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Relational Adjectives - Adjectives of Art and Literature

These adjectives are associated with artistic techniques, visual aesthetics, literary genres, and the emotional impact of artistic and literary works.

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Categorized English Relational Adjectives
artistic
[Adjective]

involving artists or their work

Ex: The museum featured an exhibition artistic masterpieces from renowned painters .
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photographic
[Adjective]

relating to pictures taken with a camera or the process of photography itself

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architectural
[Adjective]

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

Ex: Students in the architectural program study a wide range of topics , from structural engineering architectural history .
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conceptual
[Adjective]

involving ideas rather than physical objects or experiences

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graphic
[Adjective]

relating to or involving the graphic arts, such as drawing, design, etc.

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theatrical
[Adjective]

related or belonging to the theater or acting

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dramatic
[Adjective]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

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cinematic
[Adjective]

having qualities or characteristics similar to those found in movies or cinema

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ornamental
[Adjective]

designed to look attractive or pretty rather than being functional or serving a particular purpose

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metaphorical
[Adjective]

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

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poetic
[Adjective]

characterized by beauty, elegance, or emotional depth similar to what is often found in poetry

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literary
[Adjective]

related to literature, especially in terms of its style, structure, or content

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Gothic
[Adjective]

relating to the language spoken by the ancient Goths

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autobiographical
[Adjective]

(of a written work) relating to the author's own life

Ex: The graphic novel was praised for its raw and honest portrayal of the author 's life , making it a autobiographical work .
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thematic
[Adjective]

relating to or characterized by specific subjects within a work or context

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tonal
[Adjective]

referring to variations in pitch used to convey meanings or emotions

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textual
[Adjective]

relating to or concerning written or printed material

Ex: The authortextual style was characterized by vivid descriptions and rich imagery .
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minimalist
[Adjective]

characterized by the use of a small number of ideas or elements

Ex: The architectminimalist vision for the house emphasized open spaces and natural light .
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lyrical
[Adjective]

expressing deep personal emotion or observations, often in a highly poetic or musical manner

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epic
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of a grand and heroic narrative, typically involving legendary feats and significant challenges

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interpretive
[Adjective]

relating to or involving the interpretation or understanding of something, often based on personal analysis or perspective

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shakespearean
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of the works of William Shakespeare

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mythical
[Adjective]

relating or based on myths or legendary stories

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mythological
[Adjective]

relating to or based on traditional stories or myths, often lacking historical evidence or historical authenticity

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literal
[Adjective]

focusing on the exact words only, without looking for deeper or implied meanings

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tragic
[Adjective]

(of a literary piece) related to or characteristic of tragedy

Ex: The opera " La Traviata " by Verdi tells tragic story of Violetta , a courtesan who sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of her lover 's reputation .
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