One word answers to describe someone

Why One-Word Answer Questions? 

If you’re looking to have a fun time with your spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, partner, or even friend, or to get to know them more, asking questions is one of the sure ways to. 

Apart from having fun, it’s a sure way to know your spouse in a relaxed atmosphere. 

What better way to know someone than when the mood is great? 

Also, it could be a way to stimulate your/their brain and get creative. 

Instructions

1.This is not a regular question and answer game. It’s strictly one-word answer questions. 

Meaning, the answer to every question must be one word.

2. You can take turns in asking these questions and assign a mark to each question to declare a winner maybe or just to know the number of correct answers. 

3. You can also set a time limit for each answer so that the game is more structured. For instance, a maximum of 10 seconds to answer each question, depending on the capacity and agreement of the people involved. 

Have fun with these 100 cool one-word answer questions game!! 

1.Describe your life 

2. Your feeling right now 

3. Your childhood 

4. Your high school experience 

5. Your celebrity crush

6. What you have a phobia for

7. Your dream job 

8. Your favorite hobby

9. Your favorite holiday destination 

10. Your next holiday destination 

11. Describe your country 

12. Describe your president

13. Describe your boss

14. Describe your job

15. Your college experience 

16. Your first date ever

17. Describe your first day in high school 

18. The first name of your first best friend 

19. Describe your workplace 

20. Describe yourself 

21. Describe your first kiss

22. Describe your first boyfriend/girlfriend 

23. Where is your happy place? 

24. What’s your guilty pleasure? 

25. Describe your first day at work

26. Describe your first job interview 

27. What would you rather be doing right now? 

28. What’s the best gift you’ve ever received 

29. What’s your favourite board game? 

30. Your favorite book in the Bible (if you’re a Christian) 

31. A skincare product you can’t do without 

32. Your favorite subject in high school 

33. Your personality 

34. Your most cherished attribute 

35. Your favorite physical feature

36. The first thing you notice in others

37. A subject you’d teach if you were a teacher

38. Your least favorite subject 

39. A home appliance you can’t do without 

40. Your least favorite household chore

41. Your favorite household chore

42. One thing you regret ever trying and would try again

43. One thing you’re looking forward to trying 

44. If you could go under the knife, what part of your body would you love to work on? 

45. One thing you could do all day every day

46. One world problem you’d solve if you had the power 

47. What you’d never buy with your money 

48. An item you’d buy if you received a gift of 1M dollars 

49. An activity you think should be banned 

50. Describe the world 

51. Your favorite animal

52. If there was a second life, you would love to come back as a man or woman?. 

53. Your favorite color

54. A job you would never do even if the salary was 1M dollars a month

55. The sweetest name if you’ve ever heard

56. A celebrity you’d love to date

57. Your least favorite celebrity 

58. The most unrewarding job in the world 

59. Your favorite day of the week

60. Your favorite time of the year 

61. Your favorite time of the day 

62. Your mood when you wake up

63. The most unnecessary job

64. One thing you love about winter 

65. One thing you love about summer

66. A place you’d love to visit again

67. Your very first opinion of me

68. Love is – – – – 

69. Your role model

70. Favorite sport

71. Favorite meal of the day

72. Your favorite waking time

73. Your favorite sleeping time

74. The quality you value most in others

75. A habit you’d love to give up

76. A language you’d love to learn

77. What you think is overrated

78. What you think is underrated

79. A skill you think everyone should learn 

80. What you find most boring 

81. Your favorite bird

82. Your most-priced possession 

83. The most useless thing you’ve ever bought 

84. First thing you touch when you wake up

85. What makes you angry? 

86. Your favorite fashion item 

87. An unpopular person you think is a hero

88. Your favorite part of the house 

89. Your favorite drink 

90. Your favorite exercise activity 

91. If you were a sales person, what product would you love to sell

92. One thing you hate

93. One thing you’re so good at

94. One thing you’re obsessed with

95. Your favorite word 

96. People you think deserve the greatest punishment 

97. The person you’d give anything to see 

98. The person you wish never to see

99. A place you’d never go even if you were paid 1M dollars 

100. One thing you think is more important than money. 

Have fun! 

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Each of us is a complex human being. We have our strengths and weaknesses, our past, dream,s our friends and role models. Each of us is unique, and it may take more than 1,000 words to give at least a somehow accurate description of any person in the world. Still, it would be only somehow accurate. 

What to do, however, when hiring managers ask you to describe yourself with the help of one word only? That’s really a tricky situation. They typically expect to hear your greatest strength, or something that is really characteristic for you, something that makes you stand out from the other job applicants in the hiring process. But it’s a silly question indeed, because one word does never tell the entire story…

Silly or not, you may get this question in your interview. And you should not remain silent, or think for five minutes before you pick the one word that describes you better than anything else. I put together a list of 100 words, each of them telling something about a person, and divided it to ten groups. Let’s see if you can find your winner in my selection.

100 sample answers to “Describe yourself in one word” interview question

• Ambitious, bold, creative, positive, passionate, empathic, transparent, honest, resilient, humble.
• Leader, follower, manager, coach, technician, engineer, teacher, winner, entertainer, entrepreneur.
• Indescribable, unique, me, nobody, complicated, complex, human, mother, father, loner.
• Athlete, artist, musician, painter, player, gamer, builder, destroyer, gunner, victim.
• Dreamer, idealist, philosopher, realist, optimist, pessimist, poet, soul, brain, heart.
• Tall, young, old, experienced, inexperienced, learner, pupil, short, healthy, fit.
• Crazy, unpredictable, superhero, lunatic, demon, God, devil, archangel, joker, ace.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, skilled, flexible, elaborate, adaptable, sociable, listener, talker, alive.
• Nervous, confident, brilliant, forgiving, unprepared, prepared, strong, excited, happy, undecided.
• Lost, unemployed, thriving, struggling, hoping, praying, trying, dreaming, screaming, nothing.

What you pick means a lot to you–either in good or bad way

Be careful about your choice. It indicates (at least in the eyes of the interviewers) what matters the most to you. Let me give you a few examples. If you pick a role, or a name of a profession you have or field you studies (manager, engineer, teacher, programmer, etc), it shows that work is really important to you, that it is what you think about the most, and perhaps even live for. Not a bad choice for most hiring managers.

If you pick a character ability–some strength (empathic, responsible, honest, etc), it suggest that you built your identity around this ability, and consider it the greatest asset you can offer to your next employer. This can work work, especially if you pick something fitting to the job description, or for the the company culture.

Is it okay to pick a weakness?

Maybe you feel like a victim, or really unlucky in your life. Or you are just a dreamer, still waiting for your opportunity to realize your ambitions. Or you feel lonely, deserted, or almost a nobody.

I have complete understanding for your feelings. Who says that he never experienced something similar is lying. All of us have some bad days. However, you should focus on something positive in a job interview. Nobody wants to hire an employee who will walk around the office with their head bent, pitting themselves, or even seeding negativity in their colleagues.

Referring to your emotion or condition when it comes to interviewing is another interesting idea

Why not saying that you are excited, or enthusiastic? It is always good if the hiring managers get an impression that the interview is important to you, that you are happy to be where you are. You can describe these feelings when they ask you to describe yourself in one word.

