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

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dirty [adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: She found a dirty stain on her favorite shirt .

clean [adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: She used a clean sponge to wipe the kitchen counter .

expensive [adjective]

having a high price

Ex: The restaurant had expensive prices , but the food was delicious .

cheap [adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The hotel room was cheap , but it lacked amenities .

light [adjective]

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

Ex: The room was painted in light shades of pink and yellow .

dark [adjective]

(of a color) having a deep or intense hue

Ex: The artist used dark tones to create depth in the painting .

large [adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The large book was heavy and difficult to carry around .

ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .

silly [adjective]

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

Ex: The kids were being silly , running around the playground and laughing .

brilliant [adjective]

extremely clever, talented, or impressive

Ex: She ’s a brilliant leader who inspires her team to achieve great results .

awful [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The movie was awful , so we left the theater early .

serious [adjective]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

Ex: The doctor said his condition is serious and needs immediate attention .

dull [adjective]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

Ex: The dull performance of the team disappointed their fans .

lazy [adjective]

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

Ex: Rather than cooking a meal , he opted for takeout because he was feeling too lazy to cook .

golden [adjective]

having a bright yellow color like the metal gold

Ex: The fields were covered in golden wheat ready for harvest .

gray [adjective]

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

Ex: The cat 's fur was gray and he had bright green eyes .

pale [adjective]

light in color or shade

Ex: The morning sun cast a pale golden glow over the horizon .

purple [adjective]

having the color of most ripe eggplants

Ex: The book on the shelf had a purple cover .

silver [adjective]

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

Ex: The cat had beautiful silver fur , making it look regal .

amazing [adjective]

having an exceptionally high quality

Ex: It 's amazing how much information you can find on the internet .

awesome [adjective]

extremely good and amazing

Ex: The concert was awesome , with incredible light and sound effects .

horrible [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or bad

Ex: The horrible smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stay in the kitchen .

interesting [adjective]

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

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .

terrible [adjective]

extremely bad or unpleasant

Ex: She had a terrible headache that made it difficult to concentrate .

friendly [adjective]

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

Ex: She 's very friendly , always greeting people with a warm hello .

brave [adjective]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Ex: Despite the stormy weather , the brave sailor set out to rescue the stranded boaters .

busy [adjective]

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

Ex: In the bustling city , people are constantly busy with work , errands , and social commitments .

clear [adjective]

easy to understand

Ex: The map was clear , showing all the important landmarks and routes .

cool [adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: The cool weather in the morning is perfect for jogging .

different [adjective]

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

Ex: She tried different hairstyles to change her look .

difficult [adjective]

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

Ex: Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students .

excellent [adjective]

very good in quality or other traits

Ex: The festival was excellent , with great music and food .

heavy [adjective]

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

Ex: He struggled to open the heavy door with his hands full .

high [adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city 's highest buildings .

important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .

modern [adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary highlights modern life in urban areas around the world .

nice [adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: They moved into a nice house with modern appliances .

pretty [adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: The little girl had a pretty smile that melted hearts .

real [adjective]

having actual existence and not imaginary

Ex:

soft [adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: The kitten 's fur was incredibly soft to the touch .

special [adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years .

strange [adjective]

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

Ex: It 's strange that he did n't call , he 's usually so punctual .

strong [adjective]

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

Ex: The strong construction of the dam ensured it could endure powerful water flows and natural forces .

sure [adjective]

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

Ex: He was sure that his favorite team would win the championship .

useful [adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: A reliable GPS navigation system is especially useful during road trips to unfamiliar destinations .

wrong [adjective]

not based on facts or the truth

Ex: She used the wrong ingredients in the recipe , resulting in a disappointing dish .

Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
Family Members	Rooms & Building Parts	Household Items	Quantities & Containers
Food Items	Cooking Actions & Concepts	Clothes & Accessories	Sports & Activities
Sports Concepts	Countries & Continents	Education & Academic Life	School Supplies
Places in a Town	Urban Features & Descriptions	Internet & Digital Communication	Arts, Music & Entertainment
Weather & Seasons	Geographical Features	Health & Medical Care	Travel & Journeys
Transport & Vehicle Parts	Adverbs of Manner & Speed	Work & Job Concepts	Communication
Qualities & Physical Descriptions	Feelings & Emotions	Time & Sequence	Units of Measurement
Body Parts & Organs	Money & Personal Finance	Shopping	Texts & Documents