List of 125+ Positive Adjectives

It’s not always easy keeping up a positive attitude, but building up your personal lexicon of positive attitude adjectives might help. You’ll begin to see yourself as more diligent, dynamic, or likable than you realize.

One of the few sure things in life is: People are incredibly diverse. You need words to describe people and their actions beyond just great. Whether you need to describe a blithesome sibling, upbeat friend, or your own stunning look today, it never hurts to expand your vocabulary of positive adjectives for people.

People have complex, nuanced personalities that exist beyond the binary of bad and good. With the right vocabulary, you can better describe the personality traits and qualities of your considerate friends and loving family, or you can write plucky, vivacious characters.

Your resume is a tool for selling yourself to a potential employer, which is hard to do when you’re just using words. Even if you’re fully qualified, the wrong words in your resume can send you back to scrolling through endless job listings. Sticking with some positive adjectives can help you land the interview, and they can be a great reminder that you’re an ambitious, devoted, and responsible employee.

You’ve watched the latest movie, read the newest book, or caught up with the new season of your favorite show. All you can muster is “I liked it.” It’s time to expand your language horizons so you can talk about the engrossing plot, engaging characters, and powerful visuals like a true art critic.

Now that you know some positive adjectives, it’s a good idea to learn how to use them properly in your regular conversations and writing. It can help you be more open-minded and optimistic.

1. The movie was so hilarious that I could hardly breathe from laughing so hard.
2. The parents were thankful that the spellbinding puppet show kept the children’s attention.
3. I promise that the story about creating the world’s most perfect cheeseburger is more gripping than you think.
4. Even though he tended to be independent, he wasn’t afraid to ask for help when he really needed it.
5. The confident puppy dove headfirst into the swimming pool.
6. We were all out of breath by the time we hit the peak of the mountain, but it was worth it for the breathtaking scenery.
7. The moving tribute to pizza left everyone in the theater close to tears.
8. The whole crowd applauded after the dazzling fireworks display.
9. Despite his cold, grumpy exterior, he was actually quite warm-hearted once you got to know him.
10. The resourceful camper was able to start a fire and cook dinner with just some aluminum foil and a sock.
11. His vivacious nature helped to keep up everyone’s spirits.
12. The team’s competitive drive helped them win out against the competition.
13. The book was so engrossing that she didn’t even realize her friend was talking to her.
14. It was such a lovely day that absolutely nothing could bother them.
15. The devoted customer refused to shop elsewhere, even after the increase in the price of bananas.
16. The bird’s persistent foraging helped the babies grow strong.
17. The car had ample room for all their groceries, a bike, and a box full of encyclopedias.
18. Her vivid imagination as a child is part of what led to her becoming an artist.
19. The soda’s unique flavor tasted like a mix of guavas and cheese.
20. Her gregarious nature made it easy for her to find friends in the new city.

Positivity is contagious, and the words you use play a role in that. Now that your mind has an ample supply of positive adjectives, it’s time to expand with a whole host of other positive parts of speech. Building up your vocabulary can help you develop more thought-provoking writing and conversation, and it can give you a leg up on your favorite word games.

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