After all, our emotions change, so do our roles in life. Hence it is fine to pick something fleeting, something that describes who you are, or how you feel, in the exact moment when they ask the question. If the interview isn’t going well, or you flopped some questions, you can even pick unprepared, or nervous for your answer.

Experiment with unconventional answers when you have nothing to lose

Interview is a sales talk, and you should try to tell them something that makes a good impression, that show you in the best possible light. However, if the “sales talk” hasn’t been going well up to this point, if you feel that your chances are getting slimmer with each next question, you can try your luck with something unconventional, or even bizarre.

When you find yourself in a situation when you have nothing to lose, why not characterize yourself as crazy, alive, or as an ace, an idealist, or even as a soul? Such a choice allows for a lot of options when they ask you to elaborate on your answer.

And even if they do not ask you to elaborate on your strange choice, it is definitely something they will remember long time after the end of your interview. It’s better when they remember you in any association, than when they forget you five minutes after the end of your interview, perhaps because you told them the same things everyone else did…

If they give you a chance, you should elaborate on your answer

One word is not really enough, but initially that’s what you should say. Because it’s also a test of your ability to follow instructions and orders, so one word is one word, and if you say three or opt for an entire sentence, you are losing points in this interview.

However, if there’s a moment of silence once you tell your word, you may ask whether they do not want you to elaborate on your characteristic, on the one word you picked. And that’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, a chance to explain how the characteristic will help you in your new job, or why the one is so important, so special to you, that you picked it from the huge selection of words that characterize your character, life, and attitude…

Ready to answer this one? I hope so! Check also sample answers to other tricky interview questions:

• Does your academic record accurately reflect your capabilities?
• What would you do if you saw a co-worker stealing a small item or giving food to someone without paying?
• If you were an animal, what would you be?

An extensive list of the best words to describe someone in English! There are a million ways to describe someone. Some people want to be called thinkers. Others like to be called visionaries. And then some prefer to be called leaders. Words matter when you’re trying to describe others because they can help you figure out if you’re dealing with a potential best friend or an imposter.

If you’re unsure if someone else is right for you, ask yourself this question: What would the author of your favorite books have to say about me? You may find that the answer is something positive, but it might also point toward red flags that you should probably immediately cut off contact with that person.

Good and Positive Words to Describe Someone

• Adaptable
• Adventurous
• Affable
• Ambitious
• Articulate
• Assertive
• Authentic
• Benevolent
• Brave
• Bright
• Calm
• Capable
• Caring
• Charismatic
• Cheerful
• Classy
• Clever
• Compassionate
• Confident
• Considerate
• Courageous
• Creative
• Cultured
• Curious
• Daring
• Decisive
• Dedicated
• Dependable
• Determined
• Diligent
• Diplomatic
• Discerning
• Driven
• Dynamic
• Educated
• Efficient
• Elegant
• Empathetic
• Encouraging
• Energetic
• Enthusiastic
• Ethical
• Experienced
• Expressive
• Fair
• Fearless
• Flexible
• Forgiving
• Friendly
• Fun-loving
• Generous
• Gentle
• Genuine
• Gracious
• Gregarious
• Happy
• Hardworking
• Helpful
• Honest
• Honorable
• Humble
• Humorous
• Idealistic
• Imaginative
• Independent
• Industrious
• Innovative
• Insightful
• Inspirational
• Intelligent
• Intuitive
• Inventive
• Joyful
• Kind
• Kind-hearted
• Knowledgeable
• Leaderly
• Logical
• Loving
• Loyal
• Meticulous
• Modest
• Motivated
• Natural
• Noble
• Nurturing
• Observant
• Open-minded
• Optimistic
• Passionate
• Persistent
• Resilient
• Resourceful
• Responsible
• Skilled
• Sociable
• Supportive
• Talented
• Thoughtful
• Trustworthy

Related: Positive Adjectives to Describe Someone 

Nice Words to Describe Someone

• Kind
• Compassionate
• Empathetic
• Humble
• Generous
• Thoughtful
• Honest
• Trustworthy
• Respectful
• Reliable
• Loyal
• Optimistic
• Enthusiastic
• Passionate
• Confident
• Intelligent
• Creative
• Imaginative
• Innovative
• Articulate
• Charismatic
• Charming
• Gracious
• Polite
• Considerate
• Warm-hearted
• Sincere
• Genuine
• Authentic
• Ambitious
• Driven
• Hard-working
• Diligent
• Patient
• Persevering
• Persistent
• Decisive
• Responsible
• Disciplined
• Well-mannered
• Well-spoken
• Cultured
• Sophisticated
• Elegant
• Classy
• Stylish
• Outgoing
• Sociable
• Friendly
• Fun-loving

Related: Adjectives To Describe A Person

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Words to Describe Someone’s Appearance

• Beautiful
• Handsome
• Gorgeous
• Cute
• Pretty
• Stunning
• Attractive
• Radiant
• Striking
• Dazzling
• Elegant
• Sophisticated
• Chic
• Fashionable
• Stylish
• Trendy
• Neat
• Tidy
• Polished
• Groomed
• Impeccable
• Charming
• Alluring
• Mesmerizing
• Enchanting
• Captivating
• Magnetic
• Angelic
• Divine
• Glowing

Related: Words to Describe Someone’s Appearance

Words to Describe Someone’s Personality

• Altruistic
• Gracious
• Courteous
• Polite
• Humble
• Modest
• Genuine
• Sincere
• Authentic
• Unpretentious
• Straightforward
• Transparent
• Genuine
• Self-aware
• Mindful
• Thought-provoking
• Intellectual
• Wise
• Disciplined
• Focused
• Driven
• Ambitious
• Goal-oriented
• Visionary
• Innovative
• Progressive
• Eclectic
• Adventurous
• Free-spirited
• Independent
• Self-sufficient
• Empowered
• Confident
• Self-assured
• Assertive
• Bold
• Fearless
• Tenacious
• Persistent
• Passionate

Related: Words to Describe Someone’s Personality

Words to Describe Someone’s Feelings and Emotions

• Happy
• Joyful
• Excited
• Delighted
• Elated
• Ecstatic
• Thrilled
• Grateful
• Content
• Peaceful
• Calm
• Serene
• Relaxed
• Comfortable
• Secure
• Confident
• Optimistic
• Hopeful
• Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Inspired
• Amazed
• Fascinated
• Intrigued
• Curious
• Surprised
• Startled
• Shocked
• Afraid
• Scared
• Anxious
• Nervous
• Worried
• Stressed
• Overwhelmed
• Frustrated
• Irritated
• Angry
• Resentful
• Sad

Related: Words to Describe Someone’s Feelings

Words to Describe Someone’s Behaviour

• Well-mannered
• Courteous
• Polite
• Respectful
• Honest
• Trustworthy
• Reliable
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Cooperative
• Collaborative
• Supportive
• Understanding
• Tolerant
• Patient
• Empathetic
• Compassionate
• Caring
• Kind
• Thoughtful
• Considerate
• Generous
• Giving
• Charitable
• Helpful
• Altruistic
• Selfless
• Diplomatic
• Professional
• Diligent
• Hardworking
• Productive
• Efficient
• Organized
• Methodical
• Innovative
• Creative
• Versatile
• Resourceful
• Problem-solving

