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Personality and manner

Adjectives for how people think and treat others.

A2B110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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clever

adjective · 3 examples
  1. That was a clever way to solve the problem.
  2. Our dog is clever enough to open the gate.
  3. She is a clever student who enjoys puzzles.

intelligent

adjective · 3 examples
  1. He asked an intelligent question during the lesson.
  2. Dolphins are often described as intelligent animals.
  3. She is an intelligent person who learns quickly.

creative

adjective · 3 examples
  1. We need a creative solution for this small room.
  2. The children made creative use of old boxes.
  3. Her creative ideas improved the school play.

confident

adjective · 3 examples
  1. She felt confident before her driving test.
  2. A confident speaker can still make mistakes.
  3. I am confident that our plan will work.

shy

adjective · 3 examples
  1. He is too shy to speak in a large group.
  2. The shy child stayed close to her father.
  3. I used to feel shy around new classmates.

generous

adjective · 3 examples
  1. It was generous of you to share your lunch.
  2. Our neighbour is generous with her time.
  3. A generous donation helped repair the library.

honest

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Please be honest about what happened.
  2. An honest worker returned the lost wallet.
  3. We need an honest answer, even if it is difficult.

gentle

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Be gentle when you hold the kitten.
  2. She gave the door a gentle push.
  3. His voice was calm and gentle.

cheerful

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Our cheerful guide welcomed everyone with a smile.
  2. She remained cheerful despite the rain.
  3. His cheerful greeting made the room feel warmer.

sensible

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Wearing comfortable shoes was a sensible choice.
  2. It is sensible to check the weather before hiking.
  3. She gave us some sensible advice about saving money.

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