Adjectives of Attributes of Things - Adjectives of Shapes

Adjectives of shape provide information about the external appearance or structure of something, conveying its overall shape, silhouette, or configuration.

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straight [adjective]

continuing in a direct line without deviation or curvature

Ex: The canal was perfectly straight , stretching for miles without a bend .

loose [adjective]

(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement

Ex: His watch strap was too loose , so it kept sliding down his wrist .

tight [adjective]

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

Ex: The gloves were too tight on his hands , making it difficult to move his fingers .

steep [adjective]

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

Ex: The steep driveway made it difficult for cars to climb in icy conditions .

inclined [adjective]

positioned at an angle

Ex: He felt more comfortable sleeping on an inclined surface to alleviate his acid reflux .

hollow [adjective]

having an empty space within

Ex: The sound echoed strangely in the hollow chamber of the abandoned building .

horny [adjective]

having hard, pointed, and often curved protrusions, like horns or antlers

Ex: The ibex 's horny hooves enable it to climb steep cliffs effortlessly .

level [adjective]

having a surface that is flat and horizontal

Ex: The road was smooth and level , making for a comfortable drive .

curved [adjective]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

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spiral [adjective]

having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

Ex: The spring was coiled in a spiral shape , providing tension when compressed .

hooked [adjective]

curved downwards or sharply bent

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boxy [adjective]

having a shape characterized by straight lines and sharp corners, resembling a box

Ex: The television set was old-fashioned and boxy , contrasting with modern slim designs .

stringy [adjective]

(of hair) consisting of long and thin strands

Ex: Despite the conditioner , her hair remained stubbornly stringy and difficult to manage .

frizzy [adjective]

(of hair) having a lot of small tight curls that are neither smooth nor shiny

Ex: The toddler 's frizzy hair was adorable , with tight curls framing her face .

curly [adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: In the summer , her curly hair tends to get frizzy because of the humidity .

layered [adjective]

(of hair) cut in different lengths to create volume and movement

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sharp [adjective]

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

Ex: The scissors had sharp blades that easily cut through fabric .

blunt [adjective]

lacking a sharp or pointed edge

Ex: The butter knife had a blunt edge , suitable for spreading butter on bread .

pointed [adjective]

having an end or tip that is sharp

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parabolic [adjective]

having the shape of a U-shaped curve, often seen in trajectories, mirrors, or arches

Ex: The bridge cable forms a parabolic curve under its own weight .

edged [adjective]

having a sharp or well-defined cutting edge

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pointy [adjective]

having a sharp or tapered tip

Ex: The wizard 's wand had a pointy end , used for casting spells .

pleated [adjective]

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

Ex: The dress featured a pleated bodice , accentuating the wearer 's figure .

sided [adjective]

having a specific number or type of sides

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