Adjectives That Start with F 7 November, 202012 September, 2020 by Alisa 44 Adjectives That Start With F FurtiveFriableFoolproofFoolhardyFrigidFortunateForthrightFriendlyFrankForgivingFestive FelicitousFruitfulFatefulFunFloweryFecundFolksyFancyFuturisticFractiousForlorn ForgetfulFretfulFrailFrivolousFrighteningFruitlessFreakishFutileFreezingFrozenFrosty FustyFrowzyFierceFearlessForcefulFerociousFormidableFleetFreneticFlexibleFast Interesting Adjectives Furtive/ˈfɜː.tɪv/ Definition: (of people) behaving secretly and often dishonestly Example: She made one or two furtive phone calls. Friable/ˈfraɪ.ə.bəl/ Definition: easily broken into small pieces Example: The soil should be in a friable condition. Foolproof/ˈfuːl.pruːf/ Definition: (of a plan or machine) is so simple and easy to understand, or easy to use. Example: This new recipe is supposed to be foolproof. Foolhardy/ˈfuːlˌhɑː.di/ Definition: brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks Example: a foolhardy decision Frigid/ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd/ Definition: (of a woman) having difficulty in becoming sexually excited Example: She turned her frigid gaze on him. Positive Adjectives to Describe a Person Fortunate/ˈfɔː.tʃən.ət/ Definition: lucky Example: She was fortunate in her choice of an assistant. Forthright/ˈfɔːθ.raɪt/ Definition: (too) honest or direct in behavior Example: I admire his forthright way of dealing with people. Friendly/ˈfrend.li/ Definition: behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone Example: Are they friendly with your classmates? Frank/fræŋk/ Definition: honest, sincere, and telling the truth Example: A long and frank discussion. Forgiving/fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ Definition: willing to forgive Example: He’s very forgiving. Positive Adjectives to Describe an Event Festive /ˈfes.tɪv/ Definition: offering fun and gaiety Example: The square looked very festive with its Christmas tree Felicitous/fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ Definition: suitable or right and expressing well the intended thought or feeling Example: A felicitous phrase. Fruitful/ˈfruːt.fəl/ Definition: producing good results Example: The three days of talks had been fruitful. Fateful/ˈfeɪt.fəl/ Definition: having an important and usually negative effect on the future Example: This was a fateful mistake. Fun/fʌn/ Definition: pleasure, entertainment, or enjoyment Example: He’s great fun to be with Positive Adjectives to Describe a Place Flowery/ˈflaʊ.ə.ri/ Definition: decorated with pictures of flowers Example: A flowery room. Fecund/ˈfek.ənd/ Definition: producing or creating a lot of new things, ideas, etc… Example: His fecund imagination Folksy/ˈfəʊk.si/ Definition: having the characteristics of traditional culture and customs Example: The shop’s folksy, small-town image. Fancy/ˈfæn.si/ Definition: elaborate in structure or decoration Example: The furniture was very fancy. Futuristic/ˌfjuː.tʃəˈrɪs.tɪk/ Definition: strange and very modern Example: A futuristic car was on display at the auto show. Negative Adjectives to Describe a Person Fractious/ˈfræk.ʃəs/ Definition: easily upset or annoyed Example: A fractious child. Forlorn/fɚˈlɔːrn/ Definition: alone and unhappy Example: He looked a forlorn figure standing at the bus stop. Forgetful/fɚˈɡet.fəl/ Definition: often forgetting things Example: He was soon forgetful of the time. Fretful/ˈfret.fəl/ Definition: nervous and unable to relax Example: The child was crying with a fretful whimper. Frail/freɪl/ Definition: weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed Example: A frail old lady. Negative Adjectives to Describe an Event Frivolous/ˈfrɪv.əl.əs/ Definition: behaving in a silly and foolish way Example: She’s very frivolous –She just likes to have fun. Frightening/ˈfraɪ.tən.ɪŋ/ Definition: making someone afraid or anxious; terrifying Example: A frightening experience. Fruitless /ˈfruːt.ləs/ Definition: failing to achieve the desired results Example: Her fruitless attempts to publish poetry Freakish/ˈfriː.kɪʃ/ Definition: very unusual or unexpected Example: Freakish weather. Futile/ˈfjuː.t̬əl/ Definition: (of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing Example: It’s futile to go on Negative Adjectives to Describe a Place Freezing/ˈfriː.zɪŋ/ Definition: extremely cold Example: It’s freezing outside. Frozen/ˈfroʊ.zən/ Definition: past participle of “freeze” Example: We skated over the frozen lake. Frosty/ˈfrɑː.sti/ Definition: (of the weather) very cold, with frost forming on surfaces Example: It was a cold and frosty yesterday. Fusty/ˈfʌs.ti/ Definition: smelling stale, damp, or stuffy Example: This room smells slightly fusty – I think I’ll open a window. Frowzy/ˈfraʊ.zi/ Definition: not attractive, new, or fashionable Example: A frowzy nightclub. Heroic Adjectives Fierce/fɪrs/ Definition: strong and powerful Example: He’s in a fierce mood today. Fearless/ˈfɪr.ləs/ Definition: having no fear Example: A fearless defender of freedom. Forceful/ˈfɔːrs.fəl/ Definition: expressing opinions strongly and demanding attention or action Example: He was a forceful personality. Ferocious/fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/ Definition: frightening and violent Example: A ferocious dog. Formidable /fɔːrˈmɪd.ə.bəl/ Definition: strong and powerful, and therefore difficult to deal with if opposed to you Example: A formidable opponent. Sporty Adjectives Fleet /fliːt/ Definition: able to run quickly Example: He was slight and fleet of foot. Frenetic/frəˈnet̬.ɪk/ Definition: involving a lot of excited movement or activity Example: A frenetic pace of activity. Flexible/ˈflek.sə.bəl/ Definition: able to bending easily without breaking Example: Athletes have flexible bodies. Fast/fæst/ Definition: moving or happening quickly Example: A fast swimmer. Email Tweet Tweet Share Pinterest Messenger Related Download Pdf Lessons (Audio Included) Loading...