1350+ Adjectives That Start With T

Adjectives are words that describe or modify another person or thing in a sentence. They are often used to describe feelings or states of being. Adjectives that start with the letter T are listed in this article.

Some common adjectives that start with T are: tall, terrible, tired, and timid.

Other adjectives that start with T include: terrible, thin, and third.

Some less common adjectives that start with T are: tawny, technicolor, and thermonuclear.

Adjectives that start with T can be used to describe a variety of different things, from physical appearance to personality traits.

Adjectives That Start With The Letter T

T is for the many adjectives that start with this letter! Take a look at the list below and see how many you know.

• Tantalizing: Inviting or tempting.
• Tasty: Appealing or delicious.
• Tawdry: Cheap and gaudy.
• Tedious: Boring or monotonous.
• Temperate: Moderate or restrained.
• Tender: Easily broken or damaged.
• Tense: Anxious or nervous.
• Thrifty: Careful with money.
• Timid: Fearful or shy.
• Tireless: Energetic or enthusiastic.
• Tolerant: Willing to accept different views.
• Transparent: Easy to see through.

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154 Adjectives That Start With TA

tabby	A fabric with a watered pattern, typically silk. A plain weave. A type of concrete made of lime, shells, gravel, and stones, which dries very hard. (of a cat) gray or brownish in color and streaked with dark stripes.
taboo	A social or religious custom prohibiting or forbidding discussion of a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing. Prohibited or restricted by social custom. Place under prohibition.
tabu	A social or religious custom prohibiting or forbidding discussion of a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing. Prohibited or restricted by social custom. Place under prohibition.
tabular	(of data) consisting of or presented in columns or tables. Broad and flat like the top of a table.
tacit	Understood or implied without being stated.
tacky	(of glue, paint, or other substances) retaining a slightly sticky feel; not fully dry. Showing poor taste and quality.
tactful	Having or showing tact.
Tagalog	An Austronesian language spoken in Luzon and neighboring islands and forming the basis of the standardized national language of the Philippines (Filipino). Its vocabulary has been much influenced by Spanish and English, and to some extent by Chinese, Sanskrit, Tamil, and Malay. A member of a people originally of central Luzon in the Philippines. Relating to Tagalogs or the language Tagalog.
tagged	A label attached to someone or something for the purpose of identification or to give other information. A small piece or part that is attached to a main body. A frequently repeated quotation or stock phrase. Attach a label to. Add to something, especially as an afterthought or with no real connection. Shear away ragged locks of wool from (sheep). A children’s game in which one child chases the others and anyone who is touched then becomes the pursuer. Touch (someone being chased) in a game of tag.
tai	A deep red-brown Pacific sea bream, eaten as a delicacy in Japan. Relating to or denoting a family of tonal Southeast Asian languages, including Thai and Lao, of uncertain affinity to other language groups (sometimes being linked with the Sino-Tibetan family).
tail	The hindmost part of an animal, especially when prolonged beyond the rest of the body, such as the flexible extension of the backbone in a vertebrate, the feathers at the hind end of a bird, or a terminal appendage in an insect. A thing resembling an animal’s tail in its shape or position, typically something extending downward or outward at the end of something. The end of a long train or line of people or vehicles. informal mainly North American tailsFollow and observe (someone) closely, especially in secret. Provide with a tail. North American archaic Limitation of ownership, especially of an estate or title limited to a person and their heirs.
tailed	in combination
taken	Lay hold of (something) with one’s hands; reach for and hold. with object and adverbial of directionCarry or bring with one; convey. Accept or receive (someone or something)Consume as food, drink, medicine, or drugs. Make, undertake, or perform (an action or task)Require or use up (a specified amount of time)be taken by/withno objectGrammar A scene or sequence of sound or vision photographed or recorded continuously at one time. An amount of something gained or acquired from one source or in one session. Printing
taking	The action or process of taking something. takings(of a person) captivating in manner; charming.
talc	Talcum powder. A white, grey, or pale green soft mineral with a greasy feel, occurring as translucent masses or laminae and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate. Powder or treat (something) with talc.
talcose	Consisting largely of the mineral talc.
talky	informal
tall	Of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width.
tame	(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated. derogatory North American Domesticate (an animal)
tamed	(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated. derogatory North American Domesticate (an animal)
tamest	(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated. derogatory North American Domesticate (an animal)
Tamil	A member of a people inhabiting parts of southern India and Sri Lanka. A Dravidian language spoken by Tamils in southern India, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere. The language is more than 2,000 years old. Relating to the Tamils or their language.
taming	(of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people; domesticated. derogatory North American Domesticate (an animal)
tan	A yellowish-brown color. A brown or darkened shade of skin developed after exposure to the sun. no objectwith object informal, dated Of a yellowish-brown color. North American Tangent.
tandem	With two or more horses harnessed one behind another. Having two things arranged one in front of the other.
tangy	Having a strong, piquant flavor or smell.
tanked	A large receptacle or storage chamber, especially for liquid or gas. A heavy armored fighting vehicle carrying guns and moving on a continuous articulated metal track. North American Fill the tank of a vehicle with fuel. US
tanned	(of a person) having brown or darkened skin after exposure to the sun. (of animal skin) converted into leather by being soaked in a liquid containing tannic acid, or by the use of other chemicals.
tannic	Relating to tannin.
Taoism	A Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu (fl. 6th century BC), advocating humility and religious piety.
Taoist	An adherent of the Chinese philosophy of Taoism. Relating to the Chinese philosophy of Taoism.
taped	A narrow strip of material, as used to hold or fasten something. often with modifierRecord (sound or pictures) on audio tape or videotape or by digital means. Fasten or attach (something) with adhesive tape.
tapped	A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled. A device connected to a telephone used for listening secretly to someone’s conversations. An instrument for cutting a threaded hole in a material. British Draw liquid through the tap or spout of (a cask, barrel, or other container)Exploit or draw a supply from (a resource)Connect a device to (a telephone) so that conversation can be listened to secretly. Cut a thread in (something) to accept a screw. Strike (someone or something) with a quick light blow or blows. US A quick light blow, or the sound of such a blow. Tap dancing. taps
tardy	Delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late.
tarmac	trademark in UK British East African
tarot	Playing cards, traditionally a pack of 78 with five suits, used for fortune-telling and (especially in Europe) in certain games. The suits are typically swords, cups, coins (or pentacles), batons (or wands), and a permanent suit of trump.
tarry	Of, like, or covered with tar. Stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place.
tarsal	Relating to the tarsus. A bone of the tarsus.
tart	An open pastry case containing a filling. British tart oneself uptart about/aroundSharp or acid in taste.
tasty	(of food) having a pleasant, distinct flavor. mainly British
Tatar	A member of a Turkic people living in Tatarstan and various other parts of Russia and Ukraine. They are the descendants of the Tartars who ruled central Asia in the 14th century. The Turkic language of the Tatars. Relating to the Tatars or their language.
Tatarian	turkic
tatty	informal
taunt	A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks.
Taurus	Astronomy Astrology a Tauruspostpositive
taut	Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
tawdrier	Showy but cheap and of poor quality. Cheap and gaudy finery.
tawdry	Showy but cheap and of poor quality. Cheap and gaudy finery.
tawny	Of an orange-brown or yellowish-brown color. An orange-brown or yellowish-brown color.
taxing	Physically or mentally demanding.

tabernacular	taciturn	Tahitian
tabescent	tackiest	tailless
tabulate	tactical	taillike
tachistoscopic	tactless	tailored
tachygraphic	tactual	tailor-made
tachygraphical	tagmemic	taintless

takeaway	talismanic	taloned
take-down	talismanical	tamable
take-out	talkable	tameable
talented	talkative	tameless
taligrade	tallish	tamer
taliped	tallowy	tanagrine

tangent	tangled	tapeless
tangential	tannable	tapelike
tangerine	tantalic	tapering
tangible	tantalizing	tapestried
tangier	tantalous	tapetal
tangiest	Taoistic	tappable

