Looking for the right words to describe someone you know? Perhaps you want to write an email to a client and sound polite. Having a strong vocabulary of words in our back pocket helps us to describe the world around us. When we need to describe a person, it’s best to know a great word that matches our intended emotions, feelings, thoughts, or ideas.
Here are all of the words that can get used to describe someone you know.
Nice words to describe someone
- Attractive
- Best
- Clever
- Dandy
- Enlightened
- Famous
- Gallant
- Hardworking
- Ideal
- Just
- Kind
- Lavish
- Majestic
Positive words to describe someone
- Awesome
- Breathtaking
- Cute
- Dutiful
- Energetic
- Faithful
- Gentle
- Happy-Go-Lucky
- Illustrious
- Joyful
- Key
- Lawful
- Magical
“One-word” words to describe someone (positive and negative)
Positive words
- Authentic
- Brilliant
- Cooperative
- Dazzling
- Enigmatic
- Favorable
- Fair
- Genuine
- Happy
- Impressive
- Jolly
- Keen
- Law-abiding
- Magnetic
- Notable
Negative words
- Awful
- Bloated
- Coward
- Disgraceful
- Egocentric
- Feared
- Ghastly
- Hostile
- Impolite
- Jabbering
- Knavish
- Lame
- Maimed
Unique words to describe someone
- Malodorous
- Lachrymose
- Meshugge
- Ornery
- Odiferous
- Pusillanimous
- Pugnacious
- Quixotic
- Querulous
- Rambunctious
- Salubrious
Strong words to describe someone
- Fatherly
- Magnificent
- Noteworthy
- Opulent
- Prolific
- Perfect
- Queenly
- Romantic
- Royal
- Spectacular
- Tyrannical
A adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with A and that describe someone.
- Awkward
- Away
- Aware
- Awake
- Avoidable
- Avid
- Average
- Avant-Garde
- Available
- Authoritative
- Authoritarian
- Austrian
- Australian
- Auspicious
- Atypical
- Attentive
- Atrocious
- Athletic
- Astute
- Astounded
- Astonished
- Assuring
- Assured
- Assertive
- Aspiring
- Ashamed
- Artless
- Artistic
- Arrogant
- Arresting
- Aristocratic
- Argumentative
- Ardent
- Approving
- Appropriate
- Approachable
- Apprehensive
- Appreciative
- Appealing
- Appalling
- Apologetic
- Apathetic
- Anxious
- Antsy
- Antisocial
- Antagonistic
- Another
- Anonymous
- Annoying
- Annoyed
- Animated
- Angry
- Angered
- Angelic
- Anemic
- Ancient
- Amusing
- Amused
- Amicable
- Amiable
- American
- Ambulatory
- Ambitious
- Amazing
- Amazed
- Aloof
- Alone
- Alleged
- All-Around
- Alive
- Alien
- Alert
- Alarmed
- Airsick
- Agreeable
- Agitated
- Aggressive
- Aggravated
- Ageless
- African
- Afraid
- Affectionate
- Affable
- Adventurous
- Adult
- Adroit
- Adoring
- Adored
- Adorable
- Adoptive
- Adopted
- Admired
- Admirable
- Adequate
- Addicted
- Adaptive
- Adaptable
- Adamant
- Active
- Acrobatic
- Acrid
- Acknowledged
- Accused
- Accurate
- Accountable
- Accompanying
- Accommodating
- Acclaimed
- Accessible
- Accepting
- Abusive
- Absurd
- Abstracted
- Absorbed
- Absentminded
- Absent
- Abrupt
- Abrasive
- Abnormal
- Able-Bodied
- Able
- Abandoned
B adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with B and that describe someone.
- Buxom
- Bushy
- Burly
- Buddhist
- Brunette
- Bruised
- Brown
- Bronzed
- British
- Brazilian
- Brawny
- Brainy
- Boyish
- Bony
- Blushing
- Bloody
- Bloodless
- Blonde
- Blind
- Blameless
- Black
- Billowy
- Billable
- Biggest
- Bigger
- Big
- Biblical
- Bent
- Bendable
- Belgian
- Beckoning
- Beautiful
- Bearded
- Beaming
- Bawling
- Baritone
- Barbarous
- Banned
- Bankable
- Bandaged
- Balding
- Bald
- Babylonian
- Baby
- Babbling
C adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with C and that describe someone.
