Starting with IA
Starting with IB
Starting with IC
Starting with ID
- ideal
- idealised
- idealistic
- idealized
- ideational
- idempotent
- identical
- identifiable
- identified
- ideographic
- ideologic
- ideological
- idiographic
- idiomatic
- idiomatical
- idiopathic
- idiosyncratic
- idiotic
- idle
- idolatrous
- idolised
- idolized
- idyllic
Starting with IF
Starting with IG
Starting with IL
- iliac
- ill
- illative
- illegal
- illegible
- illegitimate
- illiberal
- illicit
- illimitable
- illiterate
- illogical
- illuminated
- illuminating
- illusional
- illusionary
- illusive
- illusory
- illustrative
- illustrious
Starting with IM
- imaginable
- imaginary
- imaginative
- imbalanced
- imbecile
- imbecilic
- imbricate
- imbricated
- imitation
- imitative
- immaculate
- immanent
- immaterial
- immature
- immeasurable
- immediate
- immemorial
- immense
- immensurable
- imminent
- immiscible
- immobile
- immoderate
- immodest
- immoral
- immortal
- immotile
- immovable
- immoveable
- immune
- immunised
- immunized
- immunochemical
- immunocompetent
- immunocompromised
- immunodeficient
- immunogenic
- immunologic
- immunological
- immunosuppressed
- immunosuppressive
- immunotherapeutic
- immutable
- impacted
- impaired
- impalpable
- imparipinnate
- impartial
- impassable
- impassioned
- impassive
- impatient
- impeccable
- impeccant
- impecunious
- impeded
- impeding
- impelled
- impellent
- impelling
- impendent
- impending
- impenetrable
- impenitent
- imperative
- imperceptible
- imperfect
- imperfectible
- imperforate
- imperial
- imperialist
- imperialistic
- imperious
- imperishable
- impermanent
- impermeable
- impermissible
- impersonal
- impertinent
- imperturbable
- imperviable
- impervious
- impetiginous
- impetuous
- impious
- impish
- implacable
- implanted
- implausible
- implemental
- implemented
- implicated
- implicational
- implicative
- implicit
- implike
- imploring
- impolite
- impolitic
- imponderable
- important
- imported
- importunate
- imposed
- imposing
- impossible
- impotent
- impoverished
- impracticable
- impractical
- imprecise
- impregnable
- impressed
- impressible
- impressionable
- impressionist
- impressionistic
- impressive
- imprisoned
- improbable
- impromptu
- improper
- improvable
- improved
- improvident
- improving
- improvised
- imprudent
- impudent
- impugnable
- impuissant
- impulsive
- impure
- imputable
- imputrescible
Starting with IN
- in
- inaccessible
- inaccurate
- inactive
- inadequate
- inadmissible
- inadvertent
- inadvisable
- inaesthetic
- inalienable
- inalterable
- inane
- inanimate
- inapplicable
- inapposite
- inappreciable
- inappropriate
- inapt
- inarguable
- inarticulate
- inartistic
- inattentive
- inaudible
- inaugural
- inauspicious
- inauthentic
- inboard
- inborn
- inbound
- inbred
- inbuilt
- incalculable
- incan
- incandescent
- incapable
- incapacitated
- incapacitating
- incarnate
- incased
- incautious
- incendiary
- incensed
- inceptive
- incertain
- incessant
- incestuous
- inchoate
- inchoative
- incident
- incidental
- incipient
- incised
- incisive
- incitive
- inclement
- inclined
- included
- inclusive
- incognito
- incognizable
- incognizant
- incognoscible
- incoherent
- incombustible
- incoming
- incommensurable
- incommensurate
- incommodious
- incommunicado
- incommunicative
- incommutable
- incomparable
- incompatible
- incompetent
- incomplete
- incomprehensible
- incomprehensive
- incompressible
- incomputable
- inconceivable
- inconclusive
- incongruent
- incongruous
- inconsequent
- inconsequential
- inconsiderable
- inconsiderate
- inconsistent
- inconsolable
- inconspicuous
- inconstant
- incontestable
- incontestible
- incontinent
- incontrovertible
- inconvenient
- inconvertible
- incorporate
- incorporated
- incorporative
- incorporeal
- incorrect
- incorrigible
- incorrupt
- incorrupted
- incorruptible
- increased
- increasing
- incredible
- incredulous
- incremental
- incriminating
- incriminatory
- inculpable
- inculpative
- inculpatory
- incumbent
- incurable
