ADJECTIVE ORDER

    The use of adjectives is essential when trying to describe a noun or pronoun.  Good writers and speakers are able to use adjectives to create clear, mental images for the reader or listener.  As you continue to work on your English, don’t be afraid to use multiple adjectives to describe something. Using more than three physically descriptive type adjectives in sequence to describe one noun or pronoun would sound a little awkward.   When using multiple adjectives in a sequence, you must be aware of the correct adjective order.  The proper order of adjectives is listed below along with some examples for each category.

1. Determiners – a, an, the, my, your, several, etc.
2. Opinion – lovely, boring, stimulating, etc.
3. Size – tiny, small, huge, etc.
4. Shape – round, square, rectangular, etc.
5. Age – old, new, ancient, etc.
6. Color – red, blue, green, etc.
7. Origin – British, American, Mexican, etc.
8. Material – gold, copper, silk, etc.
9. Purpose-dinning, meeting, running, swimmimg

Here are some example

1. she has beautiful big eyes : Opinion-Size
2. The large square dining table was decorated with white candles and beautiful vases of white roses. : Size-Shape-Purpose
3. My uncle had his old wooden chairs repaired yesterday. : Age-Material
4. These delicious Italian dishes don’t use tomatoes in any form. : Opinion-Origin
5. She takes a small round white pill with breakfast every day. : Determiner-Size-Shape-Color