Creative Writing Adjectives

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

  • The overrefined decor of the mansion was a testament to the owner's impeccable taste.
  • I think the overrefined menu at that restaurant is a bit too fancy for my liking.
  • Her outfit was so overrefined, it looked like she was trying too hard to impress.
  • His overrefined manners made it difficult for others to connect with him on a personal level.

adjective describing something that lacks poetic qualities or characteristics

  • His writing style was often criticized for being unpoetical and lacking in artistic expression.
  • I never really enjoyed reading his unpoetical poems, they just didn't resonate with me.
  • Her unpoetical prose was a real snooze-fest, I couldn't even finish the first page.
  • The city's skyline looked unpoetical in the harsh light of day, devoid of any romantic charm.