- Creative
- Cordial
- Comfortable
- Clean
- Civil
- Chic
- Cherished
- Cheery
- Cheerful
- Charming
- Certain
- Caring
- Careful
- Capable
- Calm
D adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with D and that describe someone.
- Dapper
- Dashing
- Daughterly
- Driven
- Disgruntled
- Diseased
- Discriminatory
- Discourteous
- Discouraged
- Disconnected
- Disciplined
- Disappointed
- Disagreeable
- Disadvantaged
- Disabled
- Dirty
- Direct
- Diplomatic
- Dingy
- Dim
- Diligent
- Dignified
- Difficult
- Different
- Devout
- Devoted
- Devious
- Devastated
- Determined
- Destructive
- Despondent
- Despicable
- Desperate
- Desirable
- Designer
- Deserted
- Deranged
- Depressed
- Dependable
- Demure
- Demonstrative
- Demented
- Demanding
- Delirious
- Delinquent
- Delightful
- Delighted
- Delicate
- Dejected
- Dehydrated
- Deformed
- Defiant
- Defensive
- Defensible
- Defenseless
- Defeated
- Dedicated
- Decrepit
- Decisive
- Deceptive
- Decent
- Deceiving
- Deceitful
- Debonair
- Dear
- Deaf
- Dead
E adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with E and that describe someone.
- Euphoric
- Ethical
- Essential
- Evangelical
- Exuberant
- Even-Tempered
- Extroverted
- Expressive
- Expressionless
- Expectant
- Exasperated
- Engaged
- Emotional
- Embittered
- Elite
- Educated
- Eagle-Eyed
- Eager
F adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with F and that describe someone.
- Fascistic
- Farcical
- Fawning
- Favorite
- Faulty
- Fatigued
- Fathomless
- Fathomable
- Fateful
- Fainthearted
- Fatal
- Fat
- Fast-moving
- Fastidious
- Fastest
- Fast
- Fashionable
- Fascinating
- Fascinated
- Farsighted
- Far-flung
- Faraway
- Far
- Fantastic
- Fancy
- Fanciful
- Fanatical
- Famished
- Familiar
- Faltering
- Falsified
- False
- Fallacious
- Faithless
- Faint
- Failed
- Fading
- Faded
- Factual
- Factitious
- Facial
- Facetious
- Fabulous
- Fabled
G adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with G and that describe someone.
- Gutsy
- Gushy
- Gushing
- Gullible
- Guilty
- Guilt-Ridden
- Guiltless
- Guileless
- Guarded
- Grumpy
- Grumbling
- Gruff
- Gruesome
- Grubby
- Grown-Up
- Growling
- Grouchy
- Grotesque
- Gross
- Groovy
- Groomed
- Groggy
- Groaning
- Gripping
- Grinning
- Grieving
- Gregarious
- Green
- Greek
- Greedy
- Greatest
- Great
- Grating
- Grateful
- Grandiose
- Grand
- Gracious
- Graceful
- Gorgeous
- Goofy
- Good-Natured
- Good-Looking
- Good-For-Nothing
- Good
- Golden
- Gold-Digging
- Godly
- God-Like
- God-Awful
- Gnarly
- Gluttonous
- Glum
- Glowing
- Glorious
- Gloomy
- Glittering
- Glistening
- Glib
- Gleeful
- Gleaming
- Glamorous
- Giving
- Gilded
- Giggling
- Gigantic
- Gifted
- Giddy
- Giant
- Ghoulish
- Ghostly
- German
- Geriatric
- Genial
- Generous
- Generic
- General
- Gawky
- Gaunt
- Gaudy
- Garrulous
- Gargantuan
- Gangly
- Galling
- Gabby
H adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with H and that describe someone.
- Hot-Headed
- Hot-Blooded
- Hot
- Hospitable
- Horrifying
- Horrified
- Horrific
- Horrid
- Horrible
- Horrendous
- Hormonal
- Hopeless
- Hopeful
- Honorable
- Honest-To-Goodness
- Honest
- Homeopathic
- Homely
- Homeless
- Home
- Hollow
- Holistic
- Hoggish
- Historical
- His
- Hindu
- Hilarious
- High-Spirited
- High-Risk
- High-Maintenance
- High-Functioning
- Highest
- High Powered
- High
- Hideous
- Hesitant
- Heroic
- Her
- Helpless
- Helpful
- Hefty
- Heavy
- Heartless
- Heartbroken
- Heartbreaking
- Healthy
- Head
- Haughty
- Hateful
- Hated
- Hasty
- Harsh
- Harried
- Harmless
- Harmful
- Hapless
- Haphazard
- Handy
- Handsome
- Half-Hearted
- Hairy
- Hairless
- Haggard
I adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with I and that describe someone.