Tardenoisian	tarmacadam	tartaric
tardier	tarnal	tartish
tardiest	tarnishable	tasimetric
tardigrade	tarnished	tasseled
Targumic	Tartarean	tasselled
tariffless	Tartarian	tasteful

tasteless	tauromachian	tawney
tattered	tautologic	tawnier
tattling	tautological	tawniest
taunting	tautomeric	taxable
tauriform	tawdriest	taxaceous
taurine	tawie	tax-deductible
tax-exempt	tax-free	taxidermal
taxidermic	taxonomic	taxonomical
taxpaying

226 Adjectives Starting With TE

tearful	Crying or inclined to cry.
tearier	Full of tears; tearful.
tearing	Violent; extreme.
teary	Full of tears; tearful.
teased	Make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way. Gently pull or comb (tangled wool, hair, etc. ) into separate strands.
teasing	Intended to provoke or make fun of someone in a playful way.
techy	A person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing.
tedious	Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
teen	informal Relating to teenagers.
teenier	Tiny.
teensy	Tiny.
teeny	Tiny.
teleost	A fish of a large group that comprises all ray-finned fishes apart from the primitive bichirs, sturgeons, paddlefishes, freshwater garfishes, and bowfins.
telic	(of an action or attitude) directed or tending to a definite end.
Telugu	A Dravidian language spoken mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other parts of southern India. A member of a people living mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other parts of southern India and speaking Telugu. Relating to the Telugu or their language.
tender	Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy. (of food) easy to cut or chew; not tough. (of a part of the body) sensitive to pain. Young, immature, and vulnerable. Nautical Offer or present (something) formally. An offer to carry out work, supply goods, or buy land, shares, or another asset at a stated fixed price. A boat used to ferry people and supplies to and from a ship. A railcar coupled to a steam locomotive to carry fuel and water. usually in combination or with modifier
tenor	A singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, the highest of the ordinary adult male range. usually the tenor ofLaw Finance
tense	(especially of a muscle or someone’s body) stretched tight or rigid. Become tense, typically through anxiety or nervousness. A set of forms taken by a verb to indicate the time (and sometimes also the continuance or completeness) of the action in relation to the time of the utterance.
tensed	(especially of a muscle or someone’s body) stretched tight or rigid. Become tense, typically through anxiety or nervousness. A set of forms taken by a verb to indicate the time (and sometimes also the continuance or completeness) of the action in relation to the time of the utterance.
tenser	(especially of a muscle or someone’s body) stretched tight or rigid. Become tense, typically through anxiety or nervousness. A set of forms taken by a verb to indicate the time (and sometimes also the continuance or completeness) of the action in relation to the time of the utterance.
tensest	(especially of a muscle or someone’s body) stretched tight or rigid. Become tense, typically through anxiety or nervousness. A set of forms taken by a verb to indicate the time (and sometimes also the continuance or completeness) of the action in relation to the time of the utterance.
tensile	Relating to tension. Capable of being drawn out or stretched.
tensing	(especially of a muscle or someone’s body) stretched tight or rigid. Become tense, typically through anxiety or nervousness. A set of forms taken by a verb to indicate the time (and sometimes also the continuance or completeness) of the action in relation to the time of the utterance.
tensive	Causing or expressing tension.
tentaculoid	resembling a tentacle
tented	Consisting of tents; providing accommodation in the form of tents.
tenth	Constituting number ten in a sequence; 10th.
tenured	Having or denoting a permanent post, especially as a teacher or professor.
tenuto	(especially as a direction) with a note or chord held for its full time value or slightly more. (of a note or chord) held for its full time value or slightly more. A note or chord held for its full time value or slightly more.
tepid	(especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm. Showing little enthusiasm.
terete	Cylindrical or slightly tapering, and without substantial furrows or ridges.
tergal	Relating to a tergum of an arthropod.
ternary	Composed of three parts.
terse	Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
test	A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use. Metallurgy Take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of (something), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice. The shell or integument of some invertebrates and protozoans, especially the chalky shell of a foraminiferan or the tough outer layer of a tunicate.
tested	A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use. Metallurgy Take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of (something), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice. The shell or integument of some invertebrates and protozoans, especially the chalky shell of a foraminiferan or the tough outer layer of a tunicate.
testy	Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered.
tetchy	Bad-tempered and irritable.
Teuton	A member of a people who lived in Jutland in the 4th century BC and fought the Romans in France in the 2nd century BC.

teachable	tea-table	tectonic
teacherless	techier	tectricial
tearable	techiest	teeming
tearaway	technical	teenage
teariest	technocrat	teeniest
tearless	technological	teensy-weensy

teentsy	telaesthetic	telegrammatic
teeny-weeny	telangiectatic	telegrammic
teetotal	telautographic	telegraphic
tegular	telegenic	telekinetic
teind	telegnostic	telemetered
teknonymous	telegonic	telencephalic

teleological	telescopic	telltale
teleostean	telesthetic	tellurian
telepathic	televisional	telluric
telephonic	televisionary	tellurous
telephotographic	telial	telocentric
telescoped	telling	telophasic

temerarious	tempestuous	ten
temperamental	templed	tenable
temperate	temporal	tenacious
tempered	temporary	tenantable
tempering	temptable	tenanted
tempest-tossed	tempting	tenantless

tendencious	tendrillar	tenpenny
tendentious	tenebrific	tenseless
tender-hearted	tenebrious	tensible
tenderized	tenebrism	tensional
tending	tenebrous	tensionless
tendinous	tenfold	tentacled

tentacular	tentorial	tepidness
tentative	tenty	teratogenic
tentie	tenuous	teratoid
tentier	tenurial	terbic
tentiest	tephritic	tercentenary
tentless	tepidity	terebinthine

terefah	terminational	ternate
tergiversatory	terminative	terpsichorean
teriyaki	terminatory	terraqueous
terminable	terminist	terrene
terminal	terminological	terrestrial
terminated	termless	terrible

terrific	terrorist	tertian
terrified	terroristic	tertiary
terrifying	terrorless	tertius
terrigenous	terror-stricken	tervalent
territorial	terror-struck	tessellated
terrorful	tertial	testable

testaceous	test-tube	tetrabranchiate
testamentary	testudinal	tetracid
testate	tetanic	tetracyclic
testicular	tetartohedral	tetradynamous
testiculate	tethered	tetraethyl
testimonial	tetrabasic	tetragonal

tetrahedral	tetrarchic	tetrasyllabical
tetramerous	tetrarchical	tetratomic
tetrandrous	tetrasporic	tetravalent
tetraploid	tetrastichic	Teucrian
tetrapodic	tetrastichous	Teutonic
tetrapterous	tetrasyllabic	textbook
text bookish	textile	textless
textual	textualism	textuary
textured

