Starting with EA
- each
- eager
- eared
- earless
- earlier
- earliest
- early
- earlyish
- earned
- earnest
- earsplitting
- earthborn
- earthbound
- earthen
- earthlike
- earthly
- earthshaking
- earthy
- eased
- east
- eastbound
- easterly
- eastern
- easternmost
- eastmost
- eastside
- eastward
- easy
- easygoing
- eatable
Starting with EB
Starting with EC
- eccentric
- ecclesiastic
- ecclesiastical
- eccrine
- ecdemic
- echoic
- echoing
- echoless
- echolike
- echt
- eclectic
- ecologic
- ecological
- econometric
- economic
- economical
- ecstatic
- ectodermal
- ectodermic
- ectomorphic
- ectopic
- ectothermic
- ectozoan
- ecuadorian
- ecumenic
- ecumenical
Starting with ED
- edacious
- edematous
- edental
- edentate
- edentulate
- edentulous
- edged
- edgeless
- edgy
- edible
- edified
- edifying
- edited
- editorial
- educated
- educational
- educative
- edwardian
Starting with EE
Starting with EF
- effaceable
- effected
- effective
- effectual
- effeminate
- efferent
- effervescent
- effervescing
- effete
- efficacious
- efficient
- efflorescent
- effluent
- effortful
- effortless
- effulgent
- effusive
Starting with EG
Starting with EI
Starting with EL
- elaborate
- elaborated
- elapsed
- elastic
- elasticised
- elasticized
- elated
- elating
- elder
- elderly
- eldest
- eldritch
- elect
- elected
- elective
- electoral
- electric
- electrical
- electrifying
- electrocardiographic
- electrochemical
- electroencephalographic
- electrolytic
- electromagnetic
- electromechanical
- electromotive
- electronegative
- electroneutral
- electronic
- electrophoretic
- electropositive
- electrostatic
- eleemosynary
- elegant
- elegiac
- elemental
- elementary
- elephantine
- elevated
- eleven
- eleventh
- elfin
- elfish
- elflike
- elicited
- eligible
- elite
- elizabethan
- ellipsoid
- ellipsoidal
- elliptic
- elliptical
- elocutionary
- elongate
- elongated
- eloquent
- elucidative
- elusive
- elvish
- elysian
Starting with EM
- emaciated
- emancipated
- emancipative
- emarginate
- emasculate
- emasculated
- embarrassed
- embarrassing
- embattled
- embedded
- embezzled
- emblematic
- emblematical
- embodied
- emboldened
- embolic
- embonpoint
- embossed
- embroiled
- embryologic
- embryonal
- embryonic
- embryotic
- emended
- emergent
- emerging
- emeritus
- eminent
- emmetropic
- emollient
- emotional
- emotionless
- emotive
- empathetic
- empathic
- emphasised
- emphasized
- emphatic
- emphysematous
- empiric
- empirical
- employable
- employed
- empowered
- empty
- empurpled
- empyreal
- empyrean
- emulous
Starting with EN
- enabling
- enamored
- enate
- enatic
- encased
- enceinte
- enchained
- enchanted
- enchanting
- encircled
- encircling
- enclosed
- encomiastic
- encompassing
- encouraged
- encouraging
- encroaching
- encrusted
- encumbered
- encyclical
- encyclopaedic
- encyclopedic
- encysted
- endangered
- endearing
- ended
- endemic
- endemical
- endergonic
- endermatic
- endermic
- endless
- endocentric
- endocrinal
- endocrine
- endodontic
- endoergic
- endogamic
- endogamous
- endogenetic
- endogenic
- endogenous
- endometrial
- endomorphic
- endoparasitic
- endoscopic
- endothelial
- endothermal
- endothermic
- endovenous
- endowed
- endozoan
- endozoic
- endurable
- enduring
- energetic
- energic
- energising
- energizing
- enervated
- enervating
- enfeebling
- enforceable
- enforced
- enfranchised
- engaged
- engaging
- english
- engorged
- engraved
- engrossed
- engrossing
- enhanced
- enhancive
- enigmatic
- enigmatical
- enjoyable
- enkindled
- enlarged
- enlightened
- enlightening
- enlivened
- enlivening
- enmeshed
- ennobling