Words to Describe Someone’s Mental Ability

• Intelligent
• Bright
• Smart
• Sharp
• Quick-witted
• Clever
• Knowledgeable
• Educated
• Well-read
• Analytical
• Logical
• Reasonable
• Rational
• Critical
• Creative
• Innovative
• Inventive
• Imaginative
• Curious
• Inquisitive
• Open-minded
• Adaptive
• Flexible
• Resilient
• Perceptive
• Observant
• Attentive
• Alert
• Discerning
• Thoughtful
• Reflective
• Contemplative
• Meditative
• Introspective
• Insightful
• Wise
• Astute
• Savvy
• Genius
• Mastermind

Words to Describe Someone’s Clothing and Dressing

• Stylish
• Trendy
• Fashionable
• Chic
• Classy
• Elegant
• Sophisticated
• Refined
• Dapper
• Sharp
• Neat
• Immaculate
• Well-groomed
• Polished
• Suave
• Modish
• Hip
• Cool
• Contemporary
• Casual
• Formal
• Business-like
• Professional
• Relaxed
• Comfortable
• Effortless
• Bold
• Colorful
• Vibrant
• Eclectic
• Bohemian
• Retro
• Vintage
• Classic
• Traditional
• Exquisite
• Glamorous
• Showy
• Flashy
• Trendsetting

Words to Describe Someone’s Accomplishments

• Impressive
• Outstanding
• Remarkable
• Extraordinary
• Exemplary
• Distinguished
• Exceptional
• Achieved
• Successful
• Notable
• Accomplished
• Exceptional
• Admirable
• Talented
• Skilled
• Proficient
• Competent
• Expert
• Masterful
• Gifted

Words to Describe Someone’s Skills

• Proficient
• Skilled
• Expert
• Competent
• Talented
• Masterful
• Experienced
• Capable
• Adroit
• Adept
• Accomplished
• Dexterous
• Practiced
• Versatile
• Efficient
• Resourceful
• Knowledgeable
• Innovative
• Creative
• Problem-solver

Neutral Adjectives to Describe Someone

• Rational
• Observant
• Analytical
• Calm
• Practical
• Logical
• Detail-oriented
• Composed
• Methodical
• Meticulous
• Efficient
• Reliable
• Resourceful
• Patient
• Steady
• Diligent
• Persistent
• Thorough
• Systematic
• Organized
• Adaptable
• Versatile
• Independent
• Objective
• Unbiased
• Impartial
• Diplomatic
• Tactful
• Respectful
• Courteous
• Cautious
• Prudent
• Reasonable
• Balanced
• Fair
• Imperturbable
• Discerning
• Judicious
• Sagacious
• Intuitive
• Clever
• Resourceful
• Innovative
• Creative
• Imaginative
• Insightful
• Open-minded
• Curious
• Inquisitive
• Investigative
• Detail-focused
• Research-oriented
• Knowledgeable
• Educated
• Well-read
• Well-informed
• Informed
• Intellectually curious
• Articulate
• Expressive
• Clear-headed
• Decisive
• Confident
• Assertive
• Self-assured
• Self-reliant
• Self-sufficient
• Self-motivated
• Focused
• Determined
• Tenacious
• Ambitious
• Goal-oriented
• Driven
• Persistent
• Hard-working
• Industrious
• Persevering
• Enduring
• Resilient
• Strong-willed
• Assertive
• Courageous
• Confident
• Self-confident
• Resourceful
• Innovative
• Creative
• Imaginative
• Practical
• Logical
• Analytical
• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Precise
• Accurate
• Thorough
• Systematic
• Diligent
• Hard-working

Adjectives that Can Be Used to Describe Negative Behavior or Actions

It should be noted that it is not appropriate or helpful to use derogatory language or negative labels to describe others. Instead, it is better to focus on describing someone’s behavior or actions that you disagree with, rather than making generalizations about their character.

• Dishonest
• Selfish
• Arrogant
• Manipulative
• Judgmental
• Rude
• Inconsiderate
• Ignorant
• Closed-minded
• Intolerant
• Aggressive
• Condescending
• Lazy
• Irresponsible
• Untrustworthy
• Greedy
• Deceitful
• Cruel
• Disrespectful
• Unreliable

Common Words to Describe Someone

Best Adjectives to Describe Someone with Meanings

1. Adaptable – able to adjust easily to different circumstances
2. Adventurous – eager to take risks and try new things
3. Affectionate – showing love and warmth towards others
4. Aggressive – assertive and forceful in behavior
5. Ambitious – driven, goal-oriented
6. Ambivalent – having mixed or conflicting feelings about something or someone
7. Analytical – using logical reasoning and analysis to solve problems
8. Animated – lively and energetic in behavior or expression
9. Appreciative – expressing gratitude or admiration towards others
10. Arrogant – having an exaggerated sense of self-importance or superiority
11. Assertive – confident and self-assured in expressing one’s opinions and needs
12. Attentive – paying close attention and showing concern for others
13. Authentic – genuine and true to oneself
14. Bossy – tending to dominate or control others
15. Brave – courageous and fearless in the face of danger or adversity
16. Calm – composed and peaceful in demeanor
17. Capable – having the ability or skill to do something
18. Carefree – without worries or responsibilities, carefree
19. Caring – showing kindness and concern for others
20. Casual – relaxed and informal in behavior or style
21. Charismatic – possessing a magnetic personality or charm
22. Charming – attractive and pleasant in personality
23. Cheerful – happy and optimistic in demeanor
24. Childish – having immature or juvenile behaviors
25. Clumsy – awkward and lacking in coordination
26. Compassionate – showing sympathy and concern for others’ suffering
27. Confident – self-assured, self-reliant
28. Confused – lacking clarity or direction in thoughts or behavior
29. Conservative – holding traditional values or beliefs
30. Considerate – thoughtful and respectful of others’ feelings and needs
31. Controlling – tending to manipulate or control others
32. Courageous – showing bravery and determination in the face of adversity
33. Creative – imaginative, original
34. Curious – eager to learn or know more about things
35. Cynical – distrustful of others’ motives or sincerity
36. Daring – brave and willing to take risks
37. Decisive – able to make clear and quick decisions
38. Dedicated – committed and devoted to a cause or purpose
39. Dependable – reliable and trustworthy
40. Determined – persistent, resolute
41. Diplomatic – tactful and skilled in handling sensitive situations
42. Direct – straightforward and honest in communication
43. Disorganized – lacking order or structure in behavior or surroundings
44. Dominant – tending to exert control or influence over others
45. Dreamy – lost in thought or fantasy, often impractical
46. Easygoing – relaxed and laid-back in demeanor
47. Eccentric – unconventional or quirky in behavior or appearance
48. Empathetic – compassionate, understanding
49. Empathic – able to understand and share the feelings of others
50. Energetic – lively and full of energy
51. Enigmatic – mysterious and difficult to understand
52. Enthusiastic – passionate, excited
53. Extraverted – outgoing and sociable in behavior
54. Fearless – lacking fear or apprehension in the face of danger or challenge
55. Flirtatious – showing playful or romantic interest in others
56. Focused – having a clear and specific goal or objective in mind
57. Forgiving – able to let go of grudges and resentments towards others
58. Friendly – personable, easy to talk to
59. Frugal – careful and economical with money and resources
60. Funny – humorous and entertaining in speech or behavior
61. Generous – giving and sharing freely with others
62. Gentle – kind and soft in manner or behavior
63. Giving – generous and charitable towards others
64. Gregarious – sociable and outgoing in behavior
65. Hardworking – diligent and persistent in effort and work
66. Honest – truthful, sincere
67. Humorous – funny, amusing
68. Impulsive – acting without thinking through the consequences
69. Independent – self-sufficient, self-reliant
70. Inquisitive – curious, eager to learn or investigate
71. Intelligent – smart, knowledgeable
72. Introverted – reserved, preferring to be alone or in small groups
73. Judgmental – overly critical or quick to form opinions about others
74. Kind – caring, considerate
75. Loyal – faithful, dedicated
76. Meticulous – extremely careful and precise in detail
77. Nurturing – caring and supportive, especially towards others
78. Observant – paying close attention to detail, noticing things others might miss
79. Optimistic – positive, hopeful
80. Outgoing – extroverted, social, talkative
81. Passionate – having intense emotions or feelings towards something or someone
82. Persuasive – able to influence or convince others to believe or do something
83. Pessimistic – tending to see the worst or expect the worst outcome in situations
84. Reliable – dependable, trustworthy
85. Resourceful – able to find practical solutions to problems
86. Sincere – genuine, honest
87. Skeptical – tending to question or doubt the truth or validity of something
88. Spontaneous – impulsive, acting on the spur of the moment
89. Stubborn – refusing to change one’s mind or behavior, even when challenged or confronted
90. Thoughtful – considerate, attentive
91. Trustworthy – reliable, dependable
92. Versatile – adaptable, flexible
93. Witty – clever and humorous, able to come up with quick, clever remarks or retorts