208 Words That Start With TH Adjectives

Thai	Relating to Thailand, its people, or their language.A native or inhabitant of Thailand.The Tai language that is the official language of Thailand.
thalamencephalic	diencephalic
thalassic	Relating to the sea.
thankless	(of a job or task) difficult or unpleasant and not likely to bring one pleasure or the appreciation of others.
thankworthy	worthy of thanks or gratitude
thawed	(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.A period of warmer weather that thaws ice and snow.
Theban	Relating to or characteristic of the Greek city of Thebes or its inhabitants.Relating to or characteristic of Thebes, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt.A native or inhabitant of the Greek city of Thebes.A native or inhabitant of Thebes, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt.
thecodont	A fossil quadrupedal or partly bipedal reptile of the Triassic period, having teeth fixed in sockets in the jaw. Thecodonts are ancestral to the dinosaurs and other archosaurs.
theism	Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially belief in one god as creator of the universe, intervening in it and sustaining a personal relation to his creatures.
theist	A person who believes in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.Denoting or relating to belief in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe.
theistic	belief in the existence of a god or gods
then	At that time; at the time in question.After that; next; afterward.In that case; therefore.
thenar	Relating to the rounded fleshy part of the hand at the base of the thumb (the ball of the thumb)
theocratical	of, relating to, or being a theocracy
theodicean	of or relating to theodicy
theomorphic	having divine form
theoretic	existing only in theory
theoretical	existing only in theory
therian	A mammal of the major group Theria, which comprises the marsupials and placentals.Relating to or denoting therians.
therianthropic	combining human and animal form
thermal	Relating to heat.An upward current of warm air, used by gliders, balloons, and birds to gain height.usually thermals
thermic	Relating to heat.
thermionic	relating to, using, or being the emission of charged particles (such as electrons) by an incandescent material
thermochemical	a branch of chemistry that deals with the interrelation of heat with chemical reaction or physical change of state
thermoduric	able to survive high temperatures
thermolabile	unstable when heated
thermophile	of, relating to, or being an organism living at a high temperature
thermoplastic	capable of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening again when cooled — compare thermosetting
thermoscopic	distinguishing temperature differences
thermosetting	Denoting substances (especially synthetic resins) which set permanently when heated.
thermostable	(of a substance) not readily destroyed or deactivated by heat.
theropod	A carnivorous dinosaur of a group whose members are typically bipedal and range from small and delicately built to very large.
thespian	Relating to drama and the theater.An actor or actress.
theurgic	the art or technique of compelling or persuading a god or beneficent or supernatural power to do or refrain from doing something
thick	With opposite sides or surfaces that are a great or relatively great distance apart.Made up of a large number of things or people close together.(of a liquid or a semiliquid substance) relatively firm in consistency; not flowing freely. informal (of a voice) not clear or distinct; hoarse or husky. informal The busiest or most crowded part of something; the middle of something.In or with deep, dense, or heavy mass.
thickened	to become dense
thickening	a thickened part or place
thick-skulled	having a thick skull
thieving	Be a thief; steal something.
thievish	Relating to or given to stealing.
thigmotactic	of, relating to, or involving a thigmotaxis
thigmotropic	of, relating to, or exhibiting thigmotropism
thin	Having opposite surfaces or sides close together; of little thickness or depth.(of a person) having little, or too little, flesh or fat on their body.Having few parts or members relative to the area covered or filled; sparse.Containing much liquid and not much solid substance.Too weak to justify a result or effect; inadequate.With little thickness or depth.Make or become less dense, crowded, or numerous.Make or become smaller in width or thickness.Golf
thinking	The process of using one’s mind to consider or reason about something.Using thought or rational judgment; intelligent.
thinned	Having opposite surfaces or sides close together; of little thickness or depth.(of a person) having little, or too little, flesh or fat on their body.Having few parts or members relative to the area covered or filled; sparse.Containing much liquid and not much solid substance.Too weak to justify a result or effect; inadequate.With little thickness or depth.Make or become less dense, crowded, or numerous.Make or become smaller in width or thickness.Golf
thin-skinned	having a thin skin or rind
third	Constituting number three in a sequence; 3rd.
third-class	of or relating to a class, rank, or grade next below the second
thirstiest	Feeling a need to drink something.Having or showing a strong desire for something.
thirstless	having no thirst
thirsty	Feeling a need to drink something.Having or showing a strong desire for something.
thirteenth	a number that is one more than 12 — see Table of Numbers
thixotropic	the property of various gels of becoming fluid when disturbed (as by shaking)
Thomism	The theology of Thomas Aquinas or of his followers.
thoracic	Relating to the thorax.
thornier	Having many thorns or thorn bushes.
thorniest	Having many thorns or thorn bushes.
thorny	Having many thorns or thorn bushes.
thorough	carried through to completion
thoroughbred	bred from the best blood through a long line
thousand	a number equal to 10 times 100 — see Table of Numbers
thowless	feeble, lazy, spiritless
Thracian	a native or inhabitant of Thrace
thrawn	Twisted; crooked.Perverse; ill-tempered.
threadbare	having the nap worn off so that the thread shows
thready	Relating to or resembling a thread.(of a sound, especially the voice) scarcely audible.
threatened	having an uncertain chance of continued survival
threatening	Having a hostile or deliberately frightening quality or manner.
three-cornered	having three corners
three-dimensional	Having or appearing to have length, breadth, and depth.
threefold	having three parts or members
three-legged	having three legs
threepenny	costing or worth threepence
three-phase	(of an electric generator, motor, or other device) designed to supply or use simultaneously three separate alternating currents of the same voltage, but with phases differing by a third of a period.
three-piece	Consisting of three separate and complementary items.A set of three separate and complementary items.
three-ply	(of material) having three layers or strands.Knitting wool made of three strands.Plywood made by gluing together three layers with the grain in different directions.
three-quarter	extending to three-quarters of the normal full length
threescore	being three times twenty
thriftiest	(of a person or their behavior) using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. archaic, dialect
thriftless	(of a person or their behavior) spending money in an extravagant and wasteful way.
thrifty	(of a person or their behavior) using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. archaic, dialect
thrilled	Feeling or showing great excitement and pleasure; very excited.
thrilling	causing a feeling of great excitement or happiness
thriving	(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously.
throated	having a throat especially of a specified kind
throaty	uttered or produced from low in the throat
throbbing	to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
throbless	That does not throb; without throbbing; without or devoid of feeling or emotion.
through	Moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location)Continuing in time toward completion of (a process or period)So as to inspect all or part of (a collection, inventory, or publication)By means of (a process or intermediate stage)North American Expressing movement into one side and out of the other side of an opening, channel, or location.So as to continue in time toward the completion of a process, period, etc.So as to inspect all or part of a publication or document.So as to be connected by telephone.attributiveattributive informal
through-other	in confusion
thrown	with object and usually with adverbialwith object and adverbialwith objectwith objectwith objectwith object informal with objectAn act of throwing something.A light cover for furniture.a throwGeology usually in singular
thudding	The action of moving, falling, or striking something with a dull, heavy sound.Used to emphasize the clumsiness or awkwardness of something, especially a remark.
thuggish	Characterized by violent behavior, especially of a criminal nature.
thumbed	(of a book, magazine, etc.) having been read often and bearing marks of frequent handling.Having or using thumbs.
thumping	Pounding or throbbing in a heavy, continuous way. informal
thundering	awesomely great, intense, or unusual
thwart	Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.A structural crosspiece sometimes forming a seat for a rower in a boat.From one side to another side of (an area); across.From one side to another side of an area.
thymic	Relating to the thymus gland or its functions.
thymier	abounding in or fragrant with thyme
thyroid	a large bilobed endocrine gland of vertebrates lying at the anterior base of the neck and producing especially the hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine
thysanurous	an order of wingless insects having setiform caudal appendages projecting as bristles and comprising the bristletails

thae	thankful	Thebaic
thalassographic	thank-you	thecal
thallic	thatchless	thecate
thalloid	theaceous	theistical
thallophytic	thearchic	thelytokous
thallous	theatrical	thematic

themeless	theological	theriacal
theocentric	theophanic	theriomorphic
theocratic	theosophic	thermodynamic
Theocritean	theosophical	thermodynamical
theodolitic	theralite	thermoelectrical
theogonic	therapeutic	thermogenetic

thermogenic	thermotactic	thetic
thermoluminescent	thermotaxic	theurgical
thermolytic	thermotropic	thicketed
thermometric	theroid	thickety
thermonuclear	thersitical	thickset
thermostatic	Thessalonian	thick-skinned

thick-witted	thirstier	Thomistic
thinkable	thirteen	thornless
thinnish	thirtieth	thoughtful
thiocyanic	thirty	thoughtless
third-rate	thistly	thought-out
thirdstream	Thomist	thousandfold

thousandth	three	thriftier
thrashing	three-masted	throatier
thrasonical	three-sided	throatiest
thraw	three-square	thrombolytic
threadlike	three-way	thrombosed
threatful	threnodial	thrombotic

throneless	thumblike	thymelaeaceous
thronged	thunderous	thymiest
through-composed	thundery	thymy
throwback	thwarted	thyrsoid
thru	thwarting	thysanuran
thumbless	thwartwise

