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What is a descriptive adjective?

A descriptive adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun, giving more information about its qualities or characteristics. It helps the reader visualize the noun or pronoun more clearly.

Here's how it works:

* Noun/Pronoun: The word being described. (e.g., house, dog, she)

* Descriptive Adjective: The word that describes the noun/pronoun. (e.g., beautiful, playful, kind)

Examples:

* The *tall* house stood on the hill. ("Tall" describes the house.)

* The *fluffy* dog wagged its tail. ("Fluffy" describes the dog.)

* He was a *kind* and *generous* man. ("Kind" and "generous" describe the man.)

Types of Descriptive Adjectives:

* Size: big, small, tiny, enormous

* Color: red, blue, green, yellow

* Shape: round, square, rectangular, triangular

* Texture: smooth, rough, soft, bumpy

* Taste: sweet, sour, salty, spicy

* Smell: fragrant, smelly, musky, floral

* Sound: loud, quiet, soft, harsh

* Quality: beautiful, ugly, smart, silly

Remember:

* Descriptive adjectives add richness and detail to your writing.

* Use them strategically to create vivid images in the reader's mind.

* Avoid using too many descriptive adjectives, as it can become overwhelming.

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