Describing words 3
37 English words (level A1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| interesting | making you want to know more | This book is very interesting. |
| key | very important | Water is a key part of a healthy diet. |
| large | big | I'd like a large coffee, please. |
| late | after the usual or planned time | Sorry I'm late! |
| lazy | not wanting to work or do anything | I feel lazy on Sundays. |
| left | on the side of your body where your heart is | I write with my left hand. |
| light | not heavy; also pale in colour | This bag is very light. |
| little | small; young | I have a little brother. |
| living | alive now | He is the most famous living writer. |
| lonely | sad because you are alone | She felt lonely in the new city. |
| long | far from one end to the other; taking a lot of time | She has long hair. |
| lovely | very nice or beautiful | What a lovely day! |
| lucky | having good luck | You're lucky to have such good friends. |
| merry | happy (mostly in "Merry Christmas") | Merry Christmas! |
| middle | in the centre | I'm the middle child. |
| new | just made or bought; not old | I have a new car. |
| nice | pleasant; kind | Have a nice day! |
| off | not working or not switched on | The lights are off. |
| old | having lived or existed for a long time; not new | My grandfather is very old. |
| only | with no others of the same kind | She is an only child. |
| open | not closed | The window is open. |
| orange | having the colour between red and yellow | She is wearing an orange dress. |
| own | belonging to you and not to anyone else | I have my own room. |
| personal | belonging to or about one person | This is my personal phone. |
| pink | having a light red colour | She has a pink bag. |
| poor | having very little money | His family was very poor. |
| pretty | nice to look at | What a pretty garden! |
| quiet | making very little noise | Please be quiet in the library. |
| rainy | with a lot of rain | It was a rainy day. |
| ready | prepared to do something or to be used | Dinner is ready! |
| real | true or not false; existing | Is that a real diamond? |
| red | having the colour of blood | She bought a red car. |
| rich | having a lot of money | He is a rich businessman. |
| right | correct; also on the side of your body opposite the left | That's the right answer. |
| rude | not polite | Don't be rude to your teacher. |
| sad | not happy | She was sad when her cat died. |
| same | not different | We are in the same class. |