105 Adjectives Beginning With TI

Tibetan	A native of Tibet or a person of Tibetan descent. The Tibeto-Burman language of Tibet, also spoken in neighboring areas of China, India, and Nepal. Relating to Tibet, its people, or its language.
tibial	the inner and usually larger of the two bones of the vertebrate hind or lower limb between the knee and ankle
tickety-boo	fine, okay
tickling	Lightly touch or prod (a person or a part of the body) in a way that causes itching and often laughter. Appeal to (someone’s taste, sense of humor, curiosity, etc. )An act of tickling someone.
ticklish	Sensitive to being tickled. (of a situation or problem) difficult to deal with; requiring careful handling.
tidal	Relating to or affected by tides.
tiddly	Slightly drunk. Little; tiny.
tidied	Arranged neatly and in order. informal usually with modifiermainly US Bring order to (something); arrange neatly.
tidy	Arranged neatly and in order. informal usually with modifiermainly US Bring order to (something); arrange neatly.
tied	with object and usually with adverbialRestrict or limit (someone) to a particular situation, occupation, or place. with objectno objectA piece of string, cord, or the like used for fastening or tying something. A rod or beam holding parts of a structure together. usually tiesA strip of material worn around the collar and tied in a knot at the front with the ends hanging down, typically forming part of a man’s business or formal outfit; a necktie. A result in a game or other competitive situation in which two or more competitors or teams have the same score or ranking; a draw.
tie-in	A connection or association.
tigerish	Resembling or likened to a tiger, especially in being fierce and determined.
tight	Fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; hard to move, undo, or open. (of a rope, fabric, or surface) stretched so as to leave no slack; not loose. (of an area or space) having or allowing little room for maneuver. (of a formation or a group of people or things) closely or densely packed together. (of a game or contest) with evenly matched competitors; very close. British informal Very firmly, closely, or tensely.
tightened	Make or become tight or tighter.
tight-fisted	reluctant to part with money
tightknit	(of a group of people) united or bound together by strong relationships and common interests.
tight-lipped	With the lips firmly closed, especially as a sign of suppressed emotion or determined reticence.
tightly-knit	(of a group of people) united or bound together by strong relationships and common interests.
tiled	A thin rectangular slab of baked clay, concrete, or other material, used in overlapping rows for covering roofs. Cover (something) with tiles.
tiliaceous	a family of herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Malvales) distinguished chiefly by the free stamens and 2-celled anthers
tilled	Up to (the point in time or the event mentioned); until. Up to the point in time or the event mentioned; until. A cash register or drawer for money in a store, bank, or restaurant. Prepare and cultivate (land) for crops. A sediment consisting of particles of various sizes and deposited by melting glaciers or ice sheets.
tilted	Move or cause to move into a sloping position. tilt atA sloping position or movement. historical
timbered	(of a building) made wholly or partly of timber. Having many trees; wooded.
timber-line	mainly North American
time-consuming	using or taking up a great deal of time
timed	The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole. A point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon. Time as allotted, available, or used. An instance of something happening or being done; an occasion. timesThe rhythmic pattern of a piece of music, as expressed by a time signature. with object and adverbial or infinitivewith object
timeless	Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
timely	Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune.
timeous	In good time; sufficiently early.
time-sharing	The use of a property as a vacation home at specified times by several joint owners. The operation of a computer system by several users for different operations at the same time.
timid	Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
timocratic	Relating to a form of government in which possession of property is required in order to hold office. Relating to a form of government in which rulers are motivated by ambition or love of honor.
timorous	Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.
tin	An airtight container made of tinplate or aluminium. Cover with a thin layer of tin.
tinct	Tincture.
tinctorial	Relating to dyeing, coloring, or staining properties.
tindery	resembling tinder
tineal	any of several fungal infections of the skin
tined	a slender pointed projecting part
tineid	of or relating to the Tineidae
tinged	Color slightly. A tendency toward or trace of some color.
tinglier	Causing or experiencing a slight prickling or stinging sensation.
tingliest	Causing or experiencing a slight prickling or stinging sensation.
tingling	Experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation. A slight prickling or stinging sensation. An S-shaped metal clip used to support heavy panes of glass or slates on a roof.
tingly	Causing or experiencing a slight prickling or stinging sensation.
tinhorn	A contemptible person, especially one pretending to have money, influence, or ability.
tinier	Very small.
tiniest	Very small.
tinkling	Make or cause to make a light, clear ringing sound. informal A light, clear ringing sound. informal
tinkly	that tinkles
tinned	British attributive
tinnier	Having a displeasingly thin, metallic sound.
tinniest	Having a displeasingly thin, metallic sound.
tinny	Having a displeasingly thin, metallic sound.
tinpot	(especially of a country or its leader) having or showing poor leadership or organization.
tinsel	A form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil.
tinselly	A form of decoration consisting of thin strips of shiny metal foil.
tinted	Slightly colored; tinged.
tiny	Very small.
tip-and-run	a game similar to cricket in which a batsman is required to run each time he touches a bowled ball with his bat
tipped	The pointed or rounded end or extremity of something slender or tapering. Attach to or cover the end or extremity of. tip a page inOverbalance or cause to overbalance so as to fall or turn over. with objectBritish Baseball A sum of money given to someone as a reward for their services. A small but useful piece of practical advice. Give (someone) a sum of money as a way of rewarding them for their services. British
tippier	Inclined to tilt or overturn; unsteady.
tippiest	Inclined to tilt or overturn; unsteady.
tippy	Inclined to tilt or overturn; unsteady.
tipsier	Slightly drunk.
tipsy	Slightly drunk.
tiptoe	Walk quietly and carefully with one’s heels raised and one’s weight on the balls of the feet.
tiptop	Of the very best class or quality; excellent. The highest part or point of excellence. North American
tip-up	A device used in ice fishing in which a wire attached to the rod is tripped, raising a signal flag, when a fish takes the bait.
tired	In need of sleep or rest; weary.
tireless	Having or showing great effort or energy.
tiresome	Causing one to feel bored or annoyed.
tiring	Causing one to need rest or sleep; fatiguing.
Titanesque	Resembling or having the characteristics of a Titan; specifically colossal, gigantic.
titanic	Of exceptional strength, size, or power. Of titanium with a valence of four; of titanium(IV). A British passenger liner, the largest ship in the world when it was built and supposedly unsinkable, that struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage in April 1912 and sank with the loss of 1,490 lives.
titaniferous	(of rocks and minerals) containing or yielding titanium.
titanous	Of titanium with a lower valence, usually three.
titillated	Stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way.
titillating	Arousing mild sexual excitement or interest; salacious.
titillative	Pleasantly exciting or stimulating; (now usually) arousing mild sexual excitement or interest; tending to titillate.
titled	(of a person) having a title indicating high social or official rank.
Titoism	The policies or principles advocated by the former Yugoslav statesman Tito.
Titoist	Relating to or characteristic of the principles or policies of the former Yugoslav statesman Tito. An advocate of the principles and policies of the former Yugoslav statesman Tito.
tittering	Expressing or characterized by half-suppressed laughter or amusement.
tittuppy	Characterized by bouncing movement; unsteady, shaky, rickety.
titubant	Characterized by titubation, especially staggering, faltering, unsteady. Often with reference to drunkenness.
titular	Holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without any real authority. Denoting a person or thing from whom or which the name of an artistic work or similar is taken. attributive
titulary	rare That exists or is such only in title or name; holding or bearing a title without exercising the functions implied by it; nominal. From whom or which a title or name is taken; = “titular”. A person who holds a title to an office, benefice, or possession, irrespective of the functions, duties, or rights attaching to it. The set of titles borne by a monarch or ruler.

