noun

adjective

/ˈæ.d͡ʒə(k).tɪv/ adj·ect·ive 3 syllables

(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Adjective

(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.

Example sentences

  1. 1

    The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives.

Synonyms for Adjective

No synonyms listed for this entry yet.

Antonyms for Adjective

No antonyms listed for this entry yet.

Word Lab tools for "adjective"

Use Word Helper's interactive tools to explore Adjective further — find rhymes, count syllables, unscramble the letters, or find words with the same start or end.

Rhyme Finder

Find words that rhyme with adjective — perfect rhymes, near rhymes, and words with similar endings. Useful for poems, lyrics, and captions.

Find rhymes for adjective
Syllable Counter

Adjective has 3 syllables: adj·ect·ive. Paste the word into the Syllable Counter to see the spoken beat breakdown and use it in a longer sentence or poem.

Count syllables in adjective
Word Unscramble

Enter the letters of adjective into Word Unscramble to see all valid words that can be built from the same letters — useful for word games and spelling practice.

Unscramble adjective
Prefix Finder

Browse more words starting with the letter A using the Prefix Finder. Useful for exploring word families, spelling patterns, and vocabulary groups.

Words starting with A

Browse words near Adjective

Explore more words that start with the letter A in Word Explorer, or use the A-Z browser to discover other vocabulary starting from any letter.

FAQ

Questions people ask

How many syllables does adjective have?

Adjective has 3 syllables: adj·ect·ive. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is adjective?

Adjective is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for adjective?

This entry does not currently list synonyms for adjective. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.

How do you use adjective in a sentence?

Example: "The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives."

What words start with the same letter as adjective?

Adjective starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does adjective have?

Adjective has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.