Positive Adjectives

Positive Adjectives

Meaning

Opposite

Sentence

Brave

courageous

cowardly

The brave soldiers rushed onto the battlefield.

Calm
Considerate
Diplomatic

serene
mindful of others
tactful

nervous
discourteous
rude

He was calm despite the pressure on him.

Make an effort to be considerate of older people.
Tom is diplomatic when he has to talk with angry people.

Dynamic

tactful

energetic

This is a challenging job and we need to find someone dynamic to fill it.

Enthusiastic

keen

dishearten

I'm not enthusiastic about the new tax system.

Generous
Humorous

giving
funny

Selfish
bored

Nate was generous to his friends, but neglected his own needs.
There's a humorous account of the meeting in the paper.

Polite

respectful

vulgar

If you want to keep your job, you should always be polite to your boss.

Rational

sane

unreasoning

She didn't seem rational at the trial, but she was still convicted.

Romantic
Sincere

fond of romance
truthful in manner

classic
false

Adam is a romantic; he believes in everlasting love.

I'm sure Katie's not lying to you; she's a very sincere person.

tidy
Versatile

organized
many uses

disorganized
constant

Having a tidy husband has its advantages, but it can drive you mad sometimes.
Dan is very versatile: he speaks three languages, is good a DIY, and he can cook.

witty

smartly funny

disinterested

Daisy told a witty joke that made everyone laugh.