Adjectives That Start with T | List, Exercise & Examples

Adjectives that start with T Exercises and Flashcards

These exercises focus on Adjectives that start with T

List of Positive Adjectives That Start With T

Adjective	Definition	Example Sentence
Tactful	Showing sensitivity and discretion in dealing with others.	She handled the sensitive situation in a tactful manner.
Talented	Having exceptional natural ability or skill.	He is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Tantalizing	Exciting the senses or desires.	The aroma of the bakery was tantalizing.
Tasteful	Showing good aesthetic judgment or refinement.	The living room was decorated in a tasteful manner.
Tasty	Having a pleasant flavor.	The chef prepared a tasty dish that everyone enjoyed.
Tenacious	Persistent and determined.	Her tenacious attitude helped her succeed in difficult times.
Tender	Gentle and caring.	He gave her a tender look as they spoke.
Tenderhearted	Compassionate and kind.	Her tenderhearted nature made her a favorite among her friends.
Terrific	Extremely good or excellent.	She did a terrific job on the presentation.
Thankful	Grateful and appreciative.	He was thankful for all the support he received.
Therapeutic	Having a healing or calming effect.	The massage was incredibly therapeutic after a long day.
Thoughtful	Showing care and consideration for others.	His thoughtful gesture brought tears to her eyes.
Thrilling	Exciting and full of emotion.	The roller coaster ride was absolutely thrilling.
Thriving	Flourishing or prospering.	The small business is now thriving in the competitive market.
Tidy	Neat and well-organized.	Her room is always tidy and clean.
Tiptop	Of the highest standard; excellent.	His performance was tiptop at the competition.
Titanic	Of great strength or size.	The team made a titanic effort to win the match.
Titillating	Stimulating or exciting in a positive way.	The book offered a titillating glimpse into the world of art.
Top-notch	Of the highest quality.	The hotel offers top-notch service to its guests.
Tough	Strong and resilient.	She’s a tough negotiator who always gets the best deal.
Transcendent	Surpassing normal limits or boundaries.	The music had a transcendent quality that left everyone spellbound.
Tranquil	Peaceful and calm.	The lake was a tranquil retreat from city life.
Tremendous	Very great in amount, scale, or intensity.	The team achieved tremendous success this year.
Trendy	Fashionable and up-to-date.	She always wears the most trendy outfits.
Trusty	Dependable and reliable.	His trusty old car never let him down.
Trusting	Inclined to trust others easily.	She has a trusting personality, believing the best in people.

Illustration of Adjectives That Start with T

List of Negative Adjectives That Start With T

Adjective	Definition	Example Sentence
Taboo	Prohibited or socially unacceptable.	Speaking about politics at the dinner table was considered taboo.
Tacky	Lacking style or good taste.	The room was decorated with tacky furniture from the 70s.
Tactless	Lacking sensitivity in dealing with others.	His tactless remarks offended many people at the meeting.
Tardy	Late or delayed.	She received a warning for her tardy arrival at work.
Tasteless	Lacking flavor or aesthetic appeal.	The soup was bland and tasteless.
Tattered	Torn or worn out.	He wore a tattered coat that barely kept him warm.
Tawdry	Cheap and of poor quality.	The jewelry looked tawdry despite its high price.
Taxing	Physically or mentally exhausting.	The long hike through the mountains was extremely taxing.
Tedious	Boring and repetitive.	The professor’s lecture was long and tedious.
Tense	Anxious or unable to relax.	The atmosphere in the room was tense during the negotiations.
Terrifying	Causing extreme fear.	The horror movie had many terrifying scenes.
Terrible	Very bad or unpleasant.	The weather was terrible, with heavy rain and strong winds.
Testy	Easily annoyed or irritable.	He became testy after being asked the same question repeatedly.
Thorny	Difficult to handle or deal with.	The issue was thorny, requiring careful consideration.
Threatening	Showing an intention to cause harm.	The dark clouds looked threatening, signaling an impending storm.
Tiresome	Causing boredom or annoyance.	The constant complaints became tiresome.
Tiring	Causing fatigue or exhaustion.	The long journey was both tiring and stressful.
Tortuous	Full of twists and turns; complicated.	The tortuous road made the drive feel endless.
Toxic	Poisonous or harmful.	The workplace environment became toxic due to constant conflicts.
Tragic	Causing or characterized by extreme sadness.	The loss of the young athlete was truly tragic.
Traitorous	Betraying trust or loyalty.	His traitorous actions led to his expulsion from the group.
Traumatic	Emotionally disturbing or distressing.	The car accident was a traumatic experience for her.
Treasonous	Involving betrayal of one’s country or loyalty.	The spies were accused of treasonous behavior.
Troublesome	Causing difficulty or annoyance.	The troublesome child kept interrupting the class.
Truant	Neglectful of responsibilities, especially school.	He was often truant, skipping classes without permission.
Trying	Testing patience or endurance.	The trying circumstances pushed everyone to their limits.
Tyrannical	Exercising power in a cruel or oppressive way.	The ruler was known for his tyrannical leadership.