- incurious
- incursive
- incurvate
- incurved
- indebted
- indecent
- indecipherable
- indecisive
- indecorous
- indefatigable
- indefeasible
- indefensible
- indefinable
- indefinite
- indehiscent
- indelible
- indelicate
- indentured
- independent
- indescribable
- indestructible
- indeterminable
- indeterminate
- indexical
- indexless
- indian
- indicative
- indicatory
- indictable
- indie
- indifferent
- indigenous
- indigent
- indigestible
- indignant
- indigo
- indirect
- indiscernible
- indiscreet
- indiscrete
- indiscriminate
- indiscriminating
- indispensable
- indisposed
- indisputable
- indissoluble
- indistinct
- indistinguishable
- individual
- individualised
- individualist
- individualistic
- individualized
- indivisible
- indocile
- indolent
- indomitable
- indonesian
- indoor
- indrawn
- indubitable
- induced
- inducive
- inductive
- indulgent
- indurate
- indusial
- industrial
- industrialised
- industrialized
- industrious
- indwelling
- inebriated
- inedible
- ineffable
- ineffective
- ineffectual
- inefficacious
- inefficient
- inelaborate
- inelastic
- inelegant
- ineligible
- ineluctable
- inept
- inequitable
- ineradicable
- inerrable
- inerrant
- inert
- inertial
- inescapable
- inessential
- inestimable
- inevitable
- inexact
- inexcusable
- inexhaustible
- inexorable
- inexpedient
- inexpensive
- inexperienced
- inexperient
- inexpert
- inexpiable
- inexplicable
- inexplicit
- inexpressible
- inexpressive
- inexpugnable
- inexpungeable
- inexpungible
- inextensible
- inexterminable
- inextinguishable
- inextirpable
- inextricable
- infallible
- infamous
- infantile
- infatuated
- infeasible
- infected
- infectious
- infective
- infelicitous
- inferential
- inferior
- infernal
- infertile
- infinite
- infinitesimal
- infinitival
- infirm
- inflamed
- inflammable
- inflammatory
- inflatable
- inflated
- inflationary
- inflected
- inflectional
- inflexible
- inflowing
- influent
- influential
- informal
- informational
- informative
- informatory
- informed
- infrahuman
- inframaxillary
- infrangible
- infrared
- infrasonic
- infrequent
- infuriated
- infuriating
- ingenious
- ingenuous
- inglorious
- ingrained
- ingratiating
- ingratiatory
- ingrowing
- ingrown
- inguinal
- inhabitable
- inhabited
- inhalant
- inharmonic
- inharmonious
- inherent
- inheritable
- inherited
- inheriting
- inhibited
- inhibitory
- inhomogeneous
- inhospitable
- inhuman
- inhumane
- inhumed
- inimical
- inimitable
- iniquitous
- initial
- initiative
- initiatory
- injectable
- injudicious
- injured
- injurious
- inky
- inlaid
- inland
- inmost
- innate
- inner
- innermost
- innocent
- innocuous
- innovational
- innovative
- innoxious
- innumerable
- innumerate
- innumerous
- inodorous
- inoffensive
- inoperable
- inoperative
- inopportune
- inordinate
- inorganic
- inpouring
- inquiring
- inquisitive
- inquisitorial
- inquisitory
- insalubrious
- insane
- insanitary
- insatiable
- insatiate
- inscribed
- inscriptive
- inscrutable
- insectan
- insecticidal
- insectivorous
- insecure
- insensate
- insensible
- insensitive
- insentient
- inseparable
- inshore
- inside
- insidious
- insightful
- insignificant
- insincere
- insinuating
- insipid
- insistent
- insolent
- insoluble
- insolvable
- insolvent
- insomniac
- insouciant
- inspirational
- inspiratory
- inspired
- inspiring
- inspiriting
- inst
- instant
- instantaneous
- instigative
- instinct
- instinctive
- institutional
- institutionalised
- institutionalized
- instructional
- instructive
- instrumental
- insubordinate
- insubstantial
- insufferable
- insufficient
- insular
- insulting
- insuperable
- insupportable
- insurable
- insured
- insurgent
- insurmountable
- insurrectional
- insurrectionary
- insusceptible
- intact
- intangible
- integral
- integrated
- integrative
- integumental
- integumentary
- intellectual
- intelligent
- intelligible
- intemperate
- intended
- intense
- intensified
- intensifying
- intensional
- intensive
- intent
- intentional
- interactional
- interactive
- interbred
- intercalary
