.
archival	Relating to or constituting archives.
arctic	Relating to the regions around the North Pole. the Arctic
Arctogaean	Relating to or denoting a zoogeographical area comprising the Palearctic, Nearctic, Ethiopian, and Oriental regions.
arcuate	Shaped like a bow; curved.
ardent	Enthusiastic or passionate.
arduous	Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
areal	of, relating to, or involving an area
arenaceous	Geology
arenicolous	Growing, living, or burrowing in sand.
areolar	a small area between things or about something
areolate	a small area between things or about something
Areopagitic	a member of the Areopagus
areostyle	(architecture) Intercolumniation.
argent	Silver; silvery white. Silver as a heraldic tincture.
argentiferous	(of rocks or minerals) containing silver.
Argentine	Of or resembling silver. A small marine fish with a silvery sheen. Relating to Argentina or its people. A native or inhabitant of Argentina, or a person of Argentine descent. the Argentine
argillaceous	(of rocks or sediment) consisting of or containing clay.
Argive	Relating to the ancient city of Argos. A citizen of Argos.
arguable	Able to be argued or asserted.
arguing	reporting verbno object
argumentative	Given to expressing divergent or opposite views. Using or characterized by systematic reasoning.
argus-eyed	Vigilant.
argyle	A pattern composed of diamonds of various colors on a plain background, used in knitted garments such as sweaters and socks.
arhythmic	Not rhythmic; without rhythm or regularity.
Arian	A person born under the sign of Aries. Relating to a person born under the sign of Aries. An adherent of the doctrine of Arianism. Of or concerning Arianism.
arid	(of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation. Lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning.
arillate	an exterior covering or appendage of some seeds (as of the yew) that develops after fertilization as an outgrowth from the ovule stalk
arilloid	resembling an aril
aristate	a bristle like structure or appendage
aristocratic	Of, belonging to, or typical of the aristocracy.
aristocratical	Aristocratic.
Aristophanic	Aristophanean.
Aristotelian	Relating to Aristotle or his philosophy. A student of Aristotle or an adherent of his philosophy.
arithmetic	The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers. Relating to arithmetic.
arithmetical	(mathematics) Of or pertaining to arithmetic, particularly the functions of arithmetic.
Arizonan	Relating to or characteristic of the US state of Arizona or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the US state of Arizona.
Arizonian	A native or inhabitant of Arizona. Of, relating to, or characteristic of Arizona.
Arkansan	Relating to or characteristic of the US state of Arkansas or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the US state of Arkansas.
armchair	A comfortable chair, typically upholstered, with side supports for a person’s arms. Lacking or not involving practical or direct experience of a particular subject or activity.
armed	Equipped with or carrying a weapon or weapons. Heraldry
Armenian	Relating to Armenia, its language, or the Christian Church established there. A native of Armenia, or a person of Armenian descent. The Indo-European language of Armenia, spoken by around 4 million people and written in a distinctive alphabet of thirty-eight letters.
Armenoid	Of, relating to, or designating a division of the Caucasoid race associated with the northern part of Western Asia, including Anatolia, the Caucasus, and the eastern Mediterranean, characterized by a brachycephalic skull shape, a prominent nose, and dark skin and hair. Also as noun
armigeral	Of or relating to a squire or squires; of the character of a squire. Now also
armigerous	bearing heraldic arms
armillary	an old astronomical instrument composed of rings showing the positions of important circles of the celestial sphere
Arminian	Relating to the doctrines of Jacobus Arminius (Latinized name of Jakob Hermandszoon, 1560–1609), a Dutch Protestant theologian who rejected the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. His teachings had a considerable influence on Methodism. An adherent of Arminian doctrines.
armipotent	Powerful in the use of arms; mighty in battle.
armless	a human upper limb
armored	(of a military vehicle or ship) covered with a tough metal layer as a defense against attack.
armorial	Relating to heraldry or heraldic devices. A book of heraldic devices.
