Describing Character With Compound Adjectives

Describing Character With Compound Adjectives

A compound adjective is a hyphenated phrase that consists of 2 or more words. For example, French-speaking (country), ill-famed (person), one-hour (class), and way-too-long-to-be-taken-seriously (speech). Compound adjectives that are 3 or more words long, such as way-too-long-to-be-taken-seriously, are typically found in informal language.

In this article, we’ll explore compound adjectives that describe people’s character.

He is so down-to-earth.
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20 Informal Phrases Meaning ‘I’m Full of Energy’

20 Informal Phrases Meaning ‘I’m Full of Energy’

Did you catch our last post about informal ways to say ‘I’m tired’? This time, we’re flipping the script and diving into how to express being full of energy in casual conversation. Keep reading to pick up some lively new phrases and boost your energy levels!

I’m really buzzing!
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20 Informal Ways to Say ‘I’m Tired’

20 Informal Ways to Say ‘I’m Tired’

Have you been tired lately? Do you find yourself tired every now and then? Then this post is for you because it’s going to teach you informal English vocabulary to express your fatigue like never before. ‘Bushed,’ ‘beat,’ ‘fried,’ and the list goes on. Read on for the new vocabulary, ample examples of usage, and, of course, practical exercises.

Gee, I’m dog-tired!
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