- Italian
- Irritating
- Irritated
- Irritable
- Irresponsible
- Irresistible
- Irreplaceable
- Irrational
- Irksome
- Irish
- Irate
- Invincible
- Invaluable
- Introverted
- Intrigued
- Intrepid
- Intransigent
- Intimidating
- Interracial
- Interesting
- Intelligent
- Intellectual
- Insulting
- Instinctive
- Inspiring
- Inspirational
- Insincere
- Insightful
- Insensitive
- Insecure
- Insane
- Inquisitive
- Innovative
- Innocent
- Injured
- Inhuman
- Inhospitable
- Inhibited
- Infuriating
- Infuriated
- Influential
- Inflexible
- Inferior
- Infatuated
- Infamous
- Infallible
- Ineloquent
- Inelegant
- Ineffective
- Industrious
- Indonesian
- Individual
- Indisputable
- Indispensable
- Indiscreet
- Indigenous
- Indifferent
- Indian
- Indestructible
- Independent
- Indecisive
- Indecent
- Incredible
- Incorruptible
- Incorrigible
- Inconsolable
- Inconsiderate
- Incompetent
- Incompatible
- Incomparable
- Incoherent
- Incapable
- Inattentive
- Inartistic
- Inarticulate
- Inappropriate
- Inadequate
- Inactive
- Inaccessible
- Impure
- Impulsive
- Improved
- Impressionable
- Impoverished
- Impossible
- Important
- Implosive
- Impersonal
- Imperfect
- Impatient
- Immoral
- Immature
- Immanent
- Imaginative
- Illiterate
- Ill-Humored
- Ill-Equipped
- Illegitimate
- Illegible
- Illegal
- Ill
- Ignorant
- Idiotic
- Idealistic
- Icky
J adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with J and that describe someone.
- Juvenile
- Junior
- Jumpy
- Judicious
- Judgmental
- Jubilant
- Joyous
- Joyless
- Jovial
- Jocund
- Jocular
- Jobless
- Jittery
- Jinxed
- Jewish
- Jeering
- Jealous
- Jaunty
- Jaundiced
- Japanese
- Jainist
- Jaded
K adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with K and that describe someone.
- Korean
- Kooky
- Kookie
- Known
- Knowledgeable
- Knocked-Up
- Knightly
- Klutzy
- Kinky
- Kingly
- Kindred
- Kindly
- Kind-Hearted
L adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with L and that describe someone.
- Lyrical
- Lying
- Luxurious
- Luxuriant
- Lusty
- Lustrous
- Lustful
- Lush
- Luscious
- Lurid
- Lunatic
- Lumpy
- Lumpen
- Luminous
- Luminescent
- Lumbering
- Lukewarm
- Lugubrious
- Luculent
- Lucrative
- Lucky
- Luckless
- Lucid
- Lubberly
- Loyal
- Low-spirited
- Low-ranking
- Lowly
- Lower
- Lowbrow
- Lowbred
- Low
- Loving
- Lovely
- Lovelorn
- Loveless
- Lovable
- Loutish
- Lousy
- Loud-mouthed
- Loser
- Loquacious
- Lopsided
- Loopy
- Loony
- Long-sighted
- Lonesome
- Lonely
- Logical
- Lofty
- Loathsome
- Loathly
- Livid
- Lively
- Litigious
- Lithesome
- Lithe
- Literate
- Literary
- Listless
- Lissome
- Lionhearted
- Lincolnesque
- Limping
- Limpid
- Limp
- Limitless
- Limited
- Limber
- Lily-livered
- Like-minded
- Likable
- Lighthearted
- Light-fingered
- Life-threatening
- Lifesaving
- Lifeless
- Life-giving
- Licentious
- Libidinous
- Libelous
- Liable
- Lewd
- Level-headed
- Lettered
- Lethargic
- Less-qualified
- Lesser-known
- Lesser
- Less
- Lenient
- Legitimate
- Legendary
- Leering
- Lecherous
- Leathery
- Learned
- Lean
- Leading
- Leaden
- Lead
- Lazy
- Lax
- Lawless
- Laureled
- Laureate
- Laughing
- Laughable
- Laudable
- Late
- Last
- Lascivious
- Larcenous
- Languishing
- Languid
- Lamentable
- Lamblike
- Lambent
- Laid-back
M adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with M and that describe someone.