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List of Common Words to Describe Someone

Here are some words that will describe people.

• Sympathetic
• Sensible
• Cute
• Loyal
• Funny
• Reliable
• Generous
• Smart
• Adventurous
• Able
• Abnormal
• Above-average
• Absent-minded
• Adaptable
• Affable
• Affectionate
• Agile
• Agreeable
• Alert
• Amazing
• Ambitious
• Amiable
• Amicable
• Amusing
• Analytical
• Angelic
• Apathetic
• Apprehensive
• Ardent
• Artificial
• Artistic
• Assertive
• Attentive
• Attractive
• Average
• Awesome
• Awful
• Balanced
• Bald
• Balding
• Beautiful
• Beefy
• Below-average
• Beneficent
• Big-boned
• Bleached
• Blue
• Blunt
• Boisterous
• Brave
• Bright
• Brilliant
• Broad
• Broad-minded
• Buff
• Burly
• Callous
• Calm
• Candid
• Cantankerous
• Capable
• Careful
• Careless
• Caustic
• Cautious
• Charming
• Cheerful
• Chic
• Childish
• Childlike
• Chubby
• Churlish
• Circumspect
• Civil
• Clean
• Clean-shaven
• Clever
• Close-cropped
• Clumsy
• Coherent
• Cold
• Communicative
• Compassionate
• Competent
• Composed
• Conceited
• Condescending
• Confident
• Confused
• Conscientious
• Considerate
• Content
• Convivial
• Cool
• Cool-headed
• Cooperative
• Cordial
• Courageous
• Courteous
• Cowardly
• Crabby
• Crafty
• Cranky
• Crass
• Creative
• Critical
• Cruel
• Curious
• Curly
• Curvy
• Cynical
• Dainty
• Decisive
• Deep
• Deferential
• Deft
• Delicate
• Delightful
• Demonic
• Demure
• Dependent
• Depressed
• Determined
• Devoted
• Dexterous
• Diligent
• Diplomatic
• Direct
• Dirty
• Disagreeable
• Discerning
• Discreet
• Disruptive
• Distant
• Distraught
• Distrustful
• Dowdy
• Dramatic
• Dreaded
• Dreary
• Drowsy
• Drugged
• Drunk
• Dull
• Dutiful
• Dyed
• Dynamic
• Eager
• Earnest
• Easygoing
• Efficient
• Egotistical
• Elderly
• Elfin
• Emotional
• Energetic
• Enterprising
• Enthusiastic
• Evasive
• Even-tempered
• Exacting
• Excellent
• Excitable
• Experienced
• Exuberant
• Fabulous
• Fair-minded
• Faithful
• Fastidious
• Fearless
• Ferocious
• Fervent
• Fiery
• Flabby
• Flaky
• Flashy
• Forceful
• Frank
• Friendly
• Fussy
• Gangly
• Gelled
• Gentle
• Ginger
• Gloomy
• Gluttonous
• Good
• Good-looking
• Gorgeous
• Greasy
• Great
• Gregarious
• Greying
• Groggy
• Grouchy
• Guarded
• Hairy
• Handsome
• Hardworking
• Hateful
• Hearty
• Helpful
• Hesitant
• Honest
• Hot
• Hot-headed
• Humorous
• Hypercritical
• Hysterical
• Idiotic
• Idle
• Illogical
• Imaginative
• Immature
• Immodest
• Impartial
• Impatient
• Imperturbable
• Impetuous
• Impractical
• Impressionable
• Impressive
• Impulsive
• Inactive
• Incisive
• Incompetent
• Inconsiderate
• Inconsistent
• Indefatigable
• Independent
• Indiscreet
• Indolent
• Industrious
• Inexperienced
• Insensitive
• Inspiring
• Intellectual
• Intelligent
• Interesting
• Intolerant
• Intuitive
• Inventive
• Irascible
• Irritable
• Irritating
• Jocular
• Jovial
• Joyous
• Judgmental
• Keen
• Kind
• Lame
• Lanky
• Lazy
• Lean
• Leery
• Lethargic
• Level-headed
• Listless
• Lithe
• Lively
• Local
• Logical
• Long-winded
• Lovable
• Lovelorn
• Lovely
• Loving
• Maternal
• Mature
• Mean
• Meddlesome
• Mercurial
• Methodical
• Meticulous
• Middle-aged
• Mild
• Miserable
• Modest
• Moronic
• Morose
• Motivated
• Musical
• Naive
• Nasty
• Natural
• Naughty
• Neat
• Negative
• Nervous
• Nice
• Noisy
• Normal
• Nosy
• Numb
• Obese
• Obliging
• Obnoxious
• Old
• Old-fashioned
• One-sided
• Optimistic
• Orderly
• Ostentatious
• Outgoing
• Outspoken
• Overweight
• Passionate
• Passive
• Paternal
• Paternalistic
• Patient
• Paunchy
• Peaceful
• Peevish
• Pensive
• Persevering
• Persistent
• Persnickety
• Petite
• Petulant
• Philosophical
• Picky
• Pierced
• Pigeon-toed
• Pioneering
• Placid
• Plain
• Plain-speaking
• Playful
• Pleasant
• Plucky
• Plump
• Podgy
• Polite
• Popular
• Positive
• Potbellied
• Powerful
• Practical
• Prejudiced
• Pretty
• Proactive
• Proficient
• Proud
• Provocative
• Prudent
• Punctual
• Quarrelsome
• Querulous
• Quick
• Quick-tempered
• Quick-witted
• Quiet
• Rational
• Realistic
• Reassuring
• Reclusive
• Reluctant
• Resentful
• Reserved
• Resigned
• Resourceful
• Respected
• Respectful
• Responsible
• Restless
• Revered
• Ridiculous
• Ripped
• Romantic
• Rough
• Sad
• Sassy
• Saucy
• Sedate
• Self-assured
• Self-confident
• Self-disciplined
• Selfish
• Sensitive
• Sentimental
• Serene
• Serious
• Sharp
• Shaved
• Shiny
• Short-tempered
• Shoulder-length
• Shrewd
• Shy
• Silly
• Sincere
• Skinny
• Sleepy
• Slender
• Slicked-back
• Slight
• Slim
• Sloppy
• Slothful
• Slovenly
• Slow
• Snazzy
• Sneering
• Snobby
• Sober
• Sociable
• Somber
• Sophisticated
• Soulful
• Soulless
• Sour
• Spiky
• Spirited
• Spiteful
• Spotty
• Stable
• Staid
• Steady
• Stern
• Stocky
• Stoic
• Stooped
• Stout
• Straight
• Straightforward
• Striking
• Strong
• Stunning
• Stupid
• Sturdy
• Subtle
• Sulky
• Sullen
• Supercilious
• Superficial
• Surly
• Suspicious
• Sweet
• Tactful
• Tactless
• Talented
• Tattooed
• Testy
• Thinking
• Thirtyish
• Thoughtful
• Thoughtless
• Tidy
• Timid
• Tired
• Tolerant
• Touchy
• Tough
• Tranquil
• Ugly
• Unaffected
• Unassuming
• Unbalanced
• Uncertain
• Uncooperative
• Undependable
• Understanding
• Unemotional
• Unfriendly
• Unguarded
• Unhelpful
• Unimaginative
• Unmotivated
• Unpleasant
• Unpopular
• Unreliable
• Unsophisticated
• Unstable
• Unsure
• Unthinking
• Unwilling
• Venal
• Versatile
• Vigilant
• Volcanic
• Vulnerable
• Warm
• Warmhearted
• Wary
• Watchful
• Wavy
• Weak
• Well-behaved
• Well-built
• Well-developed
• Well-respected
• Well-rounded
• Willing
• Witty
• Wonderful
• Young
• Youngish
• Zealous
• Driven
• Thorough
• Focused
• Conscientious
• Self-starter
• Structured
• Problem-solver
• Go-getter
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Observant
• Self-aware
• Flexible
• Dedicated
• Leader
• Self-motivated
• Charismatic
• Bilingual
• Original
• Unique
• Tenacious
• Perfectionist
• Innovative
• Detailed
• Steadfast
• Accomplished
• Athletic
• Daring
• Goal-oriented
• Extroverted
• Imaginative
• Resilient
• Productive
• Self-reliant
• Social butterfly
• Studious
• Authentic
• Advocate
• Collaborative
• Open-minded
• Outdoorsy
• Scholarly
• Irreplaceable
• Genuine
• Inspired
• Supportive
• Committed
• Down-to-earth
• Dreamer
• Trend-setter
• Do-gooder
• Thrill-seeker
• Instagram-addict
• Husband
• Girlboss
• Speaker
• Influencer
• Activist
• Sporty
• Animal-lover
• Strategist
• Visionary
• Blogger
• Bookworm
• Wife
• Family-oriented
• Adviser
• Fashionista
• Coach
• Protective
• Positive
• Disney-lover
• Self-funded
• Connoisseur
• Aficionado
• Self-made
• Active
• Foodie
• Artsy
• Entrepreneur
• Explorer
• Vibrant
• One-of-a-kind
• Wise
• Chatty
• Spiritual
• Fun-loving
• Trustworthy
• Bubbly
• Affectionate
• Fit
• Homebody
• Happy
• Spontaneous
• Wino
• Lighthearted
• Social
• Sexy
• Career-driven
• Youthful
• Sarcastic
• Caring
• Spunky
• Whimsical
• Chill
• Feisty
• Upbeat
• Talkative
• Dream-chaser
• Busy-bee
• Rebel
• Kindhearted
• Quirky
• Extra
• Glamorous
• Animated
• Hilarious
• Comical
• Gleeful
• Waggish
• Laugh-worthy
• Chucklesome
• Merry
• Farcical
• Goofball
• Jokester
• Facetious
• Clownish
• Ludicrous
• Cheesy
• Jokey
• Rich
• Prankster
• Mirthful
• Trickster
• Wacky
• Good-humored
• Risible
• Off-the-wall
• Rib-tickling
• Goofy
• Droll
• Uproarious
• Entertaining