- enolic
- enormous
- enough
- enraged
- enraptured
- ensiform
- ensorcelled
- ensuant
- ensuing
- entangled
- enteral
- enteric
- enterprising
- entertained
- entertaining
- enthralled
- enthralling
- enthusiastic
- enticing
- entire
- entitled
- entomologic
- entomological
- entomophilous
- entozoan
- entozoic
- entranced
- entrancing
- entrenched
- entrepreneurial
- enumerable
- enured
- enveloping
- enviable
- envious
- environmental
- envisioned
- enwrapped
- enzootic
- enzymatic
Starting with EO
Starting with EP
- eparchial
- epenthetic
- ephemeral
- ephesian
- epic
- epical
- epicanthic
- epicarpal
- epicene
- epicurean
- epicyclic
- epicyclical
- epideictic
- epideictical
- epidemic
- epidemiologic
- epidemiological
- epidermal
- epidermic
- epidural
- epigastric
- epigrammatic
- epileptic
- epilithic
- epimorphic
- epiphyseal
- epiphysial
- epiphytic
- epiphytotic
- episcopal
- episcopalian
- episodic
- epistemic
- epistemological
- epistolary
- epistolatory
- epithelial
- epitheliod
- epizoan
- epizoic
- epizootic
- epochal
- eponymic
- eponymous
Starting with EQ
- equable
- equal
- equanimous
- equatorial
- equestrian
- equiangular
- equidistant
- equilateral
- equine
- equinoctial
- equipoised
- equipotent
- equipped
- equiprobable
- equipt
- equitable
- equivalent
- equivocal
Starting with ER
- eradicable
- erasable
- erasmian
- erect
- erectile
- eremitic
- eremitical
- ergodic
- ergonomic
- ergotic
- ergotropic
- eristic
- eristical
- eritrean
- eroded
- erogenous
- erose
- erosive
- erotic
- errant
- erratic
- errhine
- erring
- erroneous
- errorless
- ersatz
- erstwhile
- erudite
- eruptive
- erythematous
- erythroid
- erythropoietic
Starting with ES
- escaped
- eschatological
- esophageal
- esoteric
- especial
- essene
- essential
- established
- esteemed
- esthetic
- esthetical
- estimable
- estival
- estonian
- estranged
- estranging
- estrogenic
- estrous
- estuarial
- estuarine
- esurient
Starting with ET
- etched
- eternal
- ethereal
- ethical
- ethiopian
- ethnic
- ethnical
- ethnocentric
- ethnographic
- ethnographical
- ethnologic
- ethnological
- etiolate
- etiolated
- etiologic
- etiological
- etymological
Starting with EU
- eucaryotic
- eucharistic
- euclidean
- euclidian
- eudaemonic
- eudemonic
- eugenic
- eukaryotic
- eulogistic
- euphemistic
- euphonic
- euphonical
- euphonious
- euphonous
- euphoriant
- euphoric
- eupneic
- eupnoeic
- eurafrican
- eurasian
- eurasiatic
- eurocentric
- european
- europocentric
- eusporangiate
- eutherian
- eutrophic
Starting with EV
- evacuant
- evaluative
- evanescent
- evangelical
- evangelistic
- evaporable
- evaporated
- evaporative
- evasive
- even
- evenhanded
- eventful
- eventual
- evergreen
- everlasting
- every
- everyday
- evidenced
- evident
- evidential
- evidentiary
- evil
- eviscerate
- evitable
- evocative
- evoked
- evolutionary
Starting with EX
- ex
- exacerbating
- exact
- exacting
- exaggerated
- exalted
- exalting
- exanimate
- exasperated
- exasperating
- exaugural
- exceeding
- excellent
- exceptionable
- exceptional
- excess
- excessive
- exchangeable
- exchanged
- excitable
- excitant
- excitative
- excitatory
- excited
- exciting
- exclamatory
- exclusive
- excogitative
- excrescent
- excretory
- excruciating
- exculpated
- exculpatory
- excursive
- excusable
- excusatory
- excused
- execrable
- executable
- executed
- executive
- exegetic
- exegetical
- exemplary
- exemplifying
- exempt
- exergonic
- exhausted
- exhaustible
- exhausting
- exhaustive
- exhibitionistic
- exhilarated
- exhilarating
- exhortative
- exhortatory
- exigent
- exiguous
- exilic
