Adjective suffixes

Adjective suffixes

1. -ED: Generally describes emotions, it tells how people feels

   • EXAMPLES
     • delighted
     • determined
     • bored
     • moved

2. -ABLE/-IBLE: able to be done or able to be used

   • EXAMPLES
     • suitable (usable)
     • drinkable (bebible)
     • enjoyable (agradable)
     • lovable (amable)
     • flexible (flexible)
   • -IBLE: for words that end in “-ss” or “-ct.”

3. -AL/-IAL/-ICAL: means that something is related to or pertaining to a particular thing or person.

   • -IAL: for words that end in “-t” or “-s.”
   • -ICAL: is normally used for words with a Greek root.
   • EXAMPLES
     • social
     • physical
     • historical

4. -FUL: means that something is full of a certain quality or attribute.

   • careful
   • joyful
   • painful
   • colorful

5. -IC: means that something is related to a certain action, process, or thing.

   • EXAMPLES
     • dramatic
     • automatic
     • basic

6. -IVE: means that something is characterized by a certain quality or attribute.

   • EXAMPLES
     • creative
     • positive
     • agressive

7. -LESS: means that something is without a certain quality or attribute.

   • EXAMPLES
     • hopeless
     • painless
     • useless

8. -OUS: means that something is marked by a certain quality or attribute.

   • EXAMPLES
     • famous
     • nervous
     • religious

9. -Y: means that something is full of a certain quality or attribute.

   • EXAMPLES
     • dirty
     • windy
     • pretty

10. -ISH: means that something is similar or approximate to a certain quality or attribute.

    • EXAMPLES
      • foolish
      • childish
      • selfish

11. -ANT/-ENT: performing or being, inclined towards something/ someone

    • EXAMPLES
      • important
      • independent
      • brilliant