Common Words to Describe Someone with their Meanings

Sympathetic

This is one of the most used words to describe someone. It indicates that one holds a certain emotion towards someone or something. This usually involves thinking about someone as an extension of themselves. In other words, people are usually described as being either kind or mean.

Sensible

This word indicates that one is in touch with one’s surroundings. Sensible people are often organized and calmer than people who are not. So, someone who is described as being sensible is someone who considers the fact that others exist and what they want.

Cute

It is used to describe how a person looks rather than their character. A person could be described as cute if they are kind and like to make others happy. Of course, a person’s character can also be described, but it is more informal and childlike.

Loyal

People are also described as loyal if they do not try to gain profit or fame at the expense of their group. A loyal person usually does what they said they would do. If they do not, then they are not loyal. A person described as being loyal might not always get along with people they are supposed to, but they will stick by their friends through thick or thin.

Funny

This is probably the easiest word to describe someone. A person described as being funny lets people know they are a little silly on the inside. It means they are not serious all the time and can crack a joke when they need to. They are either funny or not.

Reliable

This word means that the person is trustworthy. They are reliable if they tell the truth and keep to their word. It means the person does not lie to get what they want or to get attention. This is probably the most important word to describe someone. They are either reliable or not.

Generous

This word means that the person is generous with their time and money. They are generous if they are willing to give something to help others. This may include money or time.

Smart

This word is similar to the word generous, but it refers to someone’s intelligence. Generally, people are described as being smart if they can do things on a higher level than others. In other words, they are smart enough to do things others could not do.

Adventurous

This word means that the person is ready to take a risk. They are adventurous if they try new things and try new foods, meet new people, and explore new places.

So there you have it, top words that will help you describe people. Use these words wisely because they can help you make the perfect match.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are good words to describe someone?

There are countless good words to describe someone, depending on their personality traits, behaviors and accomplishments. Some examples of positive words to describe someone are: kind, compassionate, empathetic, intelligent, motivated, ambitious, generous, creative, innovative, optimistic, resilient, honest, trustworthy, reliable, friendly, outgoing, confident, humble, authentic, and passionate. These words not only depict the person in a positive light, but also highlight their unique strengths and skills.

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What are words to describe someone who passed away?

When describing someone who has passed away, it is important to choose words that are respectful and honor their memory. Some appropriate words to describe someone who has passed away might include: kind, loving, generous, compassionate, courageous, resilient, accomplished, brilliant, talented, and inspirational.

What words start with d to describe someone?

