{"id":5427,"date":"2022-07-22T17:36:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T17:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/?p=5427"},"modified":"2022-07-22T17:37:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T17:37:12","slug":"adjectives-that-start-with-n","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/adjectives-that-start-with-n\/","title":{"rendered":"65+ Adjectives That Start With N (with Example Usage)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for adjectives that begin with the letter N, whether to fit in with a poem you are writing or simply to expand your vocabulary? This long list will lend you a helping hand. If you still can't find the right word, here's a pro tip \u2014 by adding \"non\" to almost any adjective, you're describing what that thing is not. Good luck!<\/p>\n

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

Nailed<\/strong> \u2014 Fastened with nails.<\/p>\n

Naked<\/strong> \u2014 Unclothed, bare.<\/p>\n

Narcotic<\/strong> \u2014 With a sedative effect.<\/p>\n

Narrow<\/strong> \u2014 Restricted, thin, limited.<\/p>\n

Nasal<\/strong> \u2014 Pertaining to the nose.<\/p>\n

National<\/strong> \u2014 Spread across the nation.<\/p>\n

Nationalistic<\/strong> \u2014 Pertaining to nationalism; excessive patriotism.<\/p>\n

Native<\/strong> \u2014 Originating in a location.<\/p>\n

Natural<\/strong> \u2014 In a state of nature.<\/p>\n

Nauseating<\/strong> \u2014 Inducing nausea, making someone sick.<\/p>\n

Nautical<\/strong> \u2014 Pertaining to the sea or ships.<\/p>\n

Navy<\/strong> \u2014 Pertaining to the navy; a shade of blue.<\/p>\n

Nearby<\/strong> \u2014 At close range.<\/p>\n

Nebulous<\/strong> \u2014 Vague, unclear, undefined.<\/p>\n

Needless<\/strong> \u2014 Without need for.<\/p>\n

Nefarious<\/strong> \u2014 Evil, vile, wicked.<\/p>\n

Negative<\/strong> \u2014 Rejecting; opposite of positive.<\/p>\n

Neglected<\/strong> \u2014 Ignored, overlooked, disregarded.<\/p>\n

Negligible<\/strong> \u2014 Insignificant, trivial, not important.<\/p>\n

Neighboring<\/strong> \u2014 Nearby, adjacent.<\/p>\n

Neither<\/strong> \u2014 Not this or that.<\/p>\n

Nested<\/strong> \u2014 Sheltered comfortably, snuggled.<\/p>\n

Netted<\/strong> \u2014 Featuring a net.<\/p>\n

Neutral<\/strong> \u2014 Inoffensive; impartial; mild (in odor or color).<\/p>\n

Never-ending<\/strong> \u2014 Without end, ongoing.<\/p>\n

New<\/strong> \u2014 Recently introduced, novel, fresh.<\/p>\n

Newest<\/strong> \u2014 The latest, most recent.<\/p>\n

Newfangled<\/strong> \u2014 Trendy, modern.<\/p>\n

Newsworthy<\/strong> \u2014 Deserving of being in the news.<\/p>\n

Next<\/strong> \u2014 The following, subsequent.<\/p>\n

Nicked<\/strong> \u2014 Stolen; featuring a small cut.<\/p>\n

Nightly<\/strong> \u2014 Occurring during the night.<\/p>\n

Nightmarish<\/strong> \u2014 Horrifying, dreadful.<\/p>\n

Nocturnal<\/strong> \u2014 Active during the night.<\/p>\n

Noisy<\/strong> \u2014 Loud, blaring, deafening.<\/p>\n

Nominal<\/strong> \u2014 Existing only in name.<\/p>\n

Non-negotiable<\/strong> \u2014 Demanded; fixed, not subject to discussion.<\/p>\n