Armorican	Of Armorica or its people, language, or culture.
armor-plated	Having a tough metal covering as protection from attack.
armour-clad	Clad in, protected by, or covered with armour; specifically (of a warship) covered wholly or partly with thick defensive metal plates. Of an animal, or a part of its body
armoured	(of a military vehicle or ship) covered with a tough metal layer as a defense against attack.
armour-plated	Having a tough metal covering as protection from attack.
aroid	A plant of the arum family (Araceae).
aromatic	Having a pleasant and distinctive smell. Chemistry A substance or plant emitting a pleasant and distinctive smell. usually aromatics
around-the-clock	All day and all night.
aroused	Sexually excited.
arow	In a row, line, or rank; successively.
arpeggiated	Play (a chord) as a series of ascending or descending notes.
arranged	Put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order. Organize or make plans for (a future event) Adapt (a composition) for performance with instruments or voices other than those originally specified. archaic
arrant	Complete, utter.
arrased
arrayed	An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing. An ordered series or arrangement. literary Law Display or arrange (things) in a particular way. usually be arrayed in Law
arrestable	identified by statute as an offense for which arrest is authorized
arrested	Seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody. Stop or check (progress or a process) Attract the attention of (someone)The action of seizing someone to take into custody. A stoppage or sudden cessation of motion.
arresting	Striking; eye-catching. Denoting a person or agency that seizes and detains someone by legal authority.
arrestive	tending to arrest or catch the attention or interest
arrhythmic	lacking rhythm or regularity
arriving	Reach a place at the end of a journey or a stage in a journey.
arrogant	Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.
arrogated	Take or claim (something) without justification.
arrowy	resembling or suggesting an arrow
arsenic	The chemical element of atomic number 33, a brittle steel-gray metalloid. Relating to arsenic.
arsenical	Of or containing arsenic. An arsenical drug or other compound.
arsenious	Relating to or containing arsenic, especially with valence 3.
artefactual	Denoting or relating to an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.
arterial	Relating to an artery or arteries. A through road.
arteriosclerotic	Of, pertaining to, or caused by arteriosclerosis.
artful	(of a person or action) clever or skillful, typically in a crafty or cunning way. Showing creative skill or taste.
arthralgic	pain in one or more joints
arthritic	Affected by or associated with arthritis. A person with arthritis.
arthropodal	Of, relating to, or characteristic of arthropods; of the nature of or resembling an arthropod.
Arthurian	Relating to or characteristic of the legendary King Arthur of Britain, or any of the stories of his life.
articled	A particular item or object. A piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other print or online publication. A separate clause or paragraph of a legal document or agreement, typically one outlining a single rule or regulation. Grammar usually be articled
articulable	Capable of being articulated.
articular	Relating to a joint or the joints.
articulate	expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
articulated	Having two or more sections connected by a flexible joint. (of an idea or feeling) expressed; put into words.
articulating	(of a person or a person’s words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. technical with objectno object
articulatory	Relating to the formation of speech sounds.
artier	showily or pretentiously artisticartillery
artiest	showily or pretentiously artisticartillery
artificial	humanly contrived (see contrivesense 1b) often on a natural model
artiodactyl	A mammal of the order Artiodactyla, such as a cow, sheep, camel, or pig. Relating to or denoting artiodactyls.
artisanal	Relating to or characteristic of an artisan.
artistic	Having or revealing natural creative skill.
artless	Without guile or deception.
arty	Making a strong, affected, or pretentious display of being artistic or interested in the arts.
arty-crafty	Of, involving, or engaged in handicrafts or the decorative arts.
arundinaceous	of or relating to a reed
Aryan	mainly dated (in Nazi ideology) of or denoting white non-Jewish people, especially those of northern European origin or descent typically having blond hair and blue eyes and regarded as a supposedly superior racial group. mainly dated (in Nazi ideology) a white non-Jewish person, especially one of northern European origin or descent typically having blond hair and blue eyes and regarded as belonging to a supposedly superior racial group.
aryballoid
arytenoid	Either of a pair of cartilages at the back of the larynx, used in the production of different kinds of voice quality (for example, creaky voice)

133 words that start with AS adjectives

asbestine	of, relating to, or having the characteristics of asbestos
asbestous	of, relating to, or having the characteristics of asbestos
ascendable	to move upward
ascendant	Rising in power or influence. Astrology The point on the ecliptic at which it intersects the eastern horizon at a particular time, typically that of a person’s birth.
ascendent	Rising in power or influence. Astrology The point on the ecliptic at which it intersects the eastern horizon at a particular time, typically that of a person’s birth.
ascendible	to move upward
ascending	Increasing in size or importance. Sloping or leading upward.
