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Descriptive adjective   /dɪskrˈɪptɪv ˈædʒɪktɪv/   Listen
Descriptive adjective

noun
1.
An adjective that ascribes to its noun the value of an attribute of that noun (e.g., 'a nervous person' or 'a musical speaking voice').  Synonym: qualifying adjective.





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... personage is selected, such as Columbus, George Washington, etc. The first pupil called upon must describe the subject with a descriptive adjective beginning with "A". The second, third, and fourth, etc., adding to this description by using adjectives beginning with the letter "A". This continues until the adjectives beginning with the letter "A" ...
— School, Church, and Home Games • George O. Draper


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