{"id":5417,"date":"2022-07-21T14:29:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T14:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/?p=5417"},"modified":"2022-07-21T14:29:58","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T14:29:58","slug":"adjectives-that-start-with-j","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/adjectives-that-start-with-j\/","title":{"rendered":"55+ Adjectives That Start With J (with Example Usage)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for adjectives that begin with the letter J, you will have quite a difficult time finding the right words. The English language doesn't have that many adjectives starting with J \u2014 but this list of the best ones can help you explore your options at a glance.<\/p>\n

Adjectives that start with J<\/h2>\n

Jagged<\/strong> \u2014 With rough, irregular, edges.<\/p>\n

Jailed<\/strong> \u2014 Sent to jail.<\/p>\n

Jam-packed<\/strong> \u2014 Filled to the brim.<\/p>\n

Jammed<\/strong> \u2014 Stuck, fixed in place.<\/p>\n

Jangling<\/strong> \u2014 Makes a rattling metallic sound.<\/p>\n

Jarring<\/strong> \u2014 Grating, harsh, loud, unpleasant.<\/p>\n

Jaundiced<\/strong> \u2014 Yellowed, has liver disease.<\/p>\n

Jaw-dropping<\/strong> \u2014 Shocking, surprising, unbelievable.<\/p>\n

Jawless<\/strong> \u2014 Something without jaws.<\/p>\n

Jeering<\/strong> \u2014 Mocking, contemptuous, rude.<\/p>\n

Jejune<\/strong> \u2014 Boring, dull, uninteresting.<\/p>\n

Jelly<\/strong> \u2014 Gelatinous, soft, squishy, slimy.<\/p>\n

Jettisoned<\/strong> \u2014 Discarded, left behind.<\/p>\n

Jeweled<\/strong> \u2014 Something that has jewels.<\/p>\n

Jilted<\/strong> \u2014 Abandoned, left behind.<\/p>\n

Jingly<\/strong> \u2014 Loud, jangling, makes sound.<\/p>\n

Jingoistic<\/strong> \u2014 Excessively patriotic or nationalistic.<\/p>\n

Jinxed<\/strong> \u2014 Caused to have bad luck.<\/p>\n

Jittery<\/strong> \u2014 Nervous, jumpy, tense, anxious.<\/p>\n

Jointed<\/strong> \u2014 Having joints.<\/p>\n

Jolted<\/strong> \u2014 Shocked into action, startled.<\/p>\n

Journalistic<\/strong> \u2014 Pertaining to journalism.<\/p>\n

Joyless<\/strong> \u2014 Without joy or happiness.<\/p>\n

Judgmental<\/strong> \u2014 Quick to form negative opinions.<\/p>\n

Juicy<\/strong> \u2014 Moist, pulpy, syrupy.<\/p>\n

Jumbled<\/strong> \u2014 Chaotic, disorganized, in a state of disarray.<\/p>\n

Jumbo<\/strong> \u2014 Big, large, ginormous.<\/p>\n

Jumpy<\/strong> \u2014 Restless, tense, jittery.<\/p>\n

Jungly<\/strong> \u2014 Lush, green, overgrown.<\/p>\n

Justifiable<\/strong> \u2014 Reasonable, justified, excusable.<\/p>\n

Justified<\/strong> \u2014 Having had justification or reason.<\/p>\n

Jutting<\/strong> \u2014 Sticking out.<\/p>\n

Adjectives that start with J to describe a person<\/h2>\n

Jabbering<\/strong> \u2014 Chatty, talkative, wordy.<\/p>\n

Jacketed<\/strong> \u2014 Wearing a jacket or coat.<\/p>\n

Jaded<\/strong> \u2014 Cynical, tainted by bad experiences.<\/p>\n

Jealous<\/strong> \u2014 Bitter, envious, resentful.<\/p>\n

Jesting<\/strong> \u2014 Joking or mocking.<\/p>\n

Jewish<\/strong> \u2014 Someone who practices Judaism or is or Jewish heritage.<\/p>\n

Jobless<\/strong> \u2014 Without employment.<\/p>\n

Jock-like<\/strong> \u2014 Resembling a jock or athlete.<\/p>\n

Jocular<\/strong> \u2014 Fond of joking.<\/p>\n

Jogging<\/strong> \u2014 Someone who is jogging.<\/p>\n

Jokey<\/strong> \u2014 Funny or humorous.<\/p>\n

Jolly<\/strong> \u2014 Merry, giddy, upbeat.<\/p>\n

Jovial<\/strong> \u2014 With a pleasant and joyful disposition.<\/p>\n

Junior<\/strong> \u2014 Inexperienced, young, or lower in status.<\/p>\n

Just<\/strong> \u2014 Fair, honest, ethical.<\/p>\n

Juvenile<\/strong> \u2014 Youthful, young, child.<\/p>\n

Positive adjectives that start with J<\/h2>\n

Jaunty<\/strong> \u2014 Cheerful, happy, lively.<\/p>\n

Jazzy<\/strong> \u2014 Lively, energetic, showy.<\/p>\n

Joking<\/strong> \u2014 Making a joke, being humorous.<\/p>\n

Joyful<\/strong> \u2014 Cheerful, happy, merry.<\/p>\n

Joyous<\/strong> \u2014 happy, delighted, jubilant.<\/p>\n

Jubilant<\/strong> \u2014 Joyful, ecstatic, euphoric.<\/p>\n

Judicious<\/strong> \u2014 Wise, with sound judgment.<\/p>\n

Example sentences with J adjectives<\/h2>\n
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  1. The day my brother got married was an especially joyous occasion, filled with festivities, and the event was jam-packed full of guests.<\/li>\n
  2. The coins in my pocket make a jingly sound every time I walk.<\/li>\n
  3. Would you like to try a smoothie with some juicy mangoes, some spinach, and half an avocado?<\/li>\n
  4. Who doesn't love the jubilant spirit that rolls around every Christmas?<\/li>\n
  5. Whenever I'd ask my grandfather how he was doing, he'd always say, \"Jolly good, son, jolly good.\"<\/li>\n
  6. Because it was a special occasion, he decided to wear his jeweled<\/li>\n
  7. He is still a junior executive, but he is very talented and we all know that Josh will achieve great things in the future.<\/li>\n
  8. The hated politician escaped through the back of the conference venue in order to escape the jeering crowds out front.<\/li>\n
  9. Jellycake is definitely a delicious dessert, especially with fruit jelly.<\/li>\n
  10. That jabbering parrot always makes me nervous, especially when he starts spouting profanities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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