ascensional	of or relating to ascension or ascent
ascensive	rising or tending to rise
ascertainable	to find out or learn with certainty
ascertained	to find out or learn with certainty
ascetic	Characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.
ascetical	practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
ascidian	A sea squirt.
ascitic	Denoting or relating to an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
ascitical	Ascitic.
asclepiadaceous	a widely distributed family of herbs or shrubs (order Gentianales) mostly with milky juice and with umbellate flowers that have a prominent corona between corolla and stamens — see milkweed
Asclepiadean	relating to the Greek poet Asclepiades of Samos
ascribable	to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author
asepalous	Without sepals.
aseptic	Free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.
asexual	Not involving sexual activity, feelings, or associations; nonsexual. Biology A person who has no sexual feelings or desires, or who is not sexually attracted to anyone.
ashake	shaking
ashamed	Embarrassed or guilty because of one’s actions, characteristics, or associations.
ashen	Of the pale gray color of ash. Made of timber from the ash tree.
ashier	Having the color of ashes; pale.
ashiest	of or relating to ashes
ashy	Of a pale grayish color; ashen. Covered with, consisting of, or resembling ashes.US
Asian	Relating to Asia or its people, customs, or languages. A native of Asia or a person of Asian descent.
Asianic	Describing any of several unrelated languages spoken in Asia Minor and surrounding areas.
Asiatic	Relating to or deriving from Asia. An Asian person.
asinine	Extremely stupid or foolish.
askance	With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
askant	With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
askew	Not in a straight or level position.
asking	reporting verb with object with object US
aslant	At an angle or in a sloping direction. Across at an angle or in a sloping direction.
asleep	In a state of sleep.
aslope	Inclined from a horizontal or vertical line; sloping. In a sloping position.
asocial	Avoiding social interaction; inconsiderate of or hostile to others.
aspectual	Grammar Astrology
aspen	A poplar tree with rounded, long-stalked, and typically coarsely toothed leaves that tremble in even a slight breeze. A resort in south central Colorado; population 5,902 (est. 2008) A thriving recreational center, it is noted particularly for its skiing facilities.
aspersive	Tending to asperse; defamatory; slanderous.
asphalt	A mixture of dark bituminous pitch with sand or gravel, used for surfacing roads, flooring, roofing, etc. Cover with asphalt.
asphaltic	a dark bituminous substance that is found in natural beds and is also obtained as a residue in petroleum refining and that consists chiefly of hydrocarbons
aspheric	departing slightly from the spherical form especially in order to correct for spherical aberration
asphyxial	a lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that results in unconsciousness and often death and is usually caused by interruption of breathing or inadequate oxygen supply
asphyxiant	an agent (as a gas) capable of causing asphyxia
asphyxiated	Kill (someone) by depriving them of air.
asphyxiating	to cause asphyxia in
aspirant	(of a person) having ambitions to achieve something, typically to follow a particular career. A person who has ambitions to achieve something.
aspirate	Medicine Phonetics Medicine (of a sound) pronounced with an exhalation of breath; aspirated.
aspiratory	Of, relating to, or suited for breathing or suction.
aspiring	Directing one’s hopes or ambitions toward becoming a specified type of person.
asprawl	In a sprawling manner. Sprawling.
asquint	With a glance to one side or from the corner of the eyes. Glancing to one side or from the corner of the eyes.
assailable	to attack violently
Assamese	A native or inhabitant of Assam in northeastern India. An Indic language spoken mainly in Assam. Relating to Assam, its people, or their language.
assassinated	Murder (an important person) in a surprise attack for political or religious reasons.
assault	Make a physical attack on. A physical attack. A concerted attempt to do something demanding.
assaulted	Make a physical attack on. A physical attack. A concerted attempt to do something demanding.
assayable	capable of being assayed
assembled	no object with object Computing
assentient	Assenting; agreeing.
assenting	The expression of approval or agreement. Express approval or agreement, typically officially.
assentive	Describing one who assents, who agrees.
assertable	That may be asserted.
asserted	State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
asserting	State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
assertive	Having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
assertory	assertoric, assertive
assessable	capable of being assessed
assessorial	of or relating to an assessor or a court of assessors
assiduous	Showing great care and perseverance.
assignable	Able to be allotted to someone or designated for a specific purpose.
