B2 Adjectives
B2 adjective vocabulary in alphabetical order with definitions and example sentences.
abstract
Based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation.
Example
abstract knowledge/principles
acceptable
Agreed or approved of by most people in a society.
Example
Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour.
accurate
Correct and true in every detail.
Example
an accurate description/picture of something
actual
Used to emphasize something that is real or exists in fact.
Example
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older.
additional
More than was first mentioned or is usual.
Example
additional resources/funds/security/funding/costs
adequate
Enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need.
Example
They'll need an adequate supply of hot water.
affordable
Cheap enough that people can afford to pay it or buy it.
Example
We offer quality products at affordable prices.
aggressive
Angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attack.
Example
Seals have been known to exhibit aggressive behaviour towards swimmers.
amusing
Funny and giving pleasure.
Example
an amusing story/game/incident
annual
Happening or done once every year.
Example
an annual meeting/event/report/conference
anxious
Feeling worried or nervous.
Example
The bus was late and Sue began to get anxious.
apparent
Easy to see or understand.
Example
Their devotion was apparent.
appropriate
Suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances.
Example
an appropriate response/measure/method
armed
Involving the use of weapons.
Example
an armed robbery
artistic
Connected with art or artists.
Example
the artistic works of the period
associated
If one thing is associated with another, the two things are connected because they happen together or one thing causes the other.
Example
the risks associated with taking drugs
astonishing
Very surprising; difficult to believe.
Example
She ran 100m in an astonishing 10.6 seconds.
athletic
Physically strong, fit, and active. Relating to athletics.
Example
He has an athletic build.
audio
Connected with sound that is recorded.
Example
audio and video recordings/files/clips
automatic
Having controls that work without needing a person to operate them.
Example
automatic doors
awkward
Making you feel embarrassed.
Example
There was an awkward silence.
balanced
Keeping or showing a balance so that different things or different parts of something exist in equal or correct amounts.
Example
The programme presented a balanced view of the two sides of the conflict.
beneficial
Improving a situation; having a helpful or useful effect.
Example
A good diet is beneficial to health.
bent
Not straight.
Example
a piece of bent wire
biological
Connected with the science of biology.
Example
the biological sciences
blanket
A large cover, often made of wool, used especially on beds to keep people warm.
Example
It’s cold tonight—can I have another blanket?
blind
Not able to see.
Example
Doctors think he will go blind.
bound
Certain or likely to happen, or to do or be something.
Example
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.
broad
Wide.
Example
a broad street/avenue/river
capable
Having the ability or qualities necessary for doing something.
Example
You are capable of better work than this.
casual
Not formal.
Example
casual clothes (= comfortable clothes that you choose to wear in your free time)
characteristic
Very typical of something or of somebody’s character.
Example
Community support of families is characteristic of many societies.
charming
Very pleasant or attractive.
Example
The cottage is tiny, but it's charming.
chief
Most important.
Example
the chief cause/problem/reason
civil
Connected with the people who live in a country.
Example
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
classic
Accepted or deserving to be accepted as one of the best or most important of its kind.
Example
a classic film/story/car/game
colorful
Having much or varied color; bright. Full of interest; lively and exciting.
Example
The market was filled with colorful fabrics.
comic
Humorous and making you laugh.
Example
a comic monologue/story
comparative
Measured or judged by how similar or different it is to something else.
Example
Then he was living in comparative comfort (= compared with others or with his own life at a previous time).
complicated
Made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand.
Example
a complicated issue/process/system
component
One of several parts of which something is made.
Example
the different organizations involved in the design of the various components
comprehensive
Including all, or almost all, the items, details, facts, information, etc., that may be involved.
Example
a comprehensive list of addresses
compulsory
That must be done because of a law or a rule.
Example
English is a compulsory subject at this level.
concerned
Worried and feeling concern about something/somebody.
Example
Concerned citizens can have a huge impact.
concrete
Made of concrete.
Example
a concrete floor
conservative
Opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values.
Example
the conservative views of his parents
considerable
Great in amount, size, importance, etc.
Example
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money.
consistent
Always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc.
Example
a consistent approach to the problem
contemporary
Belonging to the same time.
Example
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened).
conventional
Tending to follow what is done or considered acceptable by society in general; normal and ordinary, and perhaps not very interesting.
Example
conventional behaviour/morality
convinced
Completely sure about something.
Example
Sam nodded but he didn't look convinced.
convincing
That makes somebody believe that something is true.