tiaraed	tiddley	tideless
tierced	tight-laced	tillable
timber-framed	time-honoured	timocratical
tinklier	tinkliest	tintless
tippable	tip-tilted	Tirolean
tithable	Titianesque

162 Adjectives That Start With TO

to-and-fro	In a constant movement backward and forward or from side to side. Move constantly backward and forward. Constant movement backward and forward.
toasted	(of food, especially bread or cheese) cooked or browned by exposure to a grill, fire, or other source of radiant heat.
to-be	in combination
toe	Any of the five digits at the end of the human foot. The lower end, tip, or point of something. with object and usually with adverbialtoe in/out
toed	having a toe or toes especially of a specified kind or number
toey	nervous, anxious, worried
together	With or in proximity to another person or people. Into companionship or close association. At the same time. Without interruption; continuously. Self-confident, level-headed, or well organized.
togged	Clothes. Be or get dressed for a particular occasion or activity. A unit of thermal resistance used to express the insulating properties of clothes and quilts.
Togolese	Relating to or characteristic of Togo or its people. A native or inhabitant of Togo, or a person of Togolese descent.
toilful	Involving toil or hard work; = “toilsome”. Now somewhat rare. rare
toiling	Work extremely hard or incessantly. Exhausting physical labor.
toilsome	Involving hard or tedious work.
token	A thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc. A voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services, typically one given as a gift or offered as part of a promotional offer. Linguistics Computing A member of a minority group included in an otherwise homogeneous set of people in order to give the appearance of diversity. Done for the sake of appearances or as a symbolic gesture.
told	reporting verbwith clause archaic (especially in poker) an unconscious action that is thought to betray an attempted deception. (in the Middle East) an artificial mound formed by the accumulated remains of ancient settlements.
tolerable	Able to be endured.
tolerant	Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with. (of a plant, animal, or machine) able to endure specified conditions or treatment.
Toltec	A member of an indigenous people that flourished in Mexico before the Aztecs. The language of the Toltecs. Relating to the Toltecs.
tombless	Without a tomb or sepulchral monument; having no grave; unburied. Also (and in earliest use) figurative.
tomboyish	(of a girl) enjoying rough, noisy activities of a type traditionally associated with boys.
tomfoolish	Typical of or appropriate to a tomfool; very foolish; absurd, ridiculous.
tomial	Of or relating to the cutting edge or edges of a bird’s bill.
tonal	Relating to the tone of music, color, or writing.
toned	Having firm and well-defined muscles. Having a particular color or shade; tinted. in combinationHaving a particular character or attitude.
tone-deaf	(of a person) unable to perceive differences of musical pitch accurately.
toneless	(of a voice or musical sound) lacking expression or interest.
Tongan	Relating to Tonga or its people or language. A native or inhabitant of Tonga. The Polynesian language spoken in Tonga.
tongued	in combination(in carpentry) constructed using a tongue. (of a note) played by tonguing.
tongue-tied	Too shy or embarrassed to speak. Having a malformation restricting the movement of the tongue.
tonic	A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being. Music Giving a feeling of vigor or well-being; invigorating. Music Phonetics Relating to or restoring normal tone to muscles or other organs.
tonier	Fashionable among wealthy or stylish people. Any of a number of awards given annually in the US for outstanding achievement in the theater in various categories.
toniest	Fashionable among wealthy or stylish people. Any of a number of awards given annually in the US for outstanding achievement in the theater in various categories.
tonsillar	Relating to or affecting the tonsils.
tonsillitic	Inflammation of the tonsils.
tonsorial	Relating to hairdressing.
tonsured	A part of a monk’s or priest’s head left bare on top by shaving off the hair. Shave the hair on top of (a monk’s or priest’s head); give a tonsure to.
tony	Fashionable among wealthy or stylish people. Any of a number of awards given annually in the US for outstanding achievement in the theater in various categories.
toom	empty
toothier	Having or showing large, numerous, or prominent teeth.
toothless	Having no teeth, typically through old age.
toothy	Having or showing large, numerous, or prominent teeth.
too-too	Used affectedly to convey that one finds something excessively annoying or fatiguing. Very impressive or extreme; excessive or extravagant.
top	usually in singularA lid, cover, or cap. the topA garment covering the upper part of the body and worn with a skirt, pants, or shorts. mainly British usually tops informal Baseball Highest in position, rank, or degree. Physics Exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than. usually be toppedReach the top of (a hill or other stretch of rising ground)Golf topsA conical, spherical, or pear-shaped toy that with a quick or vigorous twist may be set to spin.
top-down	Denoting a system of government or management in which actions and policies are initiated at the highest level; hierarchical. Proceeding from the general to the particular.
top-drawer	High social position or class. Of the highest quality or social class.
top-flight	The highest rank or level. Of the highest rank or level.
top-hat	A man’s formal hat with a high cylindrical crown.
top-heavy	Disproportionately heavy at the top so as to be in danger of toppling.
top-hole	Excellent; first-rate.
topiary	The art or practice of clipping shrubs or trees into ornamental shapes.
topical	(of a subject) of immediate relevance, interest, or importance owing to its relation to current events. Medicine A postage stamp forming part of a set or collection with designs connected with the same subject.
topless	(of a woman) having the breasts uncovered.
toplofty	Haughty and arrogant.
topmost	Highest in physical position; highest.
topographic	Relating to the arrangement of the physical features of an area.
topological	Relating to the way in which constituent parts are interrelated or arranged. Mathematics
topped	Having a top, topping, or surface of a specified kind.
topping	A layer of food poured or spread over a base of a different type of food to add flavor. Very good or pleasing; excellent.
toppling	Overbalance or become unsteady and fall slowly.
tops	usually in singularA lid, cover, or cap. the topA garment covering the upper part of the body and worn with a skirt, pants, or shorts. mainly British usually tops informal Baseball Highest in position, rank, or degree. Physics Exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than. usually be toppedReach the top of (a hill or other stretch of rising ground)Golf topsA conical, spherical, or pear-shaped toy that with a quick or vigorous twist may be set to spin.
top-secret	Of the highest secrecy; highly confidential.
toric	Geometry
torn	Split by being pulled or pierced with a sharp implement. Feeling that one is in a state of uncertainty between two conflicting options or parties.
tornadic	Relating to or of the nature of a tornado.
toroidal	Of or resembling a torus.
torpid	Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
torrent	A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
torrential	(of rain) falling rapidly and in copious quantities.
torrid	Very hot and dry. British
tortious	Constituting a tort; wrongful.
tortuous	Full of twists and turns.
tortured	The action or practice of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something. Inflict severe pain or suffering on.
torturing	The action or practice of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something. Inflict severe pain or suffering on.
torturous	Characterized by, involving, or causing excruciating pain or suffering.
Tory	US (in the UK) a member or supporter of the Conservative Party. Relating to the British Conservative Party or its supporters.
tossing	with object and adverbial of directionMove or cause to move from side to side or back and forth. North American An action or instance of tossing something.
total	attributiveComplete; absolute. The whole number or amount of something. Amount in number to. mainly North American
totemic	Relating to or resembling a totem or totems.
tother	The other. The other thing.
totipotent	(of an immature or stem cell) capable of giving rise to any cell type or (of a blastomere) a complete embryo.
tottering	(of a person’s steps) feeble or unsteady. (of a structure) shaking or swaying as if about to collapse.
touched	Feeling gratitude or sympathy; moved. informal
touchier	(of a person) oversensitive and irritable.
touchiest	(of a person) oversensitive and irritable.
touching	Arousing strong feelings of sympathy, appreciation, or gratitude. Concerning; about.
touchy	(of a person) oversensitive and irritable.
tough	(of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough or careless handling. Able to endure hardship or pain. Demonstrating a strict and uncompromising attitude or approach. (of a person) strong and prone to violence. A rough and violent person, especially a gangster or criminal. tough it out
toughened	Make or become tougher.
touring	A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited. A journey made by performers or an athletic team, in which they perform or play in several different places. Make a tour of (an area)
tourist	A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure. Travel as a tourist.
touristic	Relating to or popular with tourists.
touristy	Relating to, appealing to, or visited by tourists (often used to suggest tawdriness or lack of authenticity)
tousled	(of hair) untidy.
toward	In the direction of. As regards; in relation to. Contributing to the cost of (something)Going on; in progress.
towered	(of a structure) having a tower or towers.
towering	Extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings.
towery	archaic
toxic	Poisonous. Very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way. Finance Poisonous substances.
toxicant	A toxic substance introduced into the environment, e. g. a pesticide.
toyless	Having no toys; without toys.

