I am fond of ice cream.
Cairo is different from Alexandria.
His car is similar to mine.
Other examples: keen (on), near (to), aware (of) | Relations between people and things. These adjectives usually require a word or phrase (complement) to complete their meaning. |
He’s generous.
She’s a kind woman.
The waiter was very polite.
Other examples: talkative, cruel, cooperative, helpful, useful | Descriptions of people and things in terms of their actions. |
That’s an old house.
The Olympic stadium is big.
Other examples: tall, old, good, rough, true, ugly, red, heavy | Features that will last a long time or will not change (permanent). |
Anyone hungry? Lunch is nearly ready.
It’s so cold in Nick’s house.
Other examples: absent, ill, dry, full, lonely, wet, hot, thirsty, angry
| States and conditions that can change. |
I saw a great French film last night.
I don’t like modern paintings.
I live in a detached house.
Other examples: organic (vegetables), impressionist (painter), wild (salmon) | Classifying people and things into types. |