Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Qualities & Physical Descriptions

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dirty

[Adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .

clean

[Adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The hotel room was clean and spotless .

expensive

[Adjective]

having a high price

Ex: The luxury car is expensive but offers excellent performance .

cheap

[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The shirt she bought was very cheap; she got it on sale .

light

[Adjective]

(of color) having less intensity, often because of a small amount of pigment

Ex: She painted the walls in a light blue to brighten up the room .

dark

[Adjective]

(of a color) having a deep or intense hue

Ex: The sunset transitioned from a bright orange to a dark crimson , signaling the end of the day .

large

[Adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: He had a large collection of vintage cars , displayed proudly in his garage .

ugly

[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .

silly

[Adjective]

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

Ex: She felt silly when she tripped over nothing in front of her friends .

brilliant

[Adjective]

extremely clever, talented, or impressive

Ex: He ’s a brilliant mathematician who solves problems others find impossible .

awful

[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: They received some awful news about their friend 's accident .

serious

[Adjective]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

Ex: The storm caused serious damage to the homes in the area .

dull

[Adjective]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

Ex: The dull lecture made it hard for students to stay awake .

lazy

[Adjective]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Ex: The lazy student consistently skipped classes and failed to complete assignments on time .

golden

[Adjective]

having a bright yellow color like the metal gold

Ex: The palace was lit up with golden lights during the royal celebration .

gray

[Adjective]

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

Ex: We saw a gray elephant walking through the road .

pale

[Adjective]

light in color or shade

Ex: The sky was a pale gray in the early morning , hinting at the approaching storm .

purple

[Adjective]

having the color of most ripe eggplants

Ex: The purple grapes were ripe and juicy .

silver

[Adjective]

having a shiny, grayish-white color or the color of the metal silver

Ex: The artist painted a stunning landscape with silver hues in the sky .

amazing

[Adjective]

having an exceptionally high quality

Ex: The sunset painted an amazing array of colors across the sky .

awesome

[Adjective]

extremely good and amazing

Ex: The summer camp was awesome, with so many fun activities to do .

horrible

[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or bad

Ex: The horrible sight of the accident scene made her feel sick to her stomach .

interesting

[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .

terrible

[Adjective]

extremely bad or unpleasant

Ex: He felt terrible about forgetting his friend 's birthday and wanted to make it up to them .

friendly

[Adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: Her friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .

brave

[Adjective]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Ex: The brave doctor performed the risky surgery with steady hands , saving the patient 's life .

busy

[Adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: The event planner became exceptionally busy with coordinating logistics and ensuring everything ran smoothly .

clear

[Adjective]

easy to understand

Ex: The rules of the game were clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .

cool

[Adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: They relaxed in the cool shade of the trees during the picnic .

different

[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: The book had a different ending than she expected .

difficult

[Adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Cooking a gourmet meal from scratch can be difficult for novice chefs .

excellent

[Adjective]

very good in quality or other traits

Ex: The students received excellent grades on their exams .

heavy

[Adjective]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

Ex: She needed help to lift the heavy furniture during the move .

high

[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The airplane flew at a high altitude , above the clouds .

important

[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .

modern

[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .

nice

[Adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: He drives a nice car that always turns heads on the road .

pretty

[Adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: With her pretty eyes and friendly manner , she makes friends easily .

real

[Adjective]

having actual existence and not imaginary

Ex: The tears in her eyes were real as she said goodbye to her beloved pet .

soft

[Adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: He brushed his fingers over the soft petals of the flower .

special

[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .

strange

[Adjective]

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

Ex: The soup had a strange color , but it tasted delicious .

strong

[Adjective]

able to withstand physical stress or pressure due to its solid construction

Ex: His strong, solidly built house remained intact despite the severe storm .

sure

[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

Ex: He felt sure that his team would win the championship this year .

useful

[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .

wrong

[Adjective]

not based on facts or the truth

Ex: His answer to the math problem was wrong.

Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)

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