Describing words 4
35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| second | coming after the first | This is my second visit to London. |
| short | not long; not tall | She has short hair. |
| shy | nervous about talking to people you do not know | He is too shy to speak in class. |
| sick | ill; not well | She is sick and can't come to work. |
| slow | not fast | The bus is very slow. |
| small | not big | They live in a small house. |
| smart | clever; also clean and nicely dressed | She is a smart student. |
| snowy | with a lot of snow | It was a cold, snowy day. |
| social | about people and how they live or spend time together | I use social media every day. |
| sorry | feeling bad about something you did; also used to say you are sad about something | I'm sorry I'm late. |
| special | different and better than usual | Today is a special day. |
| still | not moving | Keep still while I take the photo. |
| strange | not usual; surprising | I heard a strange noise. |
| strict | making people follow rules | Our teacher is very strict. |
| strong | having a lot of power; not weak | He is very strong. |
| successful | doing well; getting what you wanted | She is a successful writer. |
| sunny | with a lot of sun | It's a sunny day. |
| super | very good (informal) | That's a super idea! |
| sure | certain; with no doubt | Are you sure? |
| sweet | tasting of sugar; also nice and kind | This cake is very sweet. |
| tall | higher than most people or things | My brother is very tall. |
| terrible | very bad | The weather was terrible. |
| thick | big from one side to the other; not thin | It's a thick book. |
| thin | not thick or fat | She is tall and thin. |
| tight | fitting your body very closely | These jeans are too tight. |
| tired | needing rest or sleep | I am very tired today. |
| true | correct; not false | Is it true that you are moving? |
| ugly | not nice to look at | That is an ugly building. |
| warm | a little hot, in a nice way | It's warm today. |
| well | healthy; not ill | I don't feel well. |
| white | having the colour of snow or milk | She has a white cat. |
| wonderful | very good | We had a wonderful holiday. |
| wrong | not correct | Sorry, I have the wrong number. |
| yellow | having the colour of a lemon or the sun | She has a yellow dress. |
| young | not old | She is too young to drive. |