Clues for the word "ADJECTIVE"
We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 13 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Quick crossword on August 03, 2017.
Definition of adjective
- n. - Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence.
- n. - Not standing by itself; dependent.
- n. - Relating to procedure.
- n. - A word used with a noun, or substantive, to express a quality of the thing named, or something attributed to it, or to limit or define it, or to specify or describe a thing, as distinct from something else. Thus, in phrase, "a wise ruler," wise is the adjective, expressing a property of ruler.
- n. - A dependent; an accessory.
- v. t. - To make an adjective of; to form or change into an adjective.
Referring Clues
- 17-Across, for example
- It describes 40-Across
- It's quite descriptive
- See 27-Across
- Part of speech
- It describes judge, given shocking treatment in a seedy spot
- Qualifying or descriptive part of speech
- Word qualifying a noun
- Word describing DJ in active Eastern dance
- Describing word
- Word that modifies a noun
Last Seen In
- Mirror Quick - August 03, 2017
- Mirror Quick - June 21, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - April 07, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - February 27, 2014
- I Swear Crossword - November 30, 2012
- USA Today - June 15, 2012
- Guardian Quick - April 07, 2011
- Guardian Quick - February 16, 2010
- Guardian Quick - January 30, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 24, 2007
- Guardian Quiptic - February 06, 2006
- USA Today - February 03, 2004
- New York Times - August 14, 1997