lunes, 20 de mayo de 2013

Adjective order


María Urquijo Peláez

(Note: this is just an example from the author of the blog. This chart was taken from https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMQvF_mW3cUe5jFoWxdwupUwJ9lwTVECpe7LMyBdACAAhYUYE77IpFvZwtf0GwaZYLBVOWXgTKIQaKnWUhMYTwHpym3v6W2JIdLgi2ZonXqaIbAdlhwyjbpzYkQsurWDIJtXFwAKH-ME/s1600/Pics59.jpg)

Vocabulary - Adjectives for descriptions


Character

Ambitious - Someone who wants power, money...

Assertive - Self-confident, aggressive.

Calm - Serene, not excited

Cheerful - Happy, in good spirits

Conscientious - Painstaking, somebody who takes great care in what (s)he does

Eccentric - Someone who deviates from normal behaviour in a bizarre manner

Funny - Someone who creates amusement / Peculiar, odd

Hilarious - Someone who provokes laughter

Immature - Not mature, someone who lacks wisdom and emotional stability

Candance Flynn is an immature teen

Impulsive - Someone who follows his/her sudden desires

Obstinate - Stubborn

Reserved - Restrained, silent

Vain - Someone who is inordenately proud of his/her possessions, appearance or achievements

Well-balanced - Sane, not moody, sensible

Wise - Prudent, sensible

Owls are frequently associated with wisdom



Physical appearance

Chubby - slightly overweight (tubby, dumpy, podgy)

Curly (hair) - hair growing curvy or with locks

Double chin - a layer of fat under the chin

Elderly - an old person

Petite - small and delicate (especially for girls)

Plump - a bit fat

Spiky (hair) - hair pointing upwards
A girl with spiky hair

Spotty - with freckles and marks in the skin

Stocky - short and strong

Dwarves are often stocky

Toddler - baby who cannot walk properly yet (1, 1,5 y.o.)

Wavy (hair) - it is not straight nor curly.

Well-built - muscular


Juan Vázquez Montalbán