adjective
nounUK /ˈædʒ.ek.tɪv/
US /ˈædʒ.ek.tɪv/
A word that tells us more about a person, place, or thing.
In the phrase 'a happy dog,' the word 'happy' is an adjective.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A word that describes or limits a noun or pronoun.
'Blue' and 'tall' are adjectives in 'the tall blue building.'
3. In grammar, a word class that modifies nouns.
The teacher asked us to underline every adjective in the paragraph.
4. Relating to or functioning as a modifier in a sentence.
Some words can be used in an adjective way, like 'gold' in 'a gold ring.'