- Machinelike
- Macro
- Macrobiotic
- Macroeconomic
- Maculate
- Mad
- Madcap
- Maddened
- Magenta
- Maggoty
- Magisterial
- Magnetized
- Magnified
- Maiden
- Maidenlike
- Mailed
- Main
- Mainstreamed
- Maintainable
- Major
- Majuscular
- Majuscule
- Malarial
- Malaysian
- Maleficent
- Malevolent
- Malformed
- Malicious
- Malignant
- Malleable
- Malted
- Maltese
- Malthusian
- Mammary
- Mammoth
- Manageable
- Mandatory
- Mandean
- Manful
- Mangey
- Maniclike
- Manifest
- Manifold
- Manipulative
- Manky
- Manlike
- Manly
- Manned
- Mannerly
- Mannish
- Manque
- Mantled
- Manual
- Manufactured
- Many
- Maoist
- Maplelike
- Marauding
- Marbled
- Marine
- Marital
- Maritime
- Marked
- Marketable
- Marly
- Maroon
- Marred
- Marriageable
- Married
- Marshy
- Marsupial
- Martial
- Martian
- Marvelous
- Masculine
- Masked
- Masonic
- Masoretic
- Mass
- Massive
- Master
- Mastered
- Masterful
- Masterless
- Masterly
- Mastoid
- Matching
- Matchless
- Mated
- Material
- Maternal
- Mathematical
- Matriarchal
- Matrilineal
- Matrimonial
- Matronly
- Matt
- Matte
- Matted
- Maturational
- Mature
- Matured
- Matutinal
- Maudlin
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mauve
- Maverick
- Mawkish
- Maxi
- Maxillary
- Maximal
- Maximizing
- Maximum
- Mayoral
- Mazed
- Mazy
- Meager
- Meagerly
- Meagre
- Mealy
- Mean
- Meandering
- Meaning
- Meaningful
- Meaningless
- Measly
- Measurable
- Measured
- Measureless
- Meatless
- Meaty
- Mechanic
- Mechanical
- Mechanistic
- Mechanized
- Medieval
- Medial
- Mediatorial
- Mediatory
- Medicative
- Medium
- Medullary
- Megascopic
- Meiotic
- Melancholy
- Mellow
- Melodic
- Melodious
- Meltable
- Melted
- Melting
- Membered
- Memberless
- Memorable
- Menacing
- Mendacious
- Mendelian
- Meningeal
- Mensal
- Menstrual
- Mensurable
- Mensural
- Mental
- Mephitic
- Mercenary
- Mercerised
- Merciful
- Merciless
- Mercurial
- Mercuric
- Mercurous
- Mere
- Merged
- Merging
- Meridian
- Meritable
- Merited
- Meritless
- Merry
- Mesial
- Mesic
- Mesmeric
- Mesonic
- Messy
- Metal
- Meteoric
- Metric
- Metrical
- Mettlesome
- Mexican
- Micro
N adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with N and that describe someone.
- Naked
- Nameless
- Narrow
- Nasal
- Nasty
- Native
- Naughty
- Nauseated
- Nauseous
- Neanderthal
- Neanderthal
- Nearsighted
- Neat
- Needy
- Neglected
- Negligent
- Neighborly
- Nepalese
- Nepali
- Nerdy
- New
- Newest
- Next
- Next-door
- Nigerian
- Nimble
- Noble
- Noisome
- Noisy
- Noncommittal
- Noncompetitive
- Nondescript
- Nonpartisan
- Nonproductive
- Normal
- Norse
- Norwegian
- Noticeable
- Notorious
- Novel
- Nude
- Numb
- Numerous
O adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with O and that describe someone.
