adjective

Example Sentences

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But “democratic” is an adjective modifying a noun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

During a one-word response game, Anthony Albanese used the adjective to describe Grace Tame, who was named the 2021 Australian of the Year for her advocacy for child sexual abuse survivors.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

That adjective would not apply to a public skirmish between the president of the university and the consultant that conducted the study commissioned by the university.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

“I could think of any adjective to fill the blank. And it would probably work. You find different ways to protect yourself, whether that’s self-preservation or it’s just growing up.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

The rules are pretty straightforward: an adjective is put down, like maybe “awkward,” and everyone has to throw down a noun that best fits.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman