Order of Adjectives
Rules
Where a number
of adjectives are used together, the order depends on the function of
the adjective. The
usual order is:
Value/opinion,
Size, Age/Temperature, Shape, Colour, Origin, Material
| Value/opinion |
delicious,
lovely, charming |
| Size |
small,
huge, tiny |
| Age/Temperature |
old,
hot, young |
| Shape |
round,
square, rectangular
|
| Colour |
red,
blonde, black |
| Origin |
Swedish,
Victorian |
| Material
|
plastic,
wooden, silver |
Examples:
- a lovely
old red post-box
- some small
round plastic tables
- some charming
small silver ornaments
|