- existent
- existential
- existentialist
- existing
- exocentric
- exocrine
- exodontic
- exoergic
- exogamic
- exogamous
- exogenic
- exogenous
- exonerated
- exonerative
- exorbitant
- exoteric
- exothermal
- exothermic
- exotic
- expandable
- expanded
- expandible
- expansible
- expansile
- expansionist
- expansive
- expectable
- expectant
- expected
- expedient
- expeditionary
- expeditious
- expendable
- expensive
- experienced
- experient
- experiential
- experimental
- expert
- expiable
- expiative
- expiatory
- expiratory
- expired
- explainable
- explanatory
- explicable
- explicit
- exploded
- exploitative
- exploitatory
- exploited
- exploitive
- explorative
- exploratory
- explosive
- exponential
- exportable
- exposed
- expositive
- expository
- express
- expressed
- expressible
- expressionist
- expressionistic
- expressionless
- expressive
- expurgated
- exquisite
- exsanguine
- exsanguinous
- extant
- extemporaneous
- extemporary
- extempore
- extendable
- extended
- extendible
- extensible
- extensile
- extensional
- extensive
- extenuating
- exterior
- exterminable
- exterminated
- external
- exteroceptive
- exterritorial
- extinct
- extinguishable
- extinguished
- extirpable
- extortionate
- extra
- extracellular
- extractable
- extractible
- extracurricular
- extradural
- extragalactic
- extrajudicial
- extralegal
- extralinguistic
- extramarital
- extramural
- extraneous
- extraordinaire
- extraordinary
- extrasensory
- extrasystolic
- extraterrestrial
- extraterritorial
- extravagant
- extraversive
- extravert
- extraverted
- extravertive
- extreme
- extremist
- extricable
- extrinsic
- extropic
- extrospective
- extroversive
- extrovert
- extroverted
- extrovertish
- extrovertive
- extrusive
- exuberant
- exultant
- exulting
- exuvial
Starting with EY
More Categories for the Adjectives Starting with E
In this section, all the adjectives included in the lists are those which start with E. These descriptive words have been categorized under Interesting Adjectives, Positive Adjectives to Describe a Person, Positive Adjectives to Describe an Event, Positive Adjectives to Describe a Place, Negative Adjectives to Describe a Person, Negative Adjectives to Describe an Event, Negative Adjectives to Describe a Place, Heroic Adjectives, Sporty Adjectives and Romantic Adjectives. Additionally, the Shortest/ Longest Adjectives that start with the letter E have also been presented. The descriptive words included in this category are determined based on the number of letters.
Adjectives that Start with E
Interesting Adjectives
earnest: not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal; characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
– both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
equivocal: uncertain as a sign or indication; two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance
– the evidence from bacteriologic analysis was equivocal
ethereal: characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
– an orchid sprung up, ethereal and hovering over the paper
evanescent: soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
– a shimmering evanescent bubble
exhilarating: making lively and joyful
– the exhilarating effect of mountain air
Positive Adjectives to Describe a Person
easygoing: relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner;
– an easygoing teacher who allowed extra time for assignments
ebullient: cheerful and full of energy; joyously unrestrained
– she sounded ebullient and happy
eloquent: expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
– He was eloquent of speech.
