In this post we’ll learn about the definition of absolute adjectives and explore some examples to understand their usage.
What are Absolute Adjectives?
absolute adjectives are a type of extreme adjectives which simply define yes or no of the situation and mostly have opposites.
They are non-gradable because are not defined in terms of degree or quality level and indicate the extremes.
List of Absolute Adjectives with Opposites
Following are some examples of absolute adjectives.
| Absolute adjective | Opposite | Absolute adjective | Opposite |
| Complete | Incomplete | Possible | Impossible |
| Equal | Unequal | Infinite | Finite |
| Essential | Non-essential | Imperfect | Perfect |
| Dead | Alive | Unique | Not unique |
| Fatal | Non-fatal | Universal | Not universal |
| First | Last | Known | Unknown |
| Full | Empty | True | False |
Sentences using Absolute Adjectives
- Ram has come to office with complete work, but assignment of Sham is incomplete.
- I kept the glass full of water on table, but now it is empty.
- It is true that I have got my first pay
Note: There are sentences like- I have got my very first job or This is very true. These are grammatically wrong.
Keep exploring EnglishBix to learn how to write correct sentences using adjectives.