There are many words that start with the letter “d” to describe someone. Some examples include: determined, dedicated, diligent, dependable, decisive, dynamic, daring, and delightful.

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What words to describe how much you love someone?

Words like adore, cherish, treasure, appreciate, admire, and respect all convey a deep and abiding love. Other more passionate words like crave, long for, need, desire, yearn, and covet can express a more intense and passionate love.

What are 20 describing words?

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Some common personality traits that can be used to describe someone include being outgoing, introverted, confident, shy, empathetic, or analytical.

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A-Z Words to Describe People

Here are 24 lists of words to describe people in English, in alphabetical order:

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Last Updated on April 4, 2023

Find the perfect words to describe someone with the world’s most comprehensive and carefully curated collection of adjectives to describe a person. Describing someone can be a challenge because everyone is so unique and we all have our own distinguishing characteristics which often leave us tongue-tied when trying to describe another person. Every word in here was carefully chosen to ensure that it actually should be included in a list of words to describe a person. So many lists online are haphazardly created, full of words that can’t actually be used to describe someone. However, here you can rest assured that every word in here is a word to describe someone.

Whether you are looking to describe someone’s appearance or for words to describe personality characteristics of an individual, you will find them all right here in one place. This list is arranged alphabetically to make it easy to sort through and scan. All words here are adjectives, which are parts of speech that describe one of three things: a person, place or thing. And since this is a collection of words to describe people, all of those included here are adjectives. You’ll also notice that we have included both negative and positive words to describe someone. While we would prefer to see a world of love and kindness, in the interest of accuracy and comprehensiveness, we have included positive, negative and neutral words here. We hope you enjoy this collection and return to it again and again whenever you are searching for some adjectives to describe someone.

Words to Describe Someone

Here is our list of adjectives to describe a person. Enjoy and we hope you are able to paint the perfect picture!

A words to describe someone

• abandoned
• able
• able-bodied
• abrasive
• absentminded
• abstracted
• abusive
• accepting
• accessible
• acclaimed
• accommodating
• accountable
• active
• admirable
• adoptive
• adorable
• adoring
• adroit
• adult
• adventurous
• affable
• affectionate
• African
• ageless
• aggressive
• agitated
• agreeable
• adjectives that start with A
• alert
• alien
• alive
• all-around
• alleged
• alone
• aloof
• amazing
• ambitious
• American
• amiable
• amusing
• anemic
• angelic
• angry
• animated
• annoyed
• annoying
• anonymous
• antagonistic
• antisocial
• antsy
• anxious
• apathetic
• apologetic
• appalling
• appealing
• appreciative
• apprehensive
• approachable
• ardent
• argumentative
• aristocratic
• arresting
• arrogant
• artistic
• artless
• aspiring
• assertive
• astute
• athletic
• atrocious
• attentive
• attractive
• atypical
• auspicious
• Australian
• Austrian
• authentic
• available
• avant-garde
• average
• avid
• awesome
• awful
• awkward

B words to describe someone

• babbling
• baby
• bad
• bad-tempered
• bald
• balding
• barren
• bashful
• beautiful
• befuddled
• believable
• bellicose
• belligerent
• bent
• best
• adjectives that start with B
• better
• bewildered
• biased
• big
• bighearted
• bigoted
• bilingual
• bitter
• bizarre
• black
• blameless
• blessed
• blind
• blissful
• bloated
• blonde
• bloodthirsty
• blue
• blunt
• blushing
• boastful
• boisterous
• bold
• bookish
• bossy
• boyish
• brainy
• brash
• brave
• brawny
• Brazilian
• breathtaking
• bright
• bright-eyed
• brilliant
• British
• broken
• broken-hearted
• bruised
• brunette
• bubbly
• bulky
• burly

C words to describe someone

• calm
• Canadian
• cantankerous
• capable
• captivating
• carefree
• careful
• careless
• casual
• Catholic
• caustic
• cautious
• celebrated
• centered
• challenged
• charismatic
• charitable
• charming
• chatty
• cheap
• cheerful
• cheery
• chic
• chicken
• childish
• childlike
• Chinese
• chivalrous
• Christian
• chubby
• chunky
• civilized
• classy
• adjectives that start with C
• clean
• clear-headed
• clever
• close
• close-minded
• clownish
• clueless
• clumsy
• cocky
• coherent
• cold
• cold-hearted
• colorful
• colorless
• combative
• comfortable
• committed
• communist
• compassionate
• competent
• competitive
• complacent
• compulsive
• conceited
• concerned
• condemned
• condescending
• confident
• confused
• congenial
• conscientious
• considerate
• content
• contented
• controlling
• controversial
• convinced
• convincing
• convivial
• cool
• coolest
• cool-headed
• cooperative
• corny
• corpulent
• corrupt
• courageous
• courteous
• cowardly
• crabby
• crafty
• cranky
• crazy
• creative
• credible
• creepy
• crippled
• cruel
• cultured
• curious
• cute
• cynical

D words to describe someone

• dandy
• dangerous
• dapper
• daring
• dark
• dashing
• daughterly
• dazzling
• dead
• deaf
• dear
• debonair
• deceitful
• deceptive
• decisive
• decrepit
• dedicated
• defeated
• defenseless
• defensive
• defiant
• deformed
• dehydrated
• dejected
• delicate
• delightful
• delinquent
• delirious
• demanding
• demented
• demure
• democrat
• demonstrative
• dependable
• depressed
• deranged
• desirable
• desperate
• despondent
• destructive
• adjectives that start with D
• determined
• devious
• devoted
• devout
• difficult
• dignified
• diligent
• dim
• dingy
• diplomatic
• direct
• dirty
• disabled
• disadvantaged
• disagreeable
• disciplined
• disconnected
• discourteous
• discriminatory
• diseased
• disgraceful
• disgruntled
• dishonest
• dishonorable
• disingenuous
• disinterested
• disloyal
• dismissive
• disobedient
• disorganized
• displeased
• disreputable
• disrespectful
• disruptive
• dissatisfied
• distant
• distinguished
• distracted
• distraught
• distressed
• distrustful
• disturbed
• diverse
• dizzy
• dogged
• domestic
• domineering
• doting
• dowdy
• down
• downhearted
• dramatic
• dreamy
• driven
• dull
• Dutch
• dutiful
• dynamic

E words to describe someone

• eager
• earnest
• easy
• easy-going
• ebullient
• eccentric
• ecstatic
• educated
• effervescent
• efficient
• egocentric
• egotistical
• Egyptian
• elderly
• elegant
• eligible
• elite
• eloquent
• emaciated
• embattled
• embittered
• eminent
• emotional
• emotionless
• enchanting
• encouraging
• endearing
• energetic
• engaging
• enigmatic
• enlightened
• enormous
• adjectives that start with E
• enraged
• enterprising
• entertaining
• enthralling
• enthusiastic
• entitled
• entrepreneurial
• envious
• equable
• equanimous
• established
• ethnic
• European
• even-tempered
• evil
• exact
• exalted
• exceptional
• excitable
• excited
• exciting
• exhausted
• exhilarated
• exotic
• expectant
• expert
• explicit
• explosive
• expressionless
• expressive
• extra-large
• extraordinary
• extra-small
• extreme
• exuberant