- Oafish
- Obedient
- Obese
- Objectionable
- Objective
- Obliging
- Oblivious
- Obnoxious
- Obscene
- Obscure
- Observant
- Obsessive
- Obstinate
- Occupied
- Odd
- Odd-Looking
- Odious
- Offensive
- Offhanded
- Officious
- Ok
- Okay
- Old
- Older
- Oldest
- Old-Fashioned
- Ominous
- Omniscient
- Omnivorous
- One
- One-Sided
- Only
- Openhearted
- Open-Minded
- Opinionated
- Opportunistic
- Oppressive
- Optimistic
- Ordinary
- Original
- Orphaned
- Ostentatious
- Outgoing
- Outlandish
- Outraged
- Outrageous
- Outspoken
- Outstanding
- Overactive
- Overaggressive
- Overambitious
- Over-Assertive
- Overbearing
- Overcautious
- Overconfident
- Overcritical
- Overemotional
- Overenthusiastic
- Overjoyed
- Overoptimistic
- Overpowering
- Overprotective
- Overqualified
- Overrated
- Oversensitive
- Overwhelmed
- Overwhelming
- Overworked
- Overwrought
- Overzealous
P adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with P and that describe someone.
- Puzzling
- Puzzled
- Pushy
- Purposeless
- Purposeful
- Puritanical
- Pure
- Puny
- Punitive
- Punctual
- Pumped
- Puffy
- Puckish
- Public
- Psychotic
- Psychedelic
- Prying
- Prudential
- Prudent
- Provoking
- Provocative
- Proud
- Protestant
- Protective
- Prosperous
- Prospective
- Proportional
- Prophetic
- Proper
- Pronounced
- Prompt
- Promising
- Prominent
- Progressive
- Profuse
- Profound
- Proficient
- Professorial
- Professional
- Professed
- Profane
- Productive
- Problematic
- Probable
- Proactive
- Prized
- Prize
- Private
- Prissy
- Principled
- Principal
- Princely
- Primitive
- Primary
- Prim
- Prickly
- Pricey
- Priceless
- Pretty
- Pretentious
- Presumptuous
- Presumptive
- Prestigious
- Presidential
- Presentable
- Present
- Preposterous
- Prepared
- Preoccupied
- Premature
- Prejudiced
- Prehistoric
- Pregnant
- Preferential
- Preferable
- Preeminent
- Predominant
- Predisposed
- Predictable
- Precocious
- Precise
- Precious
- Praiseworthy
- Pragmatic
- Practical
- Powerless
- Powerful
- Potential
- Potent
- Posthumous
- Possessive
- Positive
- Portuguese
- Portly
- Popular
- Poor-Mannered
- Poorest
- Poorer
- Poor
- Ponderous
- Pompous
- Political
- Polite
- Polished
- Poisonous
- Poised
- Pointless
- Poignant
- Poetic
- Pneumatic
- Plump
- Plucky
- Plodding
- Pliable
- Plentiful
- Pleasurable
- Pleasing
- Pleased
- Pleasant
- Pleading
- Playful
- Plausible
- Plastic
- Plaintive
- Plain
- Placid
- Pivotal
- Pitiless
- Pitiful
- Piteous
- Pious
- Pigheaded
- Piercing
- Physiological
- Physical
- Photographic
- Phobic
- Philosophical
- Philanthropic
- Phenomenal
- Petulant
- Petty
- Pettish
- Petite
- Pessimistic
- Perverse
- Pervasive
- Perturbing
- Perturbed
- Pert
- Persuasive
- Personal
- Personable
- Persistent
- Persevering
- Perplexing
- Perplexed
- Perpetual
- Pernicious
- Permissive
- Permeable
- Permanent
- Perky
- Peripheral
- Perilous
- Perfumed
- Perfect
- Perceptive
- Perceptible
- Perceivable
- Peppery
- Pensive
- Penetrating
- Peevish
- Peeved
- Peerless
- Pedestrian
- Pedantic
- Peculiar
- Peaceful
- Peaceable
- Patronizing
- Patriotic
- Patient
- Pathological
- Pathetic
- Paternalistic
- Paternal
- Patchy
- Past
- Passive
- Passionate
- Passing
- Party
- Part-Time
- Partisan
- Particular
- Parsimonious
- Parental
- Pardonable
- Parched
- Parasitic
- Paranormal
- Panicky
- Pampered
- Pallid
- Pale
Q adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with Q and that describe someone.