toadyish	tomentose	tongueless
toeless	tomentous	tonguelike
toffee-nosed	tonalitive	tonish
togaed	tonetic	tonnish
togate	tongue-in-cheek	tonsillary
toluic	tongue-lash	ton-up

toothed	tophaceous	toreutic
toothiest	top-level	tormented
toothlike	topographical	torose
toothsome	topologic	torporific
topazine	toponymic	torquate
topfull	toponymical	Torricellian

tortile	totalitarian	tough-minded
tortoise-shell	totipalmate	towable
tortricid	tottery	towardly
torturesome	touchable	towerless
torulose	touch-and-go	tow-headed
Toryish	toughish	townish

townless	toxophilite	toxicogenic
towy	toxophilitic	toxicologic
toxemic	toylike	toxicological

380 Adjectives Starting With TR

traced	Find or discover by investigation. Copy (a drawing, map, or design) by drawing over its lines on a superimposed piece of transparent paper. A mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something. A very small quantity, especially one too small to be accurately measured. A procedure to investigate the source of something, such as the place from which a telephone call was made, or the origin of an error in a computer program. A line which represents the projection of a curve or surface on a plane or the intersection of a curve or surface with a plane. North American, West Indian Mathematics Each of the two side straps, chains, or ropes by which a horse is attached to a vehicle that it is pulling.
tracked	A rough path or minor road, typically one beaten by use rather than constructed. usually tracksA continuous line of rails on a railroad. A recording of one song or piece of music. A continuous articulated metal band around the wheels of a heavy vehicle such as a tank or bulldozer, intended to facilitate movement over rough or soft ground. The transverse distance between a vehicle’s wheels. US Follow the course or trail of (someone or something), typically in order to find them or note their location at various points. no objectElectronics US Tow (a boat) along a waterway from the bank.
trad	(especially of music) traditional. Traditional jazz or folk music.
trade	The action of buying and selling goods and services. A skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills and special training. usually tradesno objectwith object
traded	The action of buying and selling goods and services. A skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills and special training. usually tradesno objectwith object
tragic	Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow. Relating to tragedy in a literary work or as a genre.
trained	Having been taught a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction over a period of time.
trashy	(especially of items of popular culture) of poor quality.
treacly	Resembling treacle in consistency, taste, or appearance. Excessively sentimental.
treated	Behave toward or deal with in a certain way. Give medical care or attention to; try to heal or cure. Apply a process or a substance to (something) to protect or preserve it or to give it particular properties. treat someone tono objectAn event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure.
treble	Consisting of three parts; threefold. Three times as much or as many. A thing that is three times as large as usual or is made up of three standard units or things. A number or amount which is three times as large as a contrasting or usual number or amount. Make or become three times as large or numerous. A high-pitched voice, especially a boy’s singing voice.
treed	(of an area) planted with trees.
treen	treated as pluralWooden.
trembly	Shaking or quivering involuntarily.
trendy	Very fashionable or up to date. A person who is very fashionable or up to date.
triable	Law
triadic	Relating to or comprising a set of three related people or things.
trial	A formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings. A test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something. A person, thing, or situation that tests a person’s endurance or forbearance. with objectno object
tribal	Of or characteristic of a tribe or tribes. Members of tribal communities, especially in South Asia.
tricky	(of a task, problem, or situation) requiring care and skill because difficult or awkward.
tridactyl	(of a vertebrate limb) having three toes or fingers.
trifid	Partly or wholly split into three divisions or lobes.
trig	Trigonometry. Neat and smart in appearance. Make neat and smart in appearance.
trim	Make (something) neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts. Decorate (something), typically with contrasting items or pieces of material. Adjust (sails) to take best advantage of the wind. informal, dated informal, dated Additional decoration, typically along the edges of something and in contrasting color or material. count nounThe state of being in good order or condition. The degree to which an aircraft can be maintained at a constant altitude without any control forces being present. The difference between a vessel’s forward and after drafts, especially as it affects its navigability. Neat and smart in appearance; in good order.
trine	An aspect of 120° (one third of a circle)(of a planet) be in a trine aspect with (another planet or position)
trite	(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.
triter	(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.
Trojan	Relating to ancient Troy in Asia Minor. A native or inhabitant of ancient Troy. Computing
troppo	(in directions) too much; excessively. Mentally disturbed, supposedly as a result of spending too much time in a tropical climate.
troy	A system of weights used mainly for precious metals and gems, with a pound of 12 ounces or 5,760 grains. (in Homeric legend) the city of King Priam, besieged for ten years by the Greeks during the Trojan War. It was regarded as having been a purely legendary city until Heinrich Schliemann identified the mound of Hissarlik on the northeast Aegean coast of Turkey as the site of Troy. The city was apparently sacked and destroyed by fire in the mid 13th century BC, a period coinciding with the Mycenaean civilization of Greece. A residential and commercial city in southeastern Michigan; population 80,264 (est. 2008). An industrial city in eastern New York, on the Hudson River, northeast of Albany; population 47,459 (est. 2008).
truer	In accordance with fact or reality. Accurate or exact. Loyal or faithful. mainly archaic mainly literary Accurately or without variation. Bring (an object, wheel, or other construction) into the exact shape, alignment, or position required.

