Adjectives That Start With D

1. Daffy

2. Dulcet

3. Draconian

4. Dubious

5. Doltish

6. Dependable

7. Devoted

8. Docile

9. Desirable

10. Devout

11. Diplomatic

12. Dramaturgical

13. Diverse

14. Dreamlike

15. Dramatic

16. Delightful

17. Democratic

18. Domestic

19. Deluxe

20. Developed

21. Disruptive

22. Deceitful

23. Domineering

24. Dogmatic

25. Dumb

26. Destructive

27. Dull

28. Dreadful

29. Distressing

30. Dreary

31. Dank

32. Dusty

33. Disorderly

34. Disgusting

35. Drafty

36. Dauntless

37. Dogged

38. Decisive

39. Debonair

40. Determined

41. Deft

42. Dynamic

43. Dextrous

44. Deserving

45. Distinguished

46. Dainty

47. Dazzling

48. Darling

Interesting Adjectives

Daffy

/ˈdæf.i/

Definition: strange or unusual, sometimes in a humorous way

Dulcet

/ˈdʌl.sət/

Definition: (especially of sound) sweet and soothing

Draconian

 /drəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/

Definition: (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.

Dubious

 /ˈduː.bi.əs/

Definition: hesitating or doubting

Doltish

 /ˈdəʊltɪʃ/

Definition: (of a person) stupid; idiotic

Adjectives That Start With D to Describe a Person

Dependable

 /dɪˈpen.də.bəl/

Definition: trustworthy and reliable

Devoted

 /dɪˈvoʊ.t̬ɪd/

Definition: very loving or loyal

Docile

 /ˈdɑː.səl/

Definition: ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

Desirable

 /dɪˈzaɪr.ə.bəl/

Definition: sexually attractive

Devout

/dɪˈvaʊt/

Definition: believing strongly in a religion

Adjectives That Start With D to Describe an Event

Diplomatic

/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt̬.ɪk/

Definition: involving the management of relationships between countries

Dramaturgical

/draməˌˈtəːdʒɪk(ə)l/

Definition: relating to the technical aspects of drama

Diverse

/dɪˈvɝːs/

Definition: showing a great deal of variety; very different

Dreamlike

/ˈdriːm.laɪk/

Definition: having the qualities of a dream; unreal

Dramatic

/drəˈmæt̬.ɪk/

Definition: (of an event or circumstance) sudden and striking

Adjectives That Start With D to Describe a Place

Delightful

/dɪˈlaɪt.fəl/

Definition: full of pleasure

Democratic

/ˌdem.əˈkræt̬.ɪk/

Definition: based on the principles of democracy

Domestic

/dəˈmes.tɪk/

Definition: relating to the running of a home or to family relations

Deluxe

/dɪˈlʌks/

Definition: very comfortable and of very high quality

Developed

/dɪˈvel.əpt/

Definition: stronger, larger, or more advanced

Negative Adjectives to Describe a Person

Disruptive

/dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/

Definition: causing trouble

Deceitful

/dɪˈsiːt.fəl/

Definition: dishonest or hiding the truth

Domineering

/ˌdɑː.məˈnɪr.ɪŋ/

Definition: trying to control other people without thinking about their feelings

Dogmatic

/dɑːɡˈmæt̬.ɪk/

Definition: (of a person or a group) strongly expressing your beliefs as if they were facts

Dumb

/dʌm/

Definition: unable to speak

Negative Adjectives to Describe an Event

Destructive

/dɪˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Definition: causing great and irreparable harm or damage

Dull

/dʌl/

Definition: lacking interest or excitement

Dreadful

/ˈdred.fəl/

Definition: causing fear, shock, or suffering

Distressing

/dɪˈstres.ɪŋ/

Definition: upsetting or worrying

Dreary

/ˈdrɪr.i/

Definition: boring and making you feel unhappy

Negative Adjectives to Describe a Place

Dank

/dæŋk/

Definition: (especially of buildings and air) wet, cold, and unpleasant

Dusty

/ˈdʌs.ti/

Definition: covered in dust

Disorderly

/dɪˈsɔːr.dɚ.li/

Definition: untidy and badly organized

Disgusting

/dɪsˈɡʌs.tɪŋ/

Definition: extremely unpleasant or unacceptable

Drafty

/ˈdræf.t̬i/

Definition: full of currents of cold air

Heroic Adjectives

Dauntless

/ˈdɑːnt.ləs/

Definition: showing determination and no fear

Dogged

/ˈdɑː.ɡɪd/

Definition: very determined to do something, even if it is very difficult

Decisive

/dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/

Definition: making choices quickly and surely, without having any doubts

Debonair

/ˌdeb.əˈner/

Definition: (especially of men) attractive, confident, and carefully dressed

Determined

/dɪˈtɝː.mɪnd/

Definition: showing the strong desire to follow a particular plan of action even if it is difficult

Sporty Adjectives

Deft

/deft/

Definition: skillful, clever, or quick

Dynamic

/daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

Definition: having a lot of ideas and enthusiasm

Dextrous

/ˈdek.strəs/

Definition: having the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skillfully with the hands

Deserving

/dɪˈzɝː.vɪŋ/

Definition: worthy of being treated in a particular way

Distinguished

/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/

Definition: used to describe a person, especially an older person, who looks formal, stylish, or wise

Romantic Adjectives

Dainty

/ˈdeɪn.t̬i/

Definition: delicately small and pretty

Dazzling

/ˈdæz.əl.ɪŋ/

Definition: extremely attractive or exciting

Darling

/ˈdɑːr.lɪŋ/

Definition: a person who is very much loved or liked