adjective

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The adjective “Stoppardian” entered the Oxford English Dictionary in 1978 to describe writing marked by “elegant wit while addressing philosophical concerns.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The “Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang” pushes the origin of gravy as “profit or benefit, especially if unexpectedly or easily obtained” — or as an adjective meaning “easy or cushy” — to decades earlier.

From Salon

The adjective everyone used in the Dodgers clubhouse to describe Ohtani was “relieved.”

From Los Angeles Times

But refined is not an adjective he applies.

From New York Times

But, addressing the current speculation, she said: "This is nonsense, although that's not the adjective I used in the green room, and I think the public are fed up of this story."

From BBC