Adjectives that start with R

Adjectives that start with R

Describing words, to help you tell someone else what something is like.

Ris forRound

Something is round if it has the same shape as a circle or a sphere. The hole in the piece of wood in the picture is round. Round is also a short form of around.

Ris forRural

Something is rural if it relates to life outside the city, out in the countryside or on a farm. The opposite of rural is urban.

Ris forRussian

Russian is the language spoken in Russia, someone from Russia or describes anything relating to Russia.

Ris forRustic

Something is rustic if it seems rough, simple and hand-made. Rustic is a term often associated with country or rural living. The house in the picture is rustic. A similar word to rustic is quaint. The opposite of rustic might be sophisticated.