Using Adjectives What is an adjective? An adjective is a word that tells about people, animals, things, and events. Examples of adjectives in sentences. 1. Miria is pretty. 2. Asahi is a smart girl. 3. Noisy boys play in the room. 4. The elephant in the cage is very big. 5. Ryuki is absent. 6. Hani and Miyuki will be happy later. 7. My bag is yellow. 8. My tenth birthday party is on Monday. Use the following adjectives in sentences. late blue Japanese tall scary excited lost quiet