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Adjective Suffixes

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The document describes common adjective-forming suffixes in English and their meanings. Suffixes like -able, -ic, and -al relate to or describe a quality or characteristic. Suffixes like -ant, -ent, and -ate indicate a state of being or association. Comparative suffixes like -er and superlative suffixes like -est indicate degree. Suffixes such as -ful, -ing, and -ous convey having a particular quality. Other suffixes denote lack (-less), material (-en), or relate to a topic (-y). Understanding these suffixes can help determine an adjective's meaning.

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Adjective forming suffixes Suffix Meaning Examples able / ible Capable of being Drinkable, countable, avoidable / Sensible ac /ic Belonging to, having the nature of Aquatic, cardiac al Related to Central, political, national, optional, professional ant / ent Indication Important, dependent / Excellent ar / ary Relating to, like Unitary, spectacular ate State / to become associated with Passionate, fortunate ed Having the quality of Tired en Material Silken er Comparative Stronger est Superlative Strongest ful Having, full of Beautiful, peaceful, careful ing Doing, activity Tiring ish Having the character of Boyish ive Of, belonging to, quality of Attractive, effective, imaginative, repetitive less Without Endless, homeless, careless, thoughtless ous Characterized by, having quality of, full of Dangerous, famous y Of, having to do with, having the nature or character of, concerning Hungry

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Adjective Suffixes

  • 1. Adjective forming suffixes Suffix Meaning Examples able / ible Capable of being Drinkable, countable, avoidable / Sensible ac /ic Belonging to, having the nature of Aquatic, cardiac al Related to Central, political, national, optional, professional ant / ent Indication Important, dependent / Excellent ar / ary Relating to, like Unitary, spectacular ate State / to become associated with Passionate, fortunate ed Having the quality of Tired en Material Silken er Comparative Stronger est Superlative Strongest ful Having, full of Beautiful, peaceful, careful ing Doing, activity Tiring ish Having the character of Boyish ive Of, belonging to, quality of Attractive, effective, imaginative, repetitive less Without Endless, homeless, careless, thoughtless ous Characterized by, having quality of, full of Dangerous, famous y Of, having to do with, having the nature or character of, concerning Hungry