Nonchalant<\/strong> \u2014 Indifferent, relaxed, apathetic.<\/p>\n

Nonexistent<\/strong> \u2014 Lacking existence, not there.<\/p>\n

Nonflammable<\/strong> \u2014 Incombustible, unlikely to catch fire.<\/p>\n

Nonsensical<\/strong> \u2014 Lacking sense, silly, preposterous.<\/p>\n

Northern<\/strong> \u2014 Appearing in the north.<\/p>\n

Notable<\/strong> \u2014 Important, significant, celebrated.<\/p>\n

Noticeable<\/strong> \u2014 Observable, apparent.<\/p>\n

Notorious<\/strong> \u2014 Infamous, shady; famed, well-known.<\/p>\n

Novel<\/strong> \u2014 New, fresh, innovative, original.<\/p>\n

Noxious<\/strong> \u2014 Poisonous, hazardous, dangerous.<\/p>\n

Nude<\/strong> \u2014 Naked; pale in color.<\/p>\n

Nullified<\/strong> \u2014 Having been declared non-valid.<\/p>\n

Numb<\/strong> \u2014 Unfeeling, anesthetized.<\/p>\n

Numbered<\/strong> \u2014 Featuring numbers in a list.<\/p>\n

Numerous<\/strong> \u2014 Many, lots, abundant.<\/p>\n

Nutritious<\/strong> \u2014 Containing many nutrients; healthy to eat.<\/p>\n

Nutty<\/strong> \u2014 Containing nuts; crazy, silly.<\/p>\n

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

Naive<\/strong> \u2014 Gullible, inexperienced.<\/p>\n

Named<\/strong> \u2014 With a known name.<\/p>\n

Nameless<\/strong> \u2014 Without a name, unnamed.<\/p>\n

Narcissistic<\/strong> \u2014 Arrogant, self-centered, egotistical.<\/p>\n

Narrow-minded<\/strong> \u2014 Intolerant, insular, prejudiced.<\/p>\n

Nasty<\/strong> \u2014 Disgusting, foul, mean, offensive.<\/p>\n

Naughty<\/strong> \u2014 Disobedient, mischievous.<\/p>\n

Nauseous<\/strong> \u2014 Feeling sick to the stomach.<\/p>\n

Needy<\/strong> \u2014 Possessive, clingy; poor.<\/p>\n

Neighborly<\/strong> \u2014 Kind, polite, helpful.<\/p>\n

Nerdy<\/strong> \u2014 Geeky, dorky, quirky.<\/p>\n

Nervous<\/strong> \u2014 Anxious, agitated, tense, worried.<\/p>\n

Nervy<\/strong> \u2014 Extremely, offensively, bold.<\/p>\n

Neurotic<\/strong> \u2014 Nervous, anxious.<\/p>\n

Newborn<\/strong> \u2014 Born very recently.<\/p>\n

Nimble<\/strong> \u2014 Quick, light, dexterous, agile.<\/p>\n

Non-partisan<\/strong> \u2014 Impartial, neutral, unaffiliated.<\/p>\n

Normal<\/strong> \u2014 Typical, average, common.<\/p>\n

Nosy<\/strong> \u2014 Meddlesome, intrusive, interfering.<\/p>\n

Novice<\/strong> \u2014 Inexperienced, new, unskilled.<\/p>\n

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

Narrative<\/strong> \u2014 Pertaining to stories.<\/p>\n

Nascent<\/strong> \u2014 Currently coming into being.<\/p>\n

Natty<\/strong> \u2014 Fashionable, stylish.<\/p>\n

Neat<\/strong> \u2014 Tidy; wonderful, cool.<\/p>\n

Necessary<\/strong> \u2014 Needed, required.<\/p>\n

Negotiable<\/strong> \u2014 To be negotiated.<\/p>\n

Nice<\/strong> \u2014 Kind; good; sweet.<\/p>\n

Nifty<\/strong> \u2014 Excellent, marvelous, great.<\/p>\n

Nitid<\/strong> \u2014 Bright, luminous, glossy.<\/p>\n

No-nonsense<\/strong> \u2014 Direct, straight to the point.<\/p>\n

Noble<\/strong> \u2014 Of nobility; honorable, fair.<\/p>\n

Nostalgic<\/strong> \u2014 Inducing feelings about the past.<\/p>\n

Noted<\/strong> \u2014 Observed, regarded, seen, famous.<\/p>\n

Nuanced<\/strong> \u2014 Elaborate, containing many shades.<\/p>\n

Example sentences with N adjectives<\/h2>\n
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  1. Despite the fact that William has amassed great wealth over the years, he remains a very normal<\/li>\n
  2. They had noble intentions when they offered to supply the local school with crayons, but it turned out that the school already had plenty of those.<\/li>\n
  3. My nosy neighbor won't stop asking me intrusive questions whenever I see her.<\/li>\n
  4. I have to say that I experience nostalgic feelings every time that old song comes on the radio.<\/li>\n
  5. The non-partisan committee took a while to reach its conclusions, but when it did, all sides were angry with the decision that was made.<\/li>\n
  6. It is essential to eat plenty of nutritious meals if your health is a priority for you; it's even better if they can be delicious, too.<\/li>\n
  7. A narrative essay allows you to explore your experiences and feelings on a topic, which is how it differs from an argumentative essay, which focuses on logic and reasoning.<\/li>\n
  8. A neat home can make you feel happier than a messy and unorganized one.<\/li>\n
  9. That's a nifty contraption you've got there, son \u2014 would you mind showing me how it works?<\/li>\n
  10. The naked walls made the apartment look strange, bare, and impersonal, but they knew that with some personal touches, they could make it into a home in no time.<\/li>\n
  11. Johnny's noisy roommate always blasts loud music in the middle of the night, leading to frequent visits from the police following complaints.<\/li>\n
  12. Make sure that you all submit your ideas by means of a numbered list, so that we can review them more easily.<\/li>\n
  13. I cried when I first got to see my newborn sister and I can't want to get to know her better.<\/li>\n
  14. Narrow-minded people think they have everything figured out, and aren't open to hearing new<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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