assigned	Allocate (a job or duty) Designate or set (something) aside for a specific purpose. Transfer (legal rights or liabilities)
assimilable	capable of being assimilated
assimilating	Take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully. Cause (something) to resemble; liken.
assimilative	of, relating to, or causing assimilation
assistant	A person who ranks below a senior person.
assisted	Help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work. mainly North American
associable	capable of being associated, joined, or connected in thought
associate	Connect (someone or something) with something else in one’s mind. A partner or colleague in business or at work. A person with limited or subordinate membership of an organization. Psychology Joined or connected with an organization or business.
associated	(of a person or thing) connected with something else.
associative	Of or involving the action of associating ideas or things. Mathematics
assonant	relatively close juxtaposition of similar sounds especially of vowels (as in “rise high in the bright sky”)
assonantal	relatively close juxtaposition of similar sounds especially of vowels (as in “rise high in the bright sky”)
assortative	Denoting or involving the preferential mating of animals or marrying of people with similar characteristics.
assorted	Of various sorts put together; miscellaneous.
assuasive	soothing, calming
assumable	to take to or upon oneself
assumed	(of a manner or identity) taken on or adopted, sometimes falsely. Adopted as a basis of reasoning; expected.
assuming	Used for the purpose of argument to indicate a premise on which a statement can be based. Arrogant or presumptuous.
assumptive	rare archaic
assured	Confident. attributive
assurgent	moving upward
assuring	reporting verb with object mainly British
Assyrian	An inhabitant of ancient Assyria. The language of ancient Assyria, a dialect of Akkadian. A dialect of Aramaic still spoken by a group of people of mainly Christian faith living in the mountains of Syria, northern Iraq, and surrounding regions. Relating to ancient Assyria or its language. Relating to or denoting modern Assyrian or its speakers.
astable	Relating to a system or electric circuit which oscillates spontaneously between unstable states.
astatic	(of a system or instrument) consisting of or employing a combination of magnets suspended in a uniform magnetic field on a single wire or thread in such a way that no torque is present (e.g., to minimize the effect of the earth’s magnetic field).
asteriated	exhibiting asterism
asterisked	(of a word or piece of text) marked with an asterisk.
asteroid	A small rocky body orbiting the sun. Large numbers of these, ranging in size from nearly 600 miles (1,000 km) across (Ceres) to dust particles, are found (as the asteroid belt) especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, though some have more eccentric orbits, and a few pass close to the earth or enter the atmosphere as meteors. Zoology Relating to or denoting echinoderms of the class Asteroidea.
asteroidal	any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
asthenic	Relating to, involving, or suffering from asthenia.
asthmatic	Relating to or affected with asthma. A person with asthma.
astigmatic	affected with, relating to, or correcting astigmatism
astir	In a state of excited movement.
astomatous	having no mouth
astonied	deprived briefly of the power to act
astonished	Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed.
astonishing	Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
astounded	Shock or greatly surprise.
astounding	Surprisingly impressive or notable.
astral	Of, connected with, or resembling the stars.
astrictive	astringent
astringent	Causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues.(of taste or smell) slightly acidic or bitter. Sharp or severe in manner or style. An astringent lotion applied to the skin to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions or as a cosmetic to make the skin less oily.
astrological	Relating to astrology.
astronomic	Relating to astronomy. informal
astronomical	Relating to astronomy. informal
astrophysical	a branch of astronomy dealing especially with the behavior, physical properties, and dynamic processes of celestial objects and phenomena
astucious	astute
astute	Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
astylar	(of a classical building) lacking columns or pilasters.
asunder	archaic, literary
aswarm	Crowded; full of moving beings or objects.
asymmetric	Having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry.
asymmetrical	Having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry.
asymptomatic	(of a condition or a person) producing or showing no symptoms. A person affected by a condition but producing or showing no symptoms of it.
asymptotic	a straight line associated with a curve such that as a point moves along an infinite branch of the curve the distance from the point to the line approaches zero and the slope of the curve at the point approaches the slope of the line
asynchronous	(of two or more objects or events) not existing or happening at the same time. Computing Telecommunications (of a machine or motor) not working in time with the alternations of current. Astronomy
asyndetic	marked by asyndeton
asyntactic	not syntactic

73 adjectives beginning with AT

atactic	(of a polymer or polymer structure) in which the repeating units have no regular stereochemical configuration.