List of Neutral Adjectives Starting With T

Adjective	Definition	Example Sentence
Tailored	Custom-made to fit specific needs or measurements.	He wore a tailored suit to the meeting.
Taloned	Having claws.	The eagle’s taloned feet gripped the branch tightly.
Tame	Domesticated or not wild.	The lion at the zoo appeared surprisingly tame.
Tangential	Slightly or indirectly related.	His comments were only tangential to the main topic.
Tangible	Perceptible by touch; concrete and real.	The lawyer needed tangible evidence to support the case.
Tangled	Twisted together in a messy way.	She struggled to comb through her tangled hair.
Tantamount	Equivalent in seriousness or effect.	His refusal to apologize was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
Taut	Stretched tight; not slack.	The rope was pulled taut during the tug-of-war.
Teachable	Capable of being taught; receptive to learning.	The teachable student quickly grasped new concepts.
Teeming	Full of people or activity.	The market was teeming with shoppers.
Telling	Revealing or significant.	Her nervous smile was quite telling of her anxiety.
Temporal	Related to time or worldly matters.	The discussion focused on temporal issues rather than spiritual ones.
Temporary	Lasting for a limited time.	This job is only temporary, but it pays well.
Tepid	Slightly warm; showing little enthusiasm.	The water was tepid, perfect for washing hands.
Thin	Having little thickness.	He spread a thin layer of butter on the bread.
Tight	Firmly fixed or held together.	The jar’s lid was screwed on too tight to open.
Timely	Happening at the right time.	The report was submitted in a timely manner.
Tiny	Very small in size.	She held a tiny kitten in her hands.
Tolerant	Open-minded and accepting of differences.	He’s very tolerant of other people’s opinions.
Total	Complete or whole.	The project was a total success.
Torrid	Very hot and dry; passionate.	They endured the torrid heat of the desert.
Tropical	Relating to the tropics or warm regions.	They spent their vacation on a tropical island.
Tubular	Shaped like a tube.	The plant had tubular flowers that attracted hummingbirds.
Turbid	Cloudy or opaque due to suspended particles.	The river water was turbid after the heavy rain.
Turgid	Swollen or bloated; pompous in style.	His writing was overly turgid, making it hard to follow.
Twinkly	Shining with a sparkling light.	She had twinkly eyes that lit up the room.
Twisted	Bent or turned in a distorted way.	The tree had a twisted trunk from years of strong winds.
Typical	Representing what is usual or expected.	His reaction was typical of someone in his position.

