350 Adjectives that Start with N | Adjectives List in English

N-Adjectives by Starting Pattern

Adjectives starting with N can be grouped based on their second letter — this helps learners remember and recognise patterns easily.

Pattern	Examples
Na-	Naive, Naked, Nasty, Narrow
Ne-	Neat, Nervous, Neutral, Negligent
Ni-	Nice, Nifty, Nimble, Ninefold
No-	Noble, Noisy, Normal, Notable
Nu-	Numb, Nutty, Nurturing, Numerous

These adjectives often describe personality and behaviour.

• Naive → simple-minded or innocent
• Nasty → unpleasant or rude
• Narrow → small in width
• Naughty → playful or misbehaving
• Nameless → without a name

Sentence Examples:

• The naughty child laughed loudly.
• She gave a nasty look.

Adjectives Beginning with Ne

These describe emotions, appearance, and character.

• Neat → clean and organised
• Nervous → worried or anxious
• Negligent → careless
• Neutral → not taking sides
• Necessary → needed or required

Sentence Examples:

• His handwriting is neat and easy to read.
• It’s necessary to be on time.

Adjectives Beginning with Ni

These are often positive and describe nice qualities.

• Nice → kind or pleasant
• Nifty → stylish or clever
• Nimble → quick and light in movement
• Ninefold → multiplied by nine
• Nitpicky → overly critical

Sentence Examples:

• He’s a nice and nifty designer.
• The cat moved in a nimble way.

Adjectives Beginning with No

These words usually express qualities or behaviour.

• Noble → honourable and good
• Noisy → making a lot of noise
• Normal → usual, ordinary
• Notable → worthy of attention
• Nonsensical → silly or meaningless

Sentence Examples:

• That’s a noble thing to do.
• The street was noisy with traffic.

Adjectives Beginning with Nu

These describe quantity, nutrition, or feeling.

• Numerous → many or a large number
• Nutritious → healthy and full of nutrients
• Numb → without feeling
• Nurturing → caring and supportive
• Nutty → slightly crazy or full of nuts

Sentence Examples:

• She is a nurturing mother.
• Almonds are nutritious snacks.

Adjectives with N Grouped by Tone and Use

Grouping adjectives by tone helps you choose the right word in writing and speaking.

Positive Adjectives That Start with N

Adjective	Meaning
Nice	pleasant and friendly
Neat	tidy and smart
Noble	having good moral character
Natural	real, pure
Nurturing	caring and kind

Negative Adjectives That Start with N

Adjective	Meaning
Nasty	unpleasant or rude
Nosy	too curious
Nervous	easily worried
Negligent	careless
Narrow-minded	not open to new ideas

Neutral Descriptive Adjectives with N

Adjective	Meaning
Normal	usual or expected
Northern	from the north
Native	belonging to a place
Nominal	small or in name only
Numerical	related to numbers

Adjectives That Start with N to Describe People

These adjectives are great for describing someone’s appearance, behaviour, or attitude.

• Noble → kind and respectful
• Naive → innocent and simple
• Nervous → anxious
• Nice → friendly
• Naughty → playful

Example: The noble man helped the poor.

N-Adjectives for Personality Traits

Adjective	Description
Nurturing	caring and protective
Nervy	bold or daring
Noble	honourable
Naïve	innocent
Nosy	curious about others
Nonchalant	calm and carefree

Words to Describe Someone That Start with N

• Neat → tidy and organised
• Nice → kind-hearted
• Nervous → shy or anxious
• Noble → respectable
• Nosy → interfering

Example: He’s a neat and nice young man.

Other Language Adjectives with N

Different languages also use N adjectives with similar meanings. Let’s look at examples from Spanish and other contexts.

Spanish N-Adjectives

Spanish Word	Meaning in English
Natural	natural
Negro	black
Nuevo	new
Nervioso	nervous
Notable	notable or remarkable

Example: His nimble fingers played the guitar perfectly.

Words Starting with N and Ending in Y

Example: The naughty child was laughing loudly.

Adjectives with N and Vowel Combinations

Example: The nutritious soup was delicious.

Adjectives with Double N or Double L

Example: She worked nonstop all night.

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FAQs about Adjectives with N

What are some common adjectives starting with N?
Nice, Noble, Neat, Nervous, Nasty, Natural.

Which N adjectives describe personality?
Naive, Noble, Naughty, Nosy, Nonchalant.

What positive adjectives start with N?
Nice, Neat, Nurturing, Noble, Natural.

What negative adjectives start with N?
Nasty, Nosy, Nervous, Negligent, Narrow-minded.

How can I use N adjectives in daily life?
Try using them in short sentences daily. Example: “She is a nice friend,” or “He gave a noble speech.”

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