erudite: having or showing profound knowledge
– an erudite professor
exuberant:filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement
– the exuberant crowd
Positive Adjectives to Describe an Event
electrifying: causing a surge of emotion or excitement
– an electrifying performance
ethnic: denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people
– the ethnic cultural events
evocative: bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
– evocative speech
exciting: creating or arousing excitement; stimulating interest and discussion
– exciting presentation
exultant: joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
– exultant scene
Positive Adjectives to Describe a Place
elegant: marked by elegance; of a high grade or quality
– an elegant hotel
enchanting: capturing interest as if by a spell
– enchanting forest
exotic: strikingly strange or unusual
– exotic landscape
exquisite: of extreme beauty
– exquisite ranch setting
extraordinary: very unusual or remarkable
– extraordinary river
Negative Adjectives to Describe a Person
edgy: tense, nervous, or irritable
– He became edgy and defensive.
egocentric: thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered
– their egocentric tendency to think of themselves as invulnerable
emaciated: very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
– she was so emaciated she could hardly stand
envious: showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another’s advantages; feeling or showing envy
– envious of his success
expressionless: deliberately impassive in manner; not conveying any emotion; unemotional
– her face was expressionless
Negative Adjectives to Describe an Event
earsplitting: extremely loud
– earsplitting party
elegiac: expressing sorrow often for something past
– an elegiac lament for youthful ideals
embarrassing: causing embarrassment
– embarrassing moments
excruciating: intensely painful; mentally agonizing
– excruciating boredom
exorbitant: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
– an exorbitant event
Negative Adjectives to Describe a Place
eerie: inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
– eerie woods
elusive: difficult to remember or recall; difficult to find, catch, or achieve
– an elusive landmark
empty: holding or containing nothing
– empty auditorium
evil: profoundly immoral and malevolent; having or exerting a malignant influence
– evil house
extraneous:irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with; of external origin
– an extraneous place and the private residence
Heroic Adjectives
elite: selected as the best; a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities
– the elite of Britain’s armed forces
emphatic: forceful and definite in expression or action; expressing something forcibly and clearly
– we never did see or did hear such an emphatic nobleman
enigmatic:difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious
– enigmatic dark knight
enthralling:capturing and holding one’s attention; fascinating
– enthralling warrior
epic: very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
– epic adventurer
Sporty Adjectives
energetic: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
– energetic gymnast
excellent: very good; of the highest quality
– excellent striker
exceptional: surpassing what is common or usual or expected
– exceptional archer
experienced: having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
– experienced basketball player
expert: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
– expert billiards player
Romantic Adjectives
endearing: lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
– endearing husband
erotic: giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
– erotic massage
euphoric: exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation
– euphoric sense of excitement
everlasting: lasting forever or for a very long time
– everlasting loves
expressive: effectively conveying thought or feeling
– expressive of his love
Shortest Adjectives
ex: out of fashion
– an ex attire
each: (used of count nouns) every one considered individually
– each person is mortal
east: situated in or facing or moving toward the east
– the hospital’s east wing
easy: achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties
– an easy way of retrieving information
ebon: of a very dark black
– the dark shadows of the mountains gave the river an ebon hue
echt: not fake or counterfeit
– the film’s opening was an echt pop snob event
edgy: tense, nervous, or irritable
– she seems edgy
eery: inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
– eery feeling
epic: very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
– epic strength
even: equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
– even surface
Longest Adjectives
electroencephalographic: of or relating to an electroencephalograph
– electroencephalographic recordings
electrocardiographic: of or relating to an electrocardiograph
– electrocardiographic technician
electromechanical: of or relating to or involving an electrically operated mechanical device
– electromechanical engineering
extraterrestrial: originating or located or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere
– extraterrestrial life
extraterritorial: outside territorial limits or jurisdiction
– fishing in extraterritorial waters
electrochemical: of or involving electrochemistry
– electrochemical gradient
electromagnetic: pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion
– electromagnetic waves
electronegative: having a negative charge
– electronegative elements
electrophoretic: of or relating to electrophoresis
– electrophoretic display
electropositive: having a positive charge
– electropositive metals