F words to describe someone

• fabulous
• fair
• faithful
• faithless
• famished
• famous
• fantastic
• farsighted
• fascinated
• fascinating
• fashionable
• fast
• fast-moving
• fat
• fatherly
• fatigued
• favorite
• fearful
• fearless
• feckless
• fecund
• feeble-minded
• female
• feminine
• fertile
• fidgety
• fierce
• Filipino
• filthy
• fine
• finicky
• first
• fit
• flamboyant
• flashy
• flawless
• flexible
• flirtatious
• fluent
• focused
• foolish
• adjectives that start with F
• forceful
• foreign
• forgetful
• forgivable
• forgiving
• formal
• fortunate
• forward
• foxy
• fractious
• fragile
• frail
• frank
• frantic
• fraternal
• freaky
• freckled
• free
• French
• friendly
• frightened
• frisky
• frugal
• frumpy
• frustrated
• fulfilled
• fully-grown
• fun
• fun-loving
• funny
• furious
• fussy
• fuzzy

G words to describe someone

• gabby
• gallant
• garrulous
• gaunt
• gawky
• generous
• genial
• gentle
• genuine
• German
• ghoulish
• giant
• giddy
• gifted
• gigantic
• giggling
• gilded
• giving
• glamorous
• gleeful
• glib
• gloomy
• glowing
• glum
• gluttonous
• adjectives that start with G
• god-awful
• god-like
• godly
• good
• good-for-nothing
• good-looking
• good-natured
• goofy
• gorgeous
• graceful
• gracious
• grand
• great
• greedy
• Greek
• gregarious
• groggy
• groovy
• grotesque
• grouchy
• growling
• grown-up
• grumpy
• guarded
• guileless
• guiltless
• guilt-ridden
• guilty
• gullible
• gushy
• gutsy

H words to describe someone

• haggard
• hairless
• hairy
• half-hearted
• handsome
• handy
• hapless
• happy
• happy-go-lucky
• hardworking
• harmless
• harried
• harsh
• hasty
• healthy
• heartbroken
• heartless
• heavy
• hefty
• helpful
• helpless
• heroic
• hideous
• high-functioning
• high-maintenance
• high-spirited
• hilarious
• Hindu
• adjectives that start with H
• homeless
• homely
• honest
• honorable
• hopeless
• horrible
• hospitable
• hostile
• hot
• hot-headed
• hot-shot
• hot-tempered
• hubristic
• huffy
• huge
• huggable
• hulking
• humble
• humongous
• humorless
• humorous
• husky
• hypercritical
• hypersensitive
• hypnotic
• hysterical

I words to describe someone

• idealistic
• ignorant
• ill-educated
• ill-humored
• illiterate
• illustrious
• imaginative
• immature
• impatient
• imperfect
• impolite
• important
• impossible
• impoverished
• impressionable
• impressive
• impulsive
• inarticulate
• inartistic
• inattentive
• incapable
• incoherent
• incompetent
• inconsiderate
• inconsolable
• incorrigible
• incorruptible
• adjectives that start with I
• incredible
• indecisive
• independent
• Indian
• indigenous
• indiscreet
• indispensable
• Indonesian
• industrious
• inelegant
• infallible
• infamous
• infatuated
• inflexible
• influential
• inhospitable
• inhuman
• innocent
• innovative
• inquisitive
• insane
• insecure
• insensitive
• insightful
• insincere
• inspirational
• inspiring
• instinctive
• intellectual
• intelligent
• intimidating
• intransigent
• intrepid
• introverted
• invincible
• Irish
• irresistible
• irresponsible
• irritable
• irritating
• Italian

J words to describe someone

• jaded
• Jainist
• Japanese
• jeering
• Jewish
• jobless
• jolly
• adjectives that start with J
• joyful
• joyless
• joyous
• jubilant
• judgmental
• jumpy
• junior
• juvenile

K words to describe someone

• keen
• kind
• kind-hearted
• kindly
• kingly
• adjectives that start with K
• knightly
• knowledgeable
• known
• kooky
• Korean

L words to describe someone

• lame
• languid
• lanky
• large
• lascivious
• late
• lavish
• lazy
• leading
• lean
• learned
• left-handed
• legendary
• lenient
• level-headed
• liberal
• adjectives that start with L
• lighthearted
• likable
• likeable
• like-minded
• lily-livered
• limber
• limping
• literate
• lithe
• little
• lively
• livid
• loathsome
• local
• logical
• lonely
• loose
• loquacious
• lost
• lovely
• loving
• loyal
• lucky
• luscious

M words to describe someone

• Machiavellian
• macho
• mad
• magnanimous
• manly
• maniacal
• manic
• manipulative
• marketable
• married
• masculine
• massive
• master
• materialistic
• maternal
• matronly
• mature
• mean
• mean-spirited
• meek
• mellow
• memorable
• adjectives that start with M
• mercurial
• merry
• messy
• meticulous
• Mexican
• middle-class
• mighty
• militant
• mindful
• mindless
• mirthful
• miscreant
• miserable
• mistrustful
• modern
• modest
• money-grubbing
• monstrous
• moody
• moronic
• morose
• mortal
• motherly
• mournful
• multicultural
• multi talented
• munificent
• muscular
• Muslim
• mute
• mutinous
• mysterious

N words to describe someone

• naïve
• nameless
• narcissistic
• narrow-minded
• nasty
• natural
• naughty
• nearsighted
• neat
• needy
• negative
• neglectful
• negligent
• neighborly
• adjectives that start with N
• nervous
• new
• nice
• nifty
• nimble
• noble
• noisy
• nonchalant
• noncommittal
• normal
• nosy
• notorious
• nutty

O words to describe someone

• oafish
• obedient
• obese
• objective
• obliging
• oblivious
• obnoxious
• observant
• obsessive
• obstinate
• odd
• odd-looking
• odious
• officious
• okay
• old
• old-fashioned
• omniscient
• omnivorous
• openhearted
• open-minded
• opinionated
• oppressive
• adjectives that start with O
• optimistic
• opulent
• ordinary
• original
• ornery
• outgoing
• outraged
• outspoken
• outstanding
• overactive
• overambitious
• overbearing
• overcautious
• overconfident
• overcritical
• overemotional
• overenthusiastic
• overjoyed
• overoptimistic
• overprotective
• overqualified
• overrated
• oversensitive
• overwhelmed
• overwhelming
• overworked
• overwrought
• overzealous

P words to describe someone

• pale
• pallid
• parched
• parental
• parsimonious
• particular
• passionate
• passive
• paternal
• paternalistic
• pathetic
• pathological
• patient
• patriotic
• peaceable
• peaceful
• pedestrian
• peerless
• peevish
• peppery
• perfect
• perky
• persevering
• persistent
• personable
• persuasive
• pert
• perverse
• pessimistic
• petite
• pettish
• petulant
• phenomenal
• philanthropic
• philosophical
• phobic
• pigheaded
• pious
• pitiless
• adjectives that start with P
• placid
• plain
• plausible
• playful
• pleasant
• pleased
• pleasing
• pliable
• plodding
• plucky
• plump
• pneumatic
• poised
• polished
• polite
• pompous
• poor
• poor-mannered
• popular
• portly
• Portuguese
• positive
• possessive
• posthumous
• potent
• powerful
• powerless
• practical
• praiseworthy
• precious
• precise
• precocious
• predictable
• preeminent
• pregnant
• prejudiced
• premature
• preoccupied
• presentable
• presidential
• presumptuous
• pretentious
• pretty
• prickly
• prim
• princely
• principled
• prissy
• private
• proactive
• productive
• profane
• professed
• professional
• proficient
• profound
• profuse
• progressive
• prolific
• prominent
• promising
• prompt
• proper
• prospective
• prosperous
• protective
• Protestant
• proud
• provocative
• prudent
• prying
• psychotic
• public
• puckish
• pugnacious
• pumped
• punctual
• puny
• pure
• pushy
• pusillanimous