List of Personality Adjectives That Start With T

Adjective	Definition	Example Sentence
Taciturn	Reserved and uncommunicative.	He remained taciturn throughout the meeting, speaking only when necessary.
Take-charge	Confident and proactive in assuming responsibility.	She’s a take-charge leader who quickly handles difficult situations.
Talkative	Fond of talking; chatty.	The talkative child kept everyone entertained during the trip.
Tall	Having a greater than average height.	His tall stature made him stand out in a crowd.
Teetotal	Abstaining from alcoholic beverages.	She lives a teetotal lifestyle, preferring water over wine.
Temperamental	Prone to sudden mood changes.	His temperamental nature made him difficult to work with.
Terse	Brief and to the point, often abrupt.	His terse response made the interviewer uncomfortable.
Thickheaded	Slow to understand or learn.	No matter how many times I explained, he remained thickheaded about the instructions.
Thick-skinned	Insensitive to criticism or insults.	You need to be thick-skinned to survive in the entertainment industry.
Thorough	Paying close attention to detail.	The inspector was very thorough in his examination of the building.
Thrifty	Careful with money; frugal.	He is a thrifty shopper who always looks for the best deals.
Tightfisted	Unwilling to spend money; stingy.	His tightfisted attitude made it hard to enjoy a night out with friends.
Tight-lipped	Unwilling to talk or reveal information.	She was tight-lipped about her plans for the weekend.
Timid	Lacking courage or confidence.	The timid student was reluctant to participate in class discussions.
Timorous	Showing fear or lack of confidence.	He gave a timorous glance at the intimidating crowd.
Tired	Lacking energy or exhausted.	She felt tired after working late into the night.
Tireless	Showing great effort or energy over a long period.	The tireless activist worked day and night for the cause.
Torpid	Sluggish or lacking in energy.	After the long hike, he felt torpid and just wanted to rest.
Trenchant	Sharp, forceful, and clear in expression.	Her trenchant critique left no room for misinterpretation.
Trepid	Feeling fear or apprehension.	He approached the challenge with a trepid heart but a determined mind.
Troubled	Feeling distressed or anxious.	The troubled teenager struggled to express his emotions.
Truculent	Eager to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.	His truculent attitude made negotiations nearly impossible.
Truehearted	Loyal and sincere.	The knight was known for his truehearted devotion to the king.
Trustworthy	Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.	She is a trustworthy friend who always keeps her promises.
Twitterpated	Overcome with romantic feelings; infatuated.	He was completely twitterpated after their first date.

Featured Adjectives Grouped by Topics

1. Personality Traits

Positive: Trustworthy, Tenacious, Thoughtful.
Neutral: Timid, Tolerant, Transparent.
Negative: Tactless, Tense.

2. Describing Physical Qualities

Positive: Tidy, Thriving, Tender.
Neutral: Textured, Transparent, Tangible.
Negative: Tense, Temporary.

3. Time-Related Adjectives

Positive: Timely, Thriving.
Neutral: Temporary, Typical.

Everyday Use of Adjectives Starting With T

Describing People:

"She’s a very thoughtful friend who always remembers birthdays."
"He’s too timid to try public speaking."

Describing Objects:

"The furniture had a textured surface that gave it a rustic feel."
"The instructions were written in a transparent manner."

Describing Situations:

"The timely intervention of the doctor saved the patient."
"The meeting had a tense atmosphere."

Common Mistakes

Confusing tenacious with tactless:

Tenacious means persistent, while tactless means lacking sensitivity.

Using tangible incorrectly:

Tangible refers to something physical or concrete, not abstract ideas.

FAQ

What are some positive personality traits starting with T?

Thoughtful, Trustworthy, Tenacious, and Tactful.

Can "timid" be used positively?

While generally negative, timid can imply humility in certain contexts.

What’s the difference between “tactful” and “tactless”?

Tactful means being sensitive and considerate, while tactless means being insensitive or blunt.

How can I use “tenacious” in a sentence?

Example: Her tenacious pursuit of her dreams inspired many.

Are there any uncommon “T” adjectives?

Yes, adjectives like tangential (relating to a tangent)