- Quotable
- Quizzical
- Quivering
- Quirky
- Quintessential
- Quiet
- Quiescent
- Quick-Witted
- Quick-Thinking
- Quick-Tempered
- Quick-Paced
- Quick-Minded
- Quickest
- Quick-Acting
- Quick
- Questionable
- Queer
- Queasy
- Quarrelsome
- Quarantined
- Qualified
- Quackish
R adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with R and that describe someone.
- Ruthless
- Russian
- Rude
- Rowdy
- Rough
- Rotund
- Rigid
- Right-Handed
- Righteous
- Right
- Ridiculous
- Richest
- Richer
- Rich
- Revengeful
- Retired
- Restless
- Rested
- Responsive
- Responsible
- Respectful
- Respectable
- Resourceful
- Resolute
- Resilient
- Resident
- Reserved
- Resentful
- Reputable
- Repulsive
- Republican
- Representative
- Remorseless
- Remorseful
- Remarkable
- Religious
- Reliable
- Relevant
- Relentless
- Relaxed
- Relatable
- Reigning
- Regular
- Regal
- Red-Blooded
- Recognizable
- Reckless
- Receptive
- Rebellious
- Rebel
- Reassuring
- Reasonable
- Real
- Ready
- Ravishing
- Raucous
- Rational
- Rascally
- Rare
- Rakish
- Racist
S adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with S and that describe someone.
- Sad
- Saintly
- Sane
- Sarcastic
- Self-Assured
- Self-Centered
- Self-Confident
- Self-Interested
- Sentimental
- Serious
- Shintoist
- Shocked
- Short
- Short-Tempered
- Shrewd
- Sick
- Silly
- Simpleminded
- Sincere
- Sinful
- Single
- Single-Minded
- Skilled
- Sleeping
- Sleepy
- Slender
- Slick
- Slim
- Sly
- Small
- Smart
- Smartest
- Sneaky
- Snotty
- Soaked
- Speechless
- Spineless
- Spirited
- Spiritless
- Spiteful
- Splendid
- Spoiled
- Spooky
- Stable
- Star-Crossed
- Startled
- Steaming
- Sterile
- Stern
- Straight
- Strange
- Strong
- Strongest
- Stubborn
- Stuck-Up
- Studious
- Stunned
- Stunning
- Stylish
- Suave
- Submissive
- Successful
- Supreme
- Suspected
- Sweet
T adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with T and that describe someone.
- Taciturn
- Tacky
- Tactful
- Tactical
- Tactless
- Take-Charge
- Talented
- Talkative
- Tall
- Tame
- Tan
- Tanned
- Tardy
- Targeted
- Taut
- Teachable
- Tearful
- Tearing
- Technical
- Teenage
- Telepathic
- Temperamental
- Temperate
- Tempestuous
- Tempted
- Ten
- Tenacious
- Tender
- Tenderhearted
- Tense
- Terrible
- Terrific
- Terrified
- Testy
- Tetchy
- Thankful
- Thankless
- Theatrical
- Theoretical
- Thick
- Thin
- Thirsty
- Thorough
- Thoughtful
- Thoughtless
- Threatened
- Threatening
- Thriftless
- Thrifty
- Thrilled
- Tidy
- Tight
- Timeless
- Timely
- Timid
- Tiny
- Tipsy
- Tired
- Tireless
- Tiresome
- Tolerable
- Tolerant
- Tone-Deaf
- Toneless
- Toothsome
- Toothy
- Tormented
- Torpid
- Touched
- Touchy
- Tough
- Towering
- Traditional
- Trainable
- Traitorous
- Transcendent
- Transformed
- Transient
- Transparent
- Transplanted
- Treasured
- Tremendous
- Tremulous
- Trendy
- Tribal
- Tricky
- Triumphant
- Troubled
- Troublesome
- Truculent
- True
- Trusted
- Trustful
- Trusting
- Trustworthy
- Truthful
- Tumultuous
- Twinkling
- Twitter-Pated
U adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with U and that describe someone.
