Comparison of adjectives

examples

meaning

I am fond of ice cream.

Cairo is differentfrom 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 kindwoman.

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 oldhouse.

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 coldin 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 modernpaintings.

I live in a detachedhouse.

Other examples:

organic (vegetables), impressionist (painter), wild (salmon)

Classifying people and things into types.

beautiful – ugly

dead – alive

happy – sad

rough – smooth

big – small

dry – wet

heavy – light

tall – short

cold – hot

good – bad