48 Popular Adjectives That Start With D 22 December, 202022 December, 2020 by Alisa Adjectives That Start With D 1. Daffy2. Dulcet3. Draconian4. Dubious5. Doltish6. Dependable7. Devoted8. Docile9. Desirable10. Devout11. Diplomatic12. Dramaturgical 13. Diverse14. Dreamlike15. Dramatic16. Delightful17. Democratic18. Domestic19. Deluxe20. Developed21. Disruptive22. Deceitful23. Domineering24. Dogmatic 25. Dumb26. Destructive27. Dull28. Dreadful29. Distressing30. Dreary31. Dank32. Dusty33. Disorderly34. Disgusting35. Drafty36. Dauntless 37. Dogged38. Decisive39. Debonair40. Determined41. Deft42. Dynamic43. Dextrous44. Deserving45. Distinguished46. Dainty47. Dazzling48. 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 Email Tweet Tweet Share Pinterest Messenger Related Download Pdf Lessons (Audio Included) Loading...