ataractic	tending to tranquilize
ataraxic	calmness untroubled by mental or emotional disquiet
atavistic	Relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral.
ataxic	an inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements that is symptomatic of some central nervous system disorders and injuries and not due to muscle weakness
atelectatic	collapse of the expanded lung
Athanasian	of or relating to Athanasius or his advocacy of the homoousian doctrine against Arianism
atheism	Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
atheist	A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.
atheistic	Disbelieving or lacking belief in the existence of God.
atheistical	Disbelieving or lacking belief in the existence of God.
athematic	Music Grammar
Athenian	Relating to ancient or modern Athens or its people. A native or citizen of Athens.
atherine	any of numerous small fishes of the family Atherinidae
athermanous	not transmitting infrared radiation — compare diathermanous
atheromatous	an abnormal fatty deposit in an artery
atherosclerotic	an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
athetoid	exhibiting or characteristic of athetosis
athetosic	relating to athetosis
athirst	archaic
athletic	Physically strong, fit, and active. attributive
at-home	An informal party in a person’s home. Occurring in or suited to one’s home.
athrill	in a state of thrill
atilt	in a tilted position
atingle	tingling especially with excitement
Atlantean	Relating to or characteristic of the legendary island of Atlantis. A native or inhabitant of the legendary island of Atlantis. Relating to or characteristic of Atlas, one of the Titans, who was punished for his part in their revolt against Zeus by being made to support the heavens.
Atlantic	Of or adjoining the Atlantic Ocean. the Atlantic
atmospheric	Relating to the atmosphere of the earth or (occasionally) another planet. Creating a distinctive mood, typically of romance, mystery, or nostalgia.
atmospherical	Relating to the atmosphere of the earth.
atomic	Relating to an atom or atoms.
atomism	A theoretical approach that regards something as interpretable through analysis into distinct, separable, and independent elementary components.
atomistic	of or relating to atoms or atomism
atonal	Not written in any key or mode.
atonic	Linguistics Physiology
atrabilious	Melancholy or ill-tempered.
atrial	the central room of a Roman house
atrip	aweigh
atrocious	Horrifyingly wicked.
atrophied	(of body tissue or an organ) wasted away or rudimentary. Having lost effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect.
attachable	to take by legal authority especially under a writ
attached	Joined, fastened, or connected to something. Full of affection or fondness. attached to
attack	Take aggressive action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force, typically in a battle or war. An aggressive and violent action against a person or place.
attackable	Able to be attacked; vulnerable to attack.
attacking	Launching or engaging in a military or violent physical attack. British
attainable	Able to be attained; achievable.
attained	Succeed in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for)
attemptable	to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect
attempted	Make an effort to achieve or complete (something, typically a difficult task or action) An act of trying to achieve something, typically one that is unsuccessful or not certain to succeed.
attendant	A person employed to provide a service to the public in a particular place. A person who is present at an event, meeting, or function. Occurring with or as a result of; accompanying.
attended	Be present at (an event, meeting, or function)attend to Escort or accompany (a member of royalty or other important personage) so as to assist them; wait on. Occur with or as a result of.
attending	Be present at (an event, meeting, or function)attend to Escort or accompany (a member of royalty or other important personage) so as to assist them; wait on. Occur with or as a result of.
attent	(archaic) Attentive, heedful; intent. [from 15th c.]
attentional	Affecting or involving attention as a mental faculty.
attentive	Paying close attention to something.
attenuant	Making thin, as fluids; diluting; rendering less dense and viscid.
attenuate	Reduce the force, effect, or value of. Reduce in thickness; make thin. Reduced in force, effect, or physical thickness.
attenuated	Having been reduced in force, effect, or value. Thin or reduced in thickness.
attestable	capable of being attested
attestative	of or relating to attestation
attested	Provide or serve as clear evidence of.
attic	A space or room just below the roof of a building. Relating to Athens or Attica, or the dialect of Greek spoken there in ancient times. The dialect of Greek used by the ancient Athenians, the chief literary form of classical Greek.
attired	to put garments on
attitudinal	Relating to attitudes.
attractable	capable of being attracted
attractive	(of a thing) pleasing or appealing to the senses.
attrahent	attractant
attributable	attributable to
attributive	(of an adjective or noun) modifying a noun and part of the same noun phrase, in English generally preceding the noun, for example old in the old dog (but not in the dog is old) and expiry in expiry date.
attrite	Worn or ground down by rubbing, scraping, etc. Feeling or expressing attrition. Contrasted with contrite.
attritional	sorrow for one’s sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
attuned	Receptive or aware.
atwitter	In a state of agitation or nervous excitement.
atypical	Not representative of a type, group, or class.