Q words to describe someone

• qualified
• quarrelsome
• queenly
• queer
• querulous
• questionable
• quick
• adjectives that start with Q
• quick-minded
• quick-tempered
• quick-thinking
• quick-witted
• quiescent
• quiet
• quintessential
• quirky
• quizzical
• quotable

R words to describe someone

• rakish
• rambunctious
• rare
• rascally
• rational
• raucous
• ravishing
• real
• reasonable
• reassuring
• rebellious
• receptive
• reckless
• recognizable
• red-blooded
• regal
• regular
• reigning
• relatable
• relaxed
• relentless
• relevant
• reliable
• adjectives that start with R
• religious
• remarkable
• remorseful
• remorseless
• representative
• republican
• repulsive
• resentful
• reserved
• resilient
• resolute
• resourceful
• respectable
• respectful
• responsible
• restless
• retired
• revengeful
• rich
• righteous
• right-handed
• rigid
• romantic
• rotund
• rough
• rowdy
• rude
• Russian
• ruthless

S words to describe someone

• sad
• saintly
• sane
• satisfied
• scholarly
• Scottish
• secure
• seductive
• self-absorbed
• self-assured
• self-centered
• self-interested
• selfish
• selfless
• self-reliant
• self-satisfied
• senior
• sensational
• senseless
• sensitive
• sentimental
• serious
• Shintoist
• short
• short-tempered
• shrewd
• sick
• silly
• simpleminded
• sincere
• sinful
• single
• skilled
• sleeping
• slender
• adjectives that start with S
• slim
• sly
• small
• smart
• sneaky
• snotty
• sober
• sociable
• softhearted
• Spanish
• special
• speechless
• spineless
• spirited
• spiritless
• spiteful
• splendid
• spoiled
• spooky
• stable
• star-crossed
• steaming
• stern
• stingy
• straight
• strange
• strong
• stubborn
• stuck-up
• studious
• stunned
• stunning
• stylish
• suave
• submissive
• successful
• super
• superior
• supreme
• sweet

T words to describe someone

• taciturn
• tactful
• tactical
• tactless
• talented
• talkative
• tall
• tame
• tan
• tanned
• tardy
• teachable
• tearful
• tearing
• teenage
• telepathic
• temperamental
• tempestuous
• tenacious
• tender
• tenderhearted
• tense
• terrible
• terrified
• testy
• tetchy
• thankful
• thankless
• theatrical
• theoretical
• thick
• thin
• thirsty
• thorough
• thoughtful
• thoughtless
• threatening
• thriftless
• thrifty
• thrilled
• tidy
• tight
• timeless
• timid
• tiny
• adjectives that start with T
• tired
• tireless
• tolerant
• tone-deaf
• toothsome
• tormented
• torpid
• touched
• touchy
• tough
• towering
• traditional
• traitorous
• transparent
• transplanted
• treasured
• tremendous
• tremulous
• tribal
• tricky
• triumphant
• troubled
• truculent
• true
• trusted
• trustful
• trusting
• trustworthy
• truthful
• tumultuous
• twinkling
• twitter-pated
• tyrannical

U words to describe someone

• ugly
• unabashed
• unaccountable
• unaffected
• unapologetic
• unapproachable
• unattached
• unbalanced
• unbelievable
• unbelieving
• unblemished
• unblushing
• unbreakable
• unchangeable
• uncharitable
• uncivilized
• uncomfortable
• unconvincing
• uncooperative
• uncoordinated
• uncouth
• undefeated
• underprivileged
• understanding
• undeterred
• uneducated
• unemployed
• adjectives that start with U
• unfailing
• unfaithful
• unfaltering
• unflappable
• unforgettable
• unforgiving
• unfortunate
• unfriendly
• unfulfilled
• unglamorous
• ungraceful
• ungracious
• ungrateful
• unhandsome
• unhappy
• unharmed
• unhealthy
• unhelpful
• unimaginative
• unimpeachable
• uninformed
• uninterested
• uninvited
• unkempt
• unkind
• unlikable
• unloved
• unmanageable
• unmanly
• unmatched
• unopposed
• unperturbed
• unpleasant
• unpredictable
• unpretentious
• unprincipled
• unprofessional
• unreasonable
• unreceptive
• unrelenting
• unreliable
• unrepentant
• unruffled
• unruly
• unscrupulous
• unselfish
• unskilled
• unsociable
• unsophisticated
• unsound
• unstable
• unsteady
• unstoppable
• unstressed
• unsupervised
• unsupported
• unsure
• unsuspected
• unsuspecting
• unsympathetic
• untested
• untidy
• untouchable
• untrained
• untroubled
• untrustworthy
• unusual
• unwary
• unwilling
• unwise
• unwitting
• unworthy
• unyielding
• upbeat
• uppity
• upright
• upset
• uptight
• urbane
• useless

V words to describe someone

• vacuous
• vagabond
• vain
• valiant
• valorous
• vehement
• venal
• venerable
• vengeful
• venomous
• venturesome
• versed
• vibrant
• victorious
• vigilant
• vigorous
• vile
• villainous
• vindictive
• violent
• virtuous
• visionary
• adjectives that start with V
• vital
• vivacious
• vivid
• vocal
• voiceless
• voluptuous
• voracious
• vulgar
• vulnerable

W words to describe someone

• wacky
• warm
• warm-blooded
• waspy
• wasted
• watchful
• weak
• weak-willed
• wealthy
• weary
• weird
• welcoming
• well
• well adjusted
• well balanced
• well behaved
• well dressed
• well endowed
• well groomed
• well heeled
• well informed
• well known
• well liked
• well mannered
• well meaning
• well-off
• adjectives that start with W
• well read
• well rounded
• well spoken
• well-to-do
• well traveled
• whimsical
• wholehearted
• wicked
• wide-eyed
• wild
• willful
• willing
• wily
• winsome
• wise
• witty

• wonderful
• wondrous
• worn
• worn out
• worried
• worse
• worthless
• wry

X words to describe someone

• xanthoriatic
• xaroncharoo
• xenodochial
• xenophobic
• adjectives that start with X

Y words to describe someone

• yappy
• yellow
• Yemeni
• Yemenite
• yielding
• Yiddish
• young
• young-looking
• youthful
• yucky
• yummy
• adjectives that start with Y

Z words to describe someone

• zaftig
• Zairean
• Zambian
• zany
• zealous
• zen
• zero
• zestful
• Zimbabwean
• Zionist
• zooty
• adjectives that start with Z
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