- intercellular
- interchangeable
- interchurch
- intercollegiate
- interconnected
- intercontinental
- intercostal
- intercrossed
- interdenominational
- interdepartmental
- interdependent
- interdisciplinary
- interested
- interesting
- interfacial
- interfaith
- interfering
- intergalactic
- interim
- interior
- interlaced
- interlacing
- interlineal
- interlinear
- interlinking
- interlobular
- interlocking
- interlocutory
- intermediate
- intermeshed
- interminable
- intermittent
- intermolecular
- intermural
- internal
- international
- internationalist
- internationalistic
- internecine
- interoceptive
- interoperable
- interpersonal
- interplanetary
- interpretable
- interpretative
- interpreted
- interpretive
- interracial
- interred
- interrelated
- interrogative
- interrogatory
- interrupted
- interscholastic
- interschool
- intersectant
- intersecting
- intersexual
- interspecies
- interspecific
- interstate
- interstellar
- interstitial
- intertidal
- intertribal
- intervening
- intervertebral
- interwoven
- intestate
- intestinal
- intimal
- intimate
- intimidated
- intimidating
- intolerable
- intolerant
- intoned
- intoxicant
- intoxicated
- intoxicating
- intracellular
- intracerebral
- intracranial
- intractable
- intracutaneous
- intradepartmental
- intradermal
- intradermic
- intragroup
- intralinguistic
- intralobular
- intramolecular
- intramural
- intramuscular
- intransigent
- intransitive
- intrapulmonary
- intrasentential
- intraspecies
- intraspecific
- intrastate
- intrauterine
- intravenous
- intraventricular
- intrepid
- intricate
- intriguing
- intrinsic
- intrinsical
- introductory
- introjected
- introspective
- introuvable
- introversive
- introverted
- introvertish
- introvertive
- intruding
- intrusive
- intuitionist
- intuitive
- intumescent
- inundated
- inured
- inutile
- invading
- invalid
- invalidated
- invalidating
- invaluable
- invariable
- invariant
- invasive
- inventive
- inverse
- invertebrate
- inverted
- invertible
- investigative
- investigatory
- inveterate
- invidious
- invigorated
- invigorating
- invincible
- inviolable
- inviolate
- invisible
- invitational
- invitatory
- inviting
- involucrate
- involuntary
- involute
- involved
- invulnerable
- inward
- inwrought
Starting with IO
Starting with IP
Starting with IR
- iraki
- iranian
- iraqi
- irascible
- irate
- ireful
- irenic
- iridaceous
- iridescent
- iridic
- irish
- iritic
- irksome
- iron
- ironclad
- ironed
- ironic
- ironical
- ironlike
- ironshod
- irrational
- irreclaimable
- irreconcilable
- irrecoverable
- irredeemable
- irreducible
- irrefutable
- irregular
- irrelevant
- irreligious
- irremediable
- irremovable
- irreparable
- irreplaceable
- irrepressible
- irreproachable
- irreproducible
- irresistible
- irresolute
- irresponsible
- irretrievable
- irreverent
- irreversible
- irrevocable
- irrevokable
- irritable
- irritated
- irritating
- irritative
- irruptive
Starting with IS
- ischaemic
- ischemic
- isentropic
- islamic
- ismaili
- isobilateral
- isochronal
- isochronous
- isoclinal
- isoclinic
- isocyclic
- isogonic
- isolable
- isolated
- isolating
- isolationist
- isolationistic
- isomeric
- isometric
- isometrical
- isomorphic
- isomorphous
- isopteran
- isosceles
- isosmotic
- isothermal
- isothermic
- isotonic
- isotopic
- isotropic
- isotropous
- israeli
- isthmian
Starting with IT
Starting with IV
Starting with IX
More Categories for the Adjectives Starting with I
The adjectives listed in the Interesting Adjectives category are those which can make your writing or speech more exciting to read or hear. Moreover, these words can also enhance the style of your writing. The Positive Adjectives lists are composed of descriptive words which refer to desirable characteristics, while the Negative Adjectives categories contain adjectives that refer to undesirable qualities. There are three categories for Positive Adjectives and three for Negative Adjectives because the words are sorted depending on whether they describe a person, an event or a place.
