Ordering Multiple Adjectives
When we want to be really descriptive, sometimes we use multiple adjectives in a sentence. However, we can’t conventionally use them in any order we like.
The order of adjectives
Here is the usual order of adjectives in a sentence:
- Quantity
- Value or opinion
- Size
- Temperature
- Age
- Shape
- Colour
- Origin
- Material
Examples
Here are some examples of sentences that sound odd because of an incorrect adjective order, and the corrected versions.
- She put on her cashmere pink luxurious sweater. (Wrong)
She put on her luxurious pink cashmere sweater. (Right) - There was an 1800s massive bureau full of historic papers. (Wrong)
There was a massive 1800s bureau full of historic papers. (Right) - There’s a new French amazing film out. (Wrong)
There’s an amazing new French film out. (Right)