trabeate	traceried	tractable
trabeated	tracheal	tractile
trabecular	trachytic	tractive
trabeculate	trachytoid	tractrix
traceable	trackable	trade-in
traceless	trackless	trade-union

traditional	trafficless	tralatitious
traditionalism	tragical	tramontane
traditionalist	trailing	tramping
traditionalistic	trainable	trampled
traditive	trainless	trampling
traducianistic	traitorous	tranquil

tranquilizing	transcendental	transcriptive
transactional	transcendentalism	transeunt
transalpine	transcendentalist	transferable
transatlantic	transcontinental	transferential
transcalent	transcribed	transferrable
transcendent	transcriptional	transfinite

transfixed	transfusable	transient
transformable	transfusible	transilient
transformational	transfusive	transisthmian
transformative	transgressive	transistorized
transformed	transhuman	transitional
transformistic	transhumant	transitionary

transitive	translucid	transmissive
transitory	translunar	transmittable
translatable	translunary	transmitted
translational	transmarine	transmittible
translative	transmigrant	transmontane
translucent	transmissible	transmundane

transmutable	transpadane	transpiring
transmutation	transparent	transplantable
transnational	transpersonal	transpolar
transoceanic	transpicuous	transpontine
transonic	transpirable	transportable
transpacific	transpiratory	transported

transportive	transubstantial	transvestite
transposable	transudatory	trap-door
transposed	transuranic	trapezial
transpositional	transversal	trapeziform
transpositive	transverse	trapezohedral
transsexual	transvestic	trapezoidal

traplike	traveling	traverse
trappean	travelled	treacherous
trapped	travel-sick	treasonable
trappy	travel-soiled	treasonous
traumatic	travel-stained	treasured
traveled	traversable	treeless

tref	trenchant	tressured
trembling	trepid	tressy
tremendous	trespassing	triacid
tremolant	tressed	triadelphous
tremolitic	tressier	trial-and-error
tremulous	tressiest	triangled

triangular	tribalism	tribunicial
triangulate	tribasic	tribunitial
triapsidal	tribeless	tributary
triatomic	triboelectric	tricarpellary
triaxial	triboluminescent	tricentenary
tribadic	tribrachic	tricentennial

trichinous	trickier	tricksome
trichitic	trickiest	tricksy
trichoid	trickish	triclinic
trichotomous	trickless	tricolor
trichromatic	tricksier	tricorn
trichrome	tricksiest	tricostate

tricrotic	Tridentine	trifacial
tricuspid	tridimensional	trifling
tricuspidate	triecious	trifocal
tricyclic	tried	trifoliate
trident	triennial	triform
tridentate	triethyl	trifurcate

trigamous	trigonous	triliteral
trigeminal	trihedral	trilled
trigger-happy	trihydric	trillion
trigonal	trilateral	trillionth
trigonometric	trilinear	trilobate
trigonometrical	trilingual	trilobated

trilobed	trimetric	trinal
trilocular	trimmed	trinary
trimeric	trimonthly	Trinidadian
trimerous	trimorphic	Trinitarian
trimestrial	trimorphous	trinomial
trimeter	Trinacrian	trioecious

tripartite	triphyllous	tripodal
tripedal	tripinnate	trippant
tripersonal	triple	tripping
tripetalous	triplex	tripterous
triphibious	triplicate	triquetrous
triphthongal	triploid	triradiate

trisomic	trisyllabical	tritheistical
triste	tritanopic	triumphal
tristful	tritest	triumphant
tristichic	tritheism	triumviral
tristichous	tritheist	triune
trisyllabic	tritheistic	trivalent

trivalve	trochoid	Trollopian
trivial	trochoidal	trollopy
trochaic	trodden	tromometric
trochal	troglodytic	trompe-l’oeil
trochanteric	troglodytical	trophallactic
trochlear	Trollopean	trophic

trophied	tropological	troubled
trophotropic	tropophilous	trouble-free
tropic	tropospheric	troubleshooter
tropical	trothless	troublesome
tropistic	Trotskyism	troubling
tropologic	Trotskyite	troublous

trousered	true-life	truncated
truant	truffled	trunnioned
truceless	truistic	trussed
truculent	trumped-up	trusted
true-blue	trumpery	trustful
true-born	truncate	trusting
trustless	trustworthy	trusty
truthful	truthless	trying
tryptic

81 Words That Start With TS, TU Adjectives

tsarist	the government of Russia under the czars
tubal	Relating to or occurring in a tube, especially the fallopian tubes.
tubate	having or forming a tube
tubbier	informal (of a sound) lacking resonance; dull.
tubbiest	informal (of a sound) lacking resonance; dull.
tubby	informal (of a sound) lacking resonance; dull.
tubed	A long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, glass, etc. for holding or transporting something, chiefly liquids or gases. A thing in the form of or resembling a tube. the TubeA sealed container, typically of glass and either evacuated or filled with gas, containing two electrodes between which an electric current can be made to flow. informal with object and adverbialno object
tubeless	lacking a tube
tubercular	Medicine A person with tuberculosis.
tuberculate	Forming a small rounded projection or protuberance, especially on a bone or on the surface of an animal or plant.
tuberculose	Tuberculate.
tuberous	Botany Medicine
tubular	Long, round, and hollow like a tube. Medicine tubulars
tubulate	provided with a tube
tubulous	resembling or having the form of a tube
tucked	with object and usually with adverbial of placewith objectA flattened, stitched fold in a garment or material, typically one of several parallel folds put in a garment for shortening, tightening, or decoration. British
Tudor	Relating to the English royal dynasty which held the throne from the accession of Henry VII in 1485 until the death of Elizabeth I in 1603. A member of the Tudor dynasty.
tufaceous	tuff
tuffaceous	Containing or of the nature of a light, porous rock formed by consolidation of volcanic ash.
tufted	Having or growing in a tuft or tufts.
tuitional	the price of or payment for instruction
tularemic	an infectious disease especially of wild rabbits, rodents, some domestic animals, and humans that is caused by a bacterium (Francisella tularensis), is transmitted especially by the bites of insects, and in humans is marked by symptoms (such as fever) of toxemia
tum	A person’s stomach or abdomen.
tumbling	no object, with adverbialno objecttumble to informal with objectA sudden or headlong fall. A handspring, somersault in the air, or other acrobatic feat. informal US
tumescent	Swollen or becoming swollen, especially as a response to sexual arousal. (especially of language or literary style) pompous or pretentious.
tumid	(especially of a part of the body) swollen. (especially of language or literary style) pompous or bombastic.
tumular	of, relating to, or characterized by tumuli
tumultuous	Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.
tunable	(of a musical instrument) able to be adjusted to the correct or uniform pitch. (of a receiver circuit such as a radio or television) able to be adjusted to the frequency of the required signal. (of an engine or mechanical parts) able to be adjusted so that a vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently. mainly technical
tuneable	(of a musical instrument) able to be adjusted to the correct or uniform pitch. (of a receiver circuit such as a radio or television) able to be adjusted to the frequency of the required signal. (of an engine or mechanical parts) able to be adjusted so that a vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently. mainly technical
tuned	A melody, especially one that characterizes a particular piece of music. Adjust (a musical instrument) to the correct or uniform pitch. Adjust (a receiver circuit such as a radio or television) to the frequency of the required signal. Adjust (an engine) or balance (mechanical parts) so that a vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently. Adjust or adapt (something) to a particular purpose or situation.
tuneful	Having a pleasing tune; melodious.
tuneless	Not pleasing to listen to; not melodious.
Tungusic	Relating to a small family of Altaic languages of Siberia and northern China. The Tungusic family of languages collectively.
tunicate	A marine invertebrate of a group which includes the sea squirts and salps. They have a rubbery or hard outer coat and two siphons to draw water into and out of the body. usually tunicated
Tunisian	Relating to or characteristic of Tunisia or its people. A native or inhabitant of Tunisia, or a person of Tunisian descent.
Tupian	tupinamba
Turanian	Relating to or denoting the languages of central Asia, particularly those of the Uralic and Altaic families, or the peoples that speak them.
turbaned	a headdress worn chiefly in countries of the eastern Mediterranean and southern Asia consisting of a long cloth that is wrapped around a cap (as by Muslims) or directly around the head (as by Sikhs and Hindus)
turbid	(of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.
turbinal	usually turbinals
turbinate	Zoology
turbulent	Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.
turdine	Originally
turfier	Covered with or consisting of turf; grassy.
turfiest	Covered with or consisting of turf; grassy.
turfy	Covered with or consisting of turf; grassy.
turgescent	Becoming or seeming swollen or distended.
turgid	Swollen and distended or congested.
Turki	of or relating to the peoples of Turkic speech
Turkish	Relating to Turkey or to the Turks or their language. The Turkic language that is the official language of Turkey.
Turkoman	turkmensense 1
turned	(of an ankle) twisted or sprained. (of earth) plowed or dug, so as to bring the underparts to the surface. (of a wooden object) shaped on a lathe. (of a phrase or verse) expressed in a specified manner. Printing
turning	A place where a road branches off another. The action or skill of using a lathe.
turnover	The amount of money taken by a business in a particular period. The rate at which employees leave a workforce and are replaced. A small pie made by folding a piece of pastry over on itself to enclose a sweet filling. North American
turreted	furnished with or as if with turrets
turtleneck	North American British
Tuscan	Relating to Tuscany, its inhabitants, or the form of Italian spoken there, which is the standard variety taught to foreign learners. Relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture resembling the Doric but lacking all ornamentation. A native or inhabitant of Tuscany. The form of Italian spoken in Tuscany. The Tuscan order of architecture.
tushed	having tushes
tuskless	devoid of a tusk
tussal	of, relating to, or manifested by a cough or coughing
tussive	Relating to coughing.
tutelar	Serving as a protector, guardian, or patron.
tutelary	Serving as a protector, guardian, or patron.
tutored	A private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group. Act as a tutor to (a single student or a very small group)
tutorial	A period of instruction given by a university or college tutor to an individual or very small group. An account or explanation of a subject or task, especially as an online video. Relating to a tutor or a tutor’s instruction.
tutti	(especially as a direction) with all voices or instruments together. Performed with all voices or instruments together. A passage to be performed with all voices or instruments together.
tutti-frutti	A type of ice cream containing or flavored with mixed fruits and sometimes nuts.

