Adjective

Lesson 15

Intelligent

Title: Intelligent

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Smart

Opposite: Stupid

Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

She is an intelligent student who always gets good grades

Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

Unintelligent

Title: Unintelligent

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Dull

Opposite: Intelligent

Lacking intelligence or showing a lack of intelligence

The unintelligent remarks made by the politician caused controversy

Lacking intelligence or showing a lack of intelligence

Pleasant

Title: Pleasant

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛzənt/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Enjoyable

Opposite: Unpleasant

Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment

The weather was pleasant for our picnic in the park

Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment

Unpleasant

Title: Unpleasant

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈplɛzənt/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Disagreeable

Opposite: Pleasant

Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable

The smell in the room was very unpleasant

Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable

Careful

Title: Careful

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛːfəl/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Diligent

Opposite: Careless

Giving attention, thought, or consideration

She was very careful while crossing the busy street

Giving attention, thought, or consideration

Careless

Title: Careless

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛːləs/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Reckless

Opposite: Careful

Not giving enough attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors

He was careless with his words and ended up hurting her feelings

Not giving enough attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors

Polite

Title: Polite

Pronunciation: /pəˈlaɪt/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Courteous

Opposite: Rude

Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of others

She is always polite and never interrupts others while they are speaking

Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of others

Impolite

Title: Impolite

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpəlaɪt/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Rude

Opposite: Polite

 

Not showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other

His impolite comments offended many people at the party

Not showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other

Usual

Title: Usual

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːʒʊəl/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Common

Opposite: Unusual

Done, found, or used often; habitual

It is usual for him to go for a run every morning

Done, found, or used often; habitual

Unusual

Title: Unusual

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈjuːʒʊəl/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Rare

Opposite: Usual

Not done, found, or used often; uncommon

It is unusual for her to be late to work

Not done, found, or used often; uncommon

Complete

Title: Complete

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpliːt/

Part of speech: Adjective

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Past tense is “completed”

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Synonym: Whole

Opposite: Incomplete

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts; entire

The construction of the building is now complete

Having all the necessary or appropriate parts; entire

Incomplete

Title: Incomplete

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Partial

Opposite: Complete

Lacking some necessary or appropriate parts; not complete

The report is incomplete without the financial data

Lacking some necessary or appropriate parts; not complete

Popular

Title: Popular

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒpjʊlə/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Well-liked

Opposite: Unpopular

Liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular person or group

The popular singer had a sold-out concert

Liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular person or group

Unpopular

Title: Unpopular

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Disliked

Opposite: Popular

Not liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular person or group

His unpopular opinions caused him to lose many friends

Not liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular person or group

Possible

Title: Possible

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒsəbl/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Feasible

Opposite: Impossible

Able to be done, achieved, or happen; capable of existing or being true

It is possible to finish this project by the deadline

Able to be done, achieved, or happen; capable of existing or being true

Impossible

Title: Impossible

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Unfeasible

Opposite: Possible

 

Not able to be done, achieved, or happen; not capable of existing or being true

It is impossible to solve this problem without more information

Not able to be done, achieved, or happen; not capable of existing or being true

Formal

Title: Formal

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːməl/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Proper

Opposite: Informal

Following or being in accordance with accepted forms, conventions, or regulations

The dress code for the event is formal attire

Following or being in accordance with accepted forms, conventions, or regulations

Informal

Title: Informal

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːməl/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Casual

Opposite: Formal

Not following or being in accordance with accepted forms, conventions, or regulations

The meeting was informal and allowed for open discussion

Not following or being in accordance with accepted forms, conventions, or regulations

Alive

Title: Alive

Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪv/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Synonym: Living

Opposite: Dead

Living, not dead

The patient is alive and recovering well

Living, not dead

Dead

Title: Dead

Pronunciation: /dɛd/

Part of Speech: Adjective

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Deader” (comparative form), “deadest” (superlative form)

Formal or Informal: Formal

Countable or Uncountable: Countable in some contexts (e.g., “The deader” as a comparative), uncountable in others (e.g., “The situation is dead.”)

Synonym: Lifeless, deceased

Opposite: Alive, lively

No longer alive

The tree was completely dead

No longer alive

Complete; absolute

The battery in my phone is dead

Complete; absolute