100 adjectives that start with AU

auburn	(chiefly of a person’s hair) of a reddish-brown color. A reddish-brown color. An academic city in eastern Alabama, home to Auburn University; population 56,088 (est. 2008). An industrial city in southwestern Maine, on the Androscoggin River, across from Lewiston; population 23,177 (est. 2008). An industrial and commercial city in west central New York, on Owasco Lake; population 27,138 (est. 2008).An industrial city in west central Washington; population 55,426 (est. 2008).
Aubusson	A kind of French tapestry or carpet, principally from the 18th century.
auctionary	Of or pertaining to an auction.
auctorial	of or relating to an author
audacious	Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. Showing an impudent lack of respect.
audible	Able to be heard. A change in the offensive play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage.
audient	A hearer; a listener. Listening; paying attention to sounds.
audile	auditory
audiometric	an instrument used in measuring the acuity of hearing
audiovisual	Using both sight and sound, typically in the form of slides or video and recorded speech or music.
auditive	Of or relating to hearing; auditory.
auditory	Relating to the sense of hearing.
Augean	Relating to Augeas.
augitic	Of, relating to, or characteristic of augite; containing augite as a principal component.
augmentable	That can be augmented; susceptible to increasing or being increased in number, size, or degree; that may be added to, enlarged, or intensified.
augmentative	(of an affix or derived word) reinforcing the idea of the original word, especially by meaning ‘a large —,’ as with the Italian suffix -one in borrone ‘ravine,’ compared with borro ‘ditch.’.
augmented	Having been made greater in size or value. Music
augmenting	Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. A vowel prefixed to past tenses of verbs in Greek and other Indo-European languages.
augural	Acting as a sign or warning of a good or bad event in the future.
august	Respected and impressive. The eighth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the last month of summer.
Augustan	Connected with or occurring during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus. A writer of the (Latin or English) Augustan age.
Augustinian	Relating to St. Augustine of Hippo or his theological doctrines. Relating to a religious order observing a rule derived from St. Augustine’s writings. A member of an Augustinian order. An adherent of the doctrines of St. Augustine.
auld	Old.
aulic	Of, relating to, or associated with a court or chamber, in various senses.
aural	Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
aureate	Denoting, made of, or having the color of gold.
auric	Relating to the aura supposedly surrounding a living creature. Of gold with a valence of three.
auricled	(botany) Auriculate.
auricular	Relating to the ear or hearing. Relating to or shaped like an auricle.
auriculate	Having one or more structures shaped like an ear or earlobe.
auriculated	(biology, rare) Having ears or appendages like ears; eared.
auriferous	(of rocks or minerals) containing gold.
auriform	shaped like the human ear
Aurignacian	Relating to or denoting the early stages of the Upper Paleolithic culture in Europe and the Near East. It is dated in most places to about 34,000–29,000 years ago, and is associated with Cro-Magnon Man. The early period of the Upper Paleolithic culture in Europe and the Near East.
auroral	dawn
aurorean	dawn
aurous	of, relating to, or containing gold
auscultatory	to examine by auscultation
auspicious	Conducive to success; favorable.
austenitic	a solid solution in iron of carbon and sometimes other solutes that occurs as a constituent of steel under certain conditions
austere	Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
austral	technical
Australasian	Relating to or characteristic of Australasia. A native or inhabitant of Australasia.
Australian	A native or inhabitant of Australia, or a person of Australian descent. Relating to Australia.
Australoid	Of or belonging to the division of humankind represented by Australian Aboriginal peoples. A person belonging to the Australian Aboriginal division of humankind.
Australopithecine	A fossil bipedal primate with both ape-like and human characteristics, found in Pliocene and Lower Pleistocene deposits (circa 4 million to 1 million years old) in Africa. Denoting or relating to an australopithecine.
Austrian	Relating to or characteristic of Austria or its people. A native or inhabitant of Austria, or a person of Austrian descent.
Austroasiatic	Relating to or denoting a phylum or superfamily of languages spoken in Southeast Asia, consisting of the Mon-Khmer family, the Munda family, and one or two other isolated languages. The Austro-Asiatic phylum of languages.