tsarism	tubelike	tuberculous
tubuliflorous	tuitionary	tularaemic
tumefacient	tuppenny	turbellarian
turbo-electric	turgent	Turkmenian
Turko-Tatar

59 Adjectives Beginning With TW

twaddly	talking twaddle
twee	Excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental.
tweedier	(of a garment) made of tweed cloth.
tweediest	(of a garment) made of tweed cloth.
tweedy	(of a garment) made of tweed cloth.
twelfth	Constituting number twelve in a sequence; 12th.
twelve	a number equal to one more than 11 — see Table of Numbers
twelvefold	having 12 parts or aspects
twelve-tone	Denoting a system of musical composition using the twelve chromatic notes of the octave on an equal basis without dependence on a key system. Developed by Arnold Schoenberg, the technique is central to serialism and involves the transposition and inversion of a fixed sequence of pitches.
twentieth	Constituting number twenty in a sequence; 20th. a twentieth/one twentieth
twenty	a number equal to two times 10 — see Table of Numbers
twenty-first	being number 21 in a countable series — see Table of Numbers
twenty-five	being one more than 24 in number — see Table of Numbers
twenty-four	being one more than 23 in number — see Table of Numbers
twenty-one	The card game blackjack.
twenty-twenty	Denoting vision of normal sharpness.
twenty-two	a number that is one more than 21 — see Table of Numbers
twice-laid	made from the ends of rope and strands of used rope
twice-told	well known from repeated telling
twiggier	a small shoot or branch usually without its leaves
twiggiest	a small shoot or branch usually without its leaves
twiggy	a small shoot or branch usually without its leaves
twilight	The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun’s rays from the atmosphere. in singular
twilit	Dimly illuminated by or as if by twilight.
twill	A fabric so woven as to have a surface of diagonal parallel ridges.
twilled	(of fabric) woven so as to have a surface of diagonal parallel ridges.
twin	One of two children or animals born at the same birth. Something containing or consisting of two matching or corresponding parts. Forming, or being one of, a pair born at one birth. Link; combine.
twined	Strong thread or string consisting of two or more strands of hemp, cotton, or nylon twisted together. Cause to wind or spiral round something. Moan; complain. An instance of moaning or complaining.
twinkling	Shining with a gleam that changes from bright to faint.
twinkly	to shine with a flickering or sparkling light
twinned	(of a crystal) that is a composite consisting of two (or sometimes more) parts which are reversed in orientation with respect to each other (typically by reflection in a particular plane)
twinning	The bearing of twins.
twin-screw	(of a ship) having two propellers on separate shafts that rotate in opposite directions.
twisted	Forced out of its natural or proper shape; crumpled. (of a personality or a way of thinking) unpleasantly or unhealthily abnormal; warped.
twisting	Form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape. Cause to rotate around something that remains stationary; turn. no objectBritish An act of turning something so that it moves in relation to something that remains stationary. A thing with a spiral shape. A distorted shape. A point at which something turns or bends. A fine strong thread consisting of twisted strands of cotton or silk. British A carpet with a tightly curled pile.
twisty	Not arranged or moving in a straight line; winding.
twittery	to utter successive chirping noises
two	being one more than one in number
two-bit	Insignificant, cheap, or worthless.
two-dimensional	Having or appearing to have length and breadth but no depth.
two-edged	Double-edged.
two-faced	Insincere and deceitful.
two-fisted	Strong, virile, and straightforward.
twofold	Twice as great or as numerous. So as to double; to twice the number or amount.
two-footed	involving both feet
two-handed	Having, using, or requiring the use of two hands. With or by means of two hands.
twopenny	Costing or worth two pence, especially before decimalization (1971).
twopenny-halfpenny	of the value of or costing twopence halfpenny
two-piece	Denoting something consisting of two matching items. A thing consisting of two matching parts, especially a suit or swimsuit.
two-ply	(of a material or yarn) consisting of two layers or strands. Yarn consisting of two strands. Plywood made by gluing together two layers with the grain in different directions.
two-sided	Having two sides.
two-timing	to betray (a spouse or lover) by secret lovemaking with another
two-tone	Having two different shades or colors. Emitting or consisting of two different sounds, typically alternately and at intervals.
two-way	Allowing or involving movement or communication in opposite directions.
twp	Township.

twentyfold	twistable	two-a-penny
two-masted

23 Adjectives That Start With TY

tympanic	Anatomy Resembling or acting like a drumhead.
tympanitic	a distension of the abdomen caused by accumulation of gas in the intestinal tract or peritoneal cavity
typal	serving as a type
typed	A category of people or things having common characteristics. A person or thing symbolizing or exemplifying the ideal or defining characteristics of something. Printed characters or letters. A design on either side of a medal or coin. Linguistics Write (something) on a typewriter or computer by pressing the keys. Medicine
type-high	having the same foot-to-face height as printing type and being 0. 9186 inch in English-speaking countries
typewritten	Produced by means of a typewriter or computer, as opposed to being written by hand.
Typhoean	typhon
typhoid	typhoid fever
Typhonian	of, relating to, or resembling the monster Typhon of ancient mythology or the Egyptian god Set
typhonic	of, relating to, resembling, or suggestive of a typhoon
typhous	of or relating to typhus
typic	constituting or having the nature of a type
typical	Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.
typographic	of, relating to, or occurring or used in typography or typeset matter
typographical	Relating to the style, appearance, or production of printed matter.
typological	of or relating to typology or types
tyrannic	being or characteristic of a tyrant or tyranny
tyrannical	Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
tyrannicidal	of, relating to, or dealing with tyrannicide
tyrannous	(of a government or ruler) exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
Tyrian	Relating to or characteristic of the Lebanese port of Tyre or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the Lebanese port of Tyre.
Tyrolean	Relating to or characteristic of the Austrian state of Tyrol or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the Austrian state of Tyrol.
Tyrolese	Relating to or characteristic of the Austrian state of Tyrol or its inhabitants. A native or inhabitant of the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Conclusion

There are many adjectives that start with the letter T. Some of the most common include: tall, thin, tan, and happy. However, there are many more adjectives that start with T. This is just a small list of some of the most common ones.

Overall, adjectives that start with the letter T are some of the most common ones. However, there are many more options out there. If you’re looking for a more unique adjective, you might want to consider looking for one that starts with T.