Example
a convincing argument/explanation/case
corporate
Connected with a large business company.
Example
corporate finance/profits/tax
critical
Saying what you think is bad about somebody/something.
Example
You should just ignore any critical comments.
crucial
Extremely important, because it will affect other things.
Example
The next few weeks are going to be crucial.
curious
Having a strong desire to know about something.
Example
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions.
curved
Having a round shape.
Example
a curved edge/surface
cute
Pretty and attractive.
Example
a cute little baby
dairy
Made from milk.
Example
dairy products/produce
deadly
Causing or likely to cause death.
Example
a deadly weapon/disease
deliberate
Done on purpose rather than by accident.
Example
a deliberate act of vandalism
delighted
Very pleased.
Example
a delighted smile
democratic
Controlled by representatives who are elected by the people of a country; connected with this system.
Example
a democratic country
dependent
Needing somebody/something in order to survive or be successful.
Example
a woman with several dependent children
depressed
Very sad and without hope.
Example
You mustn't let yourself get depressed.
depressing
Making you feel very sad and without enthusiasm.
Example
a depressing sight/thought/experience
desperate
Feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others.
Example
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
detailed
Giving many details and a lot of information; paying great attention to details.
Example
a detailed description of the events
disabled
Having a condition that makes it difficult for you to do some things that most other people can do.
Example
physically/developmentally/intellectually disabled
distant
Far away in space or time.
Example
the distant sound of music
distinct
Easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc.
Example
There was a distinct smell of gas.
diverse
Very different from each other and of various kinds.
Example
People from diverse cultures were invited to the event.
domestic
Of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
domestic affairs/politics
dominant
More important, powerful or easy to notice than other things.
Example
The firm has achieved a dominant position in the world market.
downtown
In, towards or typical of the centre of a city, especially its main business area.
Example
a downtown store
downward
Toward a lower place, point, or level.
Example
There has been a downward trend in sales.
dramatic
Sudden, very great and often surprising.
Example
a dramatic increase/change/improvement/shift
dull
Not interesting or exciting.
Example
Life in a small town could be deadly dull.
dynamic
Having a lot of energy and a strong personality.
Example
a dynamic leader
editorial
Connected with the task of preparing something such as a newspaper, a book or a television or radio programme, to be published or broadcast.
Example
the magazine’s editorial staff
efficient
Doing something in a good, careful and complete way with no waste of time, money or energy.
Example
a highly efficient worker
elderly
Used as a polite word for ‘old’.
Example
an elderly man/woman/lady
elegant
Attractive and showing a good sense of style.
Example
She was tall and elegant.
elementary
In or connected with the first stages of a course of study.
Example
an elementary English course
enjoyable
Giving pleasure.
Example
an enjoyable weekend/experience
entertaining
That you enjoy watching, listening to, doing or experiencing.
Example
an entertaining speech/evening
enthusiastic
Feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something.
Example
an enthusiastic supporter
entire
Including everything, everyone or every part.
Example
The entire village was destroyed.
equivalent
Equal in value, amount, meaning, importance, etc.
Example
250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces
ethical
Connected with beliefs and principles about what is right and wrong.
Example
ethical issues/standards/questions/dilemmas
ethnic
Connected with or belonging to a group of people that share a cultural tradition.
Example
ethnic background/origin
evident
Clear; easily seen.
Example
The orchestra played with evident enjoyment.
evil
Enjoying harming others; morally bad and cruel.
Example
Police described the killer as ‘a desperate and evil man’.
excessive
Greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate.
Example
They complained about the excessive noise coming from the upstairs flat.
executive
Connected with managing a business or an organization, and with making plans and decisions.
Example
She has an executive position in a finance company.
exotic
From or in another country, especially a tropical one; seeming exciting and unusual because it seems to be connected with foreign countries.
Example
brightly-coloured exotic flowers/plants/birds
extensive
Covering a large area; great in amount.
Example
The house has extensive grounds.
external
Connected with or located on the outside of something/somebody.
Example
the external walls of the building
extraordinary
Unexpected, surprising or strange.
Example
What an extraordinary thing to say!
fabulous
Extremely good.
Example
They put on a fabulous performance.
failed
Not successful.
Example
a failed writer
fake
Not what somebody claims it is; appearing to be something it is not.
Example
There were a few stalls selling fake designer clothing.
federal
Having a system of government in which the individual states of a country have control over their own affairs, but are controlled by a central government for national decisions, etc.
