Adjectives That Start With S

Adjectives That Start With S

Examples

• The shiny car sparkled in the sun.
• She gave a silent nod.
• He is a strong swimmer.
• We ate sweet strawberries.
• The soft pillow was comfortable.
• He is a smart student.
• The stormy night was scary.
• She wore a simple dress.
• The sleepy puppy yawned.
• The spicy food made me thirsty.

Worksheet: Fill in the Blank

1. The ___ kitten purred softly.
2. He is a ___ friend.
3. We saw a ___ rainbow after the rain.
4. The ___ road was hard to walk on.
5. She wore a ___ dress to the party.

Tips for Using Adjectives

• Try using new adjectives to make your writing more interesting.
• Use more than one adjective for extra detail (e.g., "the shiny, slippery slide").
• Adjectives answer questions like: What kind? How many? Which one?

More Resources

• Learn about adjective examples, adjectives that start with R, and parts of speech.
• Try more adjectives that start with T or M.
• Practice with figurative language and reading comprehension.