Austronesian	Relating to or denoting a family of languages spoken in an area extending from Madagascar in the west to the Pacific islands in the east. The Austronesian family of languages.
autarchic	autarkic
autarchical	autarkic
autarkic	of, relating to, or marked by autarky
autarkical	of, relating to, or marked by autarky
autecologic	of, relating to, or involving autecology
autecological	ecology dealing with individual organisms or individual species of organisms
authentic	Of undisputed origin; genuine. Music
authentical	Legally valid; possessing legal force. Also of a person
authenticated	Prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.
authorial	Belonging or relating to the writer of a book, article, or document.
authorisable	Able to be authorized.
authorised	Having official permission or approval.
authoritarian	Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom. An authoritarian person.
authoritative	Able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable. Commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed.
authorizable	Able to be authorized.
authorized	Having official permission or approval.
authorless	Of unknown or undeclared authorship; not bearing the name of the author; anonymous. That has no creator; uncaused. Without the presence of an author or authors; containing no authors.
autistic	Relating to or affected by autism. A person affected by autism.
autobiographic	of, relating to, or being an autobiography
autobiographical	(of a written work) dealing with the writer’s own life.
autocatalytic	catalysis of a reaction by one of its products
autocephalous	(of an Eastern Christian Church) appointing its own head, not subject to the authority of an external patriarch or archbishop.
autochthonous	(of an inhabitant of a place) indigenous rather than descended from migrants or colonists.
autocratic	Relating to a ruler who has absolute power.
autodidactic	a self-taught person
autoerotic	Relating to sexual excitement generated by stimulating or fantasizing about one’s own body.
autogamic	Characterized by or exhibiting autogamy; “autogamous”.
autogamous	self-fertilization
autogenic	Self-generated.
autogenous	Arising from within or from a thing itself.
autographed	Bearing a person’s signature; signed.
autographic	of, relating to, or constituting an autograph
autokinetic	Producing voluntary movement; self-moving; automatic. Psychology
autologous	(of cells or tissues) obtained from the same individual.
autolytic	breakdown of all or part of a cell or tissue by self-produced enzymes
automated	Operated by largely automatic equipment.
automatic	(of a device or process) working by itself with little or no direct human control. Done or occurring spontaneously, without conscious thought or intention. A gun that continues firing until the ammunition is exhausted or the pressure on the trigger is released. A vehicle with automatic transmission. A mode of operation in which a particular function of a piece of equipment is performed automatically rather than manually. American Football
automorphic	Mathematics Characterized by automorphism; formed on oneself. Crystallography Mathematics
automotive	Relating to or concerned with motor vehicles.
autonomic	Involuntary or unconscious; relating to the autonomic nervous system.
autonomous	(of a country or region) having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs.(in Kantian moral philosophy) acting in accordance with one’s moral duty rather than one’s desires.
autoplastic	Of or relating to autoplasty.
autoradiograph	A photograph of an object produced by radiation from radioactive material in the object and revealing the distribution or location of labeled material in the object. Make an autoradiograph of.
autoradiographic	an image produced on a photographic film or plate by the radiations from a radioactive substance in an object which is in close contact with the emulsion
autosomal	of, belonging to, located on, or transmitted by an autosome
autotelic	(of an activity or a creative work) having an end or purpose in itself.
autotrophic	requiring only carbon dioxide or carbonates as a source of carbon and a simple inorganic nitrogen compound for metabolic synthesis of organic molecules (such as glucose) — compare heterotrophic
autumn	mainly British
autumnal	Of, characteristic of, or occurring in autumn.
auxetic	growth
auxiliary	Providing supplementary or additional help and support. A person or thing providing supplementary or additional help and support.

45 adjectives starting with AV, AW

available	Able to be used or obtained; at someone’s disposal.
avant-garde	New and unusual or experimental ideas, especially in the arts, or the people introducing them. Favoring or introducing experimental or unusual ideas.
avaricious	Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
avascular	Characterized by or associated with a lack of blood vessels.
avenaceous	Belonging to, or resembling, oats or the oat grasses.
avengeful	(obsolete) Vengeful.
avenging	Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
average	A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, in particular the mode, median, or (most commonly) the mean, which is calculated by dividing the sum of the values in the set by their number. The apportionment of financial liability resulting from loss of or damage to a ship or its cargo. Constituting the result obtained by adding together several quantities and then dividing this total by the number of quantities. with object
averse	averse to
aversive	Causing strong dislike or disinclination.
avertable	Preventable.
avertible	Capable of being averted; preventable.