- Useless
- Useful
- Urbane
- Uptight
- Upset
- Upright
- Uppity
- Upbeat
- Unyielding
- Unworthy
- Unwitting
- Unwise
- Unwilling
- Unwholesome
- Unwavering
- Unwary
- Unusual
- Untruthful
- Untrustworthy
- Untroubled
- Untrained
- Unsure
- Unsupported
- Unsociable
- Unruly
- Unruffled
- Unromantic
- Unrestrained
- Unresponsive
- Unrespectable
- Unreasonable
- Unrealistic
- Unmanly
- Unmanageable
- Unlucky
- Unloved
- Unlikable
- Unkind
- Uninspired
- Uninjured
- Uninitiated
- Uninformed
- Unimpressive
- Unimpeachable
- Unimaginative
- Unimaginable
- Unilateral
- Unhelpful
- Unhealthy
- Unharmed
- Unhappy
- Unhandsome
- Ungrateful
- Ungracious
- Ungraceful
- Unglamorous
- Unfocused
- Unfeeling
- Unfavorable
- Unfashionable
- Unfaltering
- Unfaithful
- Unfailing
- Unexpected
- Unexcited
- Unexceptional
- Unerring
- Unenviable
- Unenthusiastic
- Unencumbered
- Unemployed
- Unemotional
- Uneducated
- Undoubted
- Undisputed
- Undisciplined
- Undiplomatic
- Undeveloped
- Undeterred
- Undesirable
- Understanding
- Underrated
- Undefeated
- Undaunted
- Uncritical
- Uncreative
- Uncouth
- Uncoordinated
- Uncooperative
- Unconvincing
- Uncontrollable
- Unconstructive
- Unconscious
- Unconscionable
- Unconditional
- Unconcerned
- Uncompromising
- Uncommunicative
- Uncommitted
- Uncomfortable
- Unclean
- Uncivilized
- Uncharitable
- Uncharacteristic
- Unchangeable
- Uncertain
- Uncaring
- Unbreakable
- Unblushing
- Unblinking
- Unblemished
- Unbiased
- Unbendable
- Unbelieving
- Unbelievable
- Unbearable
- Unbalanced
- Unappealing
- Unacceptable
- Unable
- Unabashed
- Ugly
V adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with V and that describe someone.
- Vulnerable
- Vulgar
- Voracious
- Voluptuous
- Voiceless
- Vocal
- Vivid
- Vivacious
- Vital
- Visionary
- Visible
- Virtuous
- Violent
- Vindictive
- Villainous
- Vile
- Vigorous
- Vigilant
- Victorious
- Vicious
- Vibrant
- Versed
- Verbose
- Venturesome
- Venomous
- Vengeful
- Venerable
- Venal
- Vehement
- Valuable
- Valorous
- Valiant
- Vain
- Vagrant
- Vagabond
- Vacuous
W adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with W and that describe someone.
- Wry
- Wrathful
- Worthy
- Worthless
- Worth
- Worst
- Worshipful
- Worse
- Willing
- Willful
- Wild
- Wide-Eyed
- Wicked
- Wholesome
- Wholehearted
- Whimsical
- Well-Versed
- Well-Traveled
- Well-To-Do
- Watchful
- Wasted
- Waspy
- Waspish
- Wary
- Warmest
- Warm-Blooded
- Warm
- Wacky
X adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with X and that describe someone.
- Xrayic
- Xonked
- Xenophobic
- Xenodochial
- Xenacious
- Xaroncharoo
- Xany
- Xanthoriatic
Y adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with Y and that describe someone.
- Yummy
- Yucky
- Youthful
- Young-Looking
- Youngish
- Youngest
- Younger
- Young
- Yogic
- Yielding
- Yiddish
- Yemenite
- Yemeni
- Yellow-Bellied
- Yellow
- Yearling
- Yappy
Z adjectives to describe a person
Adjectives that start with Z and that describe someone.
- Zooty
- Zonked
- Zoetic
- Zippy
- Zionist
- Zimbabwean
- Zesty
- Zestful
- Zero
- Zen
- Zealous
- Zany
- Zambian
- Zairean
- Zaftig
Words to describe someone (images)
Positive word lists
When you’re looking for positive words (for general use or for describing someone), try these lists:
- Positive words that start with A
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- Positive words that start with H
- Positive words that start with I
- Positive words that start with J
- Positive words that start with K
- Positive words that start with L
- Positive words that start with M
- Positive words that start with N
- Positive words that start with O
- Positive words that start with P
- Positive words that start with Q
- Positive words that start with R
- Positive words that start with S
- Positive words that start with T
- Positive words that start with U
- Positive words that start with V
- Positive words that start with W
- Positive words that start with X
- Positive words that start with Y
- Positive words that start with Z
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- Personal Pronoun
- Personification
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