Interesting Adjectives
imperturbable: unable to be upset or excited; calm
– an imperturbable tranquility
infinitesimal: extremely small
– an infinitesimal pause
insidious: proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
– sexually transmitted diseases can be insidious and sometimes without symptoms
interim: in or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary
– an interim arrangement
inveterate: having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
– he was an inveterate gambler
Positive Adjectives to Describe a Person
illustrious: well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
– his illustrious predecessor
imaginative: having or showing creativity or inventiveness
– he is making imaginative use of computer software
intelligent: having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level
– she is intelligent and hardworking
invaluable: extremely useful; indispensable
– an invaluable member of the team
inventive: having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally
– she is the most inventive painter around
Positive Adjectives to Describe an Event
informative: providing useful or interesting information
– a thought-provoking, informative seminar
international: existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations
– international trade
interesting: arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention
– an interesting debate
inspiring: having the effect of inspiring someone
– an inspiring life event
instantaneous: occurring or done in an instant or instantly
– her reaction was almost instantaneous
Positive Adjectives to Describe a Place
idyllic: like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
– an attractive hotel in an idyllic setting
immense: extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree
– dining in an immense restaurant
impressive: evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill: grand, imposing, or awesome
– an impressive view of the mountains
incredible: difficult to believe; extraordinary
– the waterfalls are incredible
inviting: offering the promise of an attractive or enjoyable experience
– the sea down there looks so inviting
Negative Adjectives to Describe a Person
insensitive: showing or feeling no concern for others’ feelings
– he is always insensitive and insulting
irresponsible: not showing a proper sense of responsibility
– it would have been irresponsible just to drive on
irreverent: showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
– she is irreverent about the whole business of politics
irritable: having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry
– she was tired and irritable
irritating: causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
– an irritating child
Negative Adjectives to Describe an Event
idle: without purpose or effect; pointless
– idle negotiation
intractable: hard to control or deal with
– intractable economic problems
irksome: irritating; annoying
– an irksome experience
irrational: not logical or reasonable
– an irrational discussion
irresolvable: impossible to solve or settle
– irresolvable problem
Negative Adjectives to Describe a Place
icy: covered with or consisting of ice; very cold
– there were icy patches on the roads
inscrutable: difficult to understand; causing people to feel curious or confused
– an inscrutable site
insubstantial: lacking strength and solidity
– an insubstantial hut
intolerable: unable to be endured
– an intolerable workplace
isolated: far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote
– isolated farms and villages
Heroic Adjectives
ideal: satisfying one’s conception of what is perfect; most suitable
– he is an ideal figure
immovable: not yielding to argument or pressure
– he remained immovable, in spite of threats
intrepid: fearless; adventurous
– an intrepid protector
invincible: too powerful to be defeated or overcome
– an invincible warrior
invulnerable: impossible to harm or damage
– the gladiator seemed invulnerable
Sporty Adjectives
impenetrable: impossible to pass through or enter
– his impenetrable defense against the striker of the opposing team
impetuous: acting or done quickly and without thought or care; moving forcefully or rapidly
– his impetuous shot selections
incalculable: too great to be calculated or estimated
– his speed seems incalculable
incontestable: not able to be disputed
– their victory against the defending champion is incontestable
intense: of extreme force, degree, or strength
– an intense match between the teams
Romantic Adjectives
immaculate: perfectly clean
– my immaculate love for you
impeccable: (of behavior, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless
– a woman of impeccable character
inseparable: unwilling to be separated; usually seen together
– we met 18 months ago and have been inseparable ever since
intimate: private and personal; closely acquainted; familiar, close
– our intimate moments
irresistible: too attractive and tempting to be resisted
– he finds her irresistible
Shortest Adjectives
in: currently fashionable
– the in thing to do
icy: covered with or containing or consisting of ice
– icy northern waters
ill: presaging ill fortune
– ill omens
icky: soft and sticky
– an icky insect
idle: without purpose or effect; pointless
– an idle argument
iffy: subject to accident or chance or change
– an iffy appeal at best
inky: of the color of black ink
– an inky hair color
inst: in or of the present month
– your letter of the 10th inst
iron: extremely robust
– an iron constitution
ictal: of or relating to a seizure or convulsion
– an ictal phase
Longest Adjectives
interdenominational: occurring between or among or common to different churches or denominations
– interdenominational cooperation
internationalistic: influenced by or advocating internationalism
– an internationalistic outlook
immunocompromised: unable to develop a normal immune response usually because of malnutrition or immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive therapy
– immunocompromised patients
immunosuppressive: of or relating to a substance that lowers the body’s normal immune response and induces immunosuppression
– immunosuppressive therapy
immunotherapeutic: of or relating to immunotherapy
– various immunotherapeutic techniques
indistinguishable: not capable of being distinguished or differentiated
– the two specimens are actually different from each other but the differences are almost indistinguishable
institutionalised: officially placed in or committed to a specialized institution
– had hopes of rehabilitating the institutionalised juvenile delinquents
institutionalized: established in practice or custom; established as part of an official organization
– the danger of discrimination becoming institutionalized
interdepartmental: between or among departments
– interdepartmental competition
interdisciplinary: drawing from or characterized by participation of two or more fields of study
– interdisciplinary studies