Avestan	Relating to the Avesta or to the ancient Indo-Iranian language in which it is written, closely related to Vedic Sanskrit. The Avestan language.
avian	Relating to birds. A bird.
avid	Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.
avionic	electronics designed for use in aerospace vehicles
avocado	A pear-shaped fruit with a rough leathery skin, smooth oily edible flesh, and a large stone. The tropical evergreen tree that bears the avocado, native to Central America and widely cultivated elsewhere.
avoidable	Able to be avoided or prevented.
avowable	Capable of being avowed or openly acknowledged with confidence.
avowed	That has been asserted, admitted, or stated publicly.
avulsed	Pull or tear away.
avuncular	Relating to an uncle. Anthropology
awaited	(of a person) wait for (an event)
awake	no object Not asleep.
awakened	Rouse from sleep; cause to stop sleeping.
awakening	formal An act or moment of becoming suddenly aware of something. Coming into existence or awareness.
aware	Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
awash	Covered or flooded with water, especially seawater or rain.
away	To or at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing. Into an appropriate place for storage or safekeeping. Into nonexistence. Constantly, persistently, or continuously.(of a sports game) played at the opponents’ field or court. A game played or won by a team at their opponents’ field or court.
aweary	being weary
awed	Filled with awe or wonder.
awe-inspiring	Arousing awe through being impressive, formidable, or magnificent.
aweless	Having or showing no awe. Fearless, bold, courageous. Lacking any feeling of wonder or reverence; showing a lack of reverence or respect. Unremarkable, uninspiring; not outstanding in any way.
awesome	Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring great admiration, apprehension, or fear. Extremely well; excellently.
awestricken	Filled with or revealing awe.
awestruck	Filled with or revealing awe.
awful	Very bad or unpleasant. attributive archaic Awfully; very.
awheel	riding (as on a bicycle or in an automobile)
awing	A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. Inspire with awe.
awkward	Causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with. Causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience. Not smooth or graceful; ungainly.
awned	one of the slender bristles that terminate the glumes of the spikelet in some cereal and other grasses
awnless	one of the slender bristles that terminate the glumes of the spikelet in some cereal and other grasses
awny	having awns
AWOL	Military
awry	Away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.

20 words that start with AX,AY,AZ adjectives

axial	of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis
axile	relating to or situated in an axis
axillary	Anatomy
axiological	the study of the nature, types, and criteria of values and of value judgments especially in ethics
axiomatic	Self-evident or unquestionable.
axiomatical	Of or pertaining to an axiom; having the nature of an axiom; characterized by axioms.
axonometric	Using or designating an orthographic projection of an object, such as a building, on a plane inclined to each of the three principal axes of the object; three-dimensional but without perspective.
Aymaran	aymara
azeotropic	distillation involving the presence of a compound that forms an azeotrope with at least one of the components of a liquid mixture which can thereby be more readily separated because of the resulting increase in the difference between the volatilities of the components of the mixture
Azilian	of or belonging to an early Mesolithic culture found primarily in France and characterized by stone and bone implements of degenerate Magdalenian type and especially by pebbles painted with lines, dots, and geometric figures
azimuthal	an arc of the horizon measured between a fixed point (such as true north) and the vertical circle passing through the center of an object usually in astronomy and navigation clockwise from the north point through 360 degrees
azoic	having no living beings
azonal	(especially of soils) having no zonal organization or structure.
azonic	Not restricted to a particular zone or region; not local.
azotic	nitrogenous, nitric
Aztec	A member of the indigenous people dominant in Mexico before the Spanish conquest of the 16th century. The extinct language of the Aztecs, a Uto-Aztecan language from which modern Nahuatl is descended. Relating to the Aztecs or their language.
Aztecan	a member of a Nahuatl-speaking people that founded the Mexican empire conquered by Cortes in 1519
azure	Bright blue in color like a cloudless sky. A bright blue color. A small butterfly that is typically blue or purplish, with color differences between the sexes.
azygos	an azygos anatomical part
azygous	(of an organic structure) single; not existing in pairs.

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