Example
a federal republic
fellow
Used to describe somebody who is the same as you in some way, or in the same situation.
Example
fellow citizens/students
firm
Fairly hard; not easy to press into a different shape.
Example
a firm bed/mattress
flexible
Able to change to suit new conditions or situations.
Example
a more flexible approach
folding
That can be folded, so that it can be carried or stored in a small space.
Example
a folding chair/bike/knife
fond
Having warm or loving feelings for somebody, especially somebody you have known for a long time.
Example
Over the years, I have grown quite fond of her.
former
That existed in earlier times.
Example
This fine ruin was, in former times, a royal castle.
fortunate
Having or bringing an advantage, an opportunity, a piece of good luck, etc.
Example
Remember those less fortunate than yourselves.
frequent
Happening or doing something often.
Example
He is a frequent visitor to this country.
full-time
For all the hours of a week during which people normally work or study, rather than just for a part of it.
Example
students in full-time education
fundamental
Serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of something.
Example
the fundamental principles of scientific method
furious
Very angry.
Example
Their incompetence made me furious.
gay
Sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
Example
gay men
genetic
Connected with genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing that control its physical characteristics) or genetics (= the study of genes).
Example
genetic and environmental factors
genuine
Real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial.
Example
Is the painting a genuine Picasso?
golden
Made of gold.
Example
a golden crown
gorgeous
Very beautiful and attractive; giving great pleasure.
Example
a gorgeous girl/man
grand
Impressive and large or important.
Example
It's not a very grand house.
graphic
Connected with drawings and design, especially in the production of books, magazines, websites, etc.
Example
graphic design
harmful
Causing damage or injury to somebody/something, especially to a person’s health or to the environment.
Example
the harmful effects of alcohol
hilarious
Extremely funny.
Example
a hilarious joke/story
hollow
Having a hole or empty space inside.
Example
a hollow ball/centre/tube/tree
holy
Connected with God or a particular religion.
Example
the Holy Bible
homeless
Having no home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The scheme has been set up to help homeless people.
household
All the people living together in a house or flat.
Example
Most households now own at least one car.
humorous
Funny; showing a sense of humour.
Example
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.
identical
Similar in every detail.
Example
a row of identical houses
immune
That cannot catch or be affected by a particular disease or illness.
Example
Adults are often immune to German measles.
impatient
Annoyed by somebody/something, especially because you have to wait for a long time.
Example
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient.
impressed
Admiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc.
Example
I must admit I am impressed.
incorrect
Not accurate or true.
Example
incorrect information/spelling
industrial
Connected with industry.
Example
an industrial dispute
inevitable
That you cannot avoid or prevent.
Example
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision.
initial
Happening at the beginning; first.
Example
There is an initial payment of £60 followed by ten instalments of £25.
inner
Inside; towards or close to the centre of a place.
Example
an inner courtyard
innovative
Introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing something, etc.
Example
There will be a prize for the most innovative design.
instant
Happening immediately.
Example
This account gives you instant access to your money.
intellectual
Connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things.
Example
Gifted children typically show great intellectual curiosity and a wide range of interests.
intended
That you are trying to achieve or reach.
Example
the intended purpose
intense
Very great; very strong.
Example
We were all suffering in the intense heat.
internal
Connected with the inside of something.
Example
the internal structure of a building
isolated
Far away from any others.
Example
isolated rural areas
joint
Involving two or more people together.
Example
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example shared by a couple)
junior
Having a low rank in an organization or a profession.
Example
a junior partner/minister/officer
limited
Not very great in amount or extent.
Example
We are doing our best with the limited resources available.
literary
Connected with literature.
Example
literary criticism/theory
lively
Full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic.
Example
an intelligent and lively young woman
logical
Seeming natural, reasonable or sensible.
Example
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view.
long-term
Lasting or having an effect over a long period of time.
Example
Our long-term goal is to lower operating costs by 10 per cent.
loose
Not securely fixed where it should be; able to become separated from something.
Example
a loose button/tooth
loyal
Remaining constant in your support of somebody/something.
Example
a loyal friend/supporter
magnificent
Extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise.
Example
The Taj Mahal is a magnificent building.
martial
Connected with fighting, soldiers, or military life.
Example
She has been studying martial arts since she was a child.
mass
Affecting or involving a large number of people or things.
Example
The world faces the tremendous problem of mass unemployment.
massive
Very large, heavy and solid.
Example
a massive rock
matching
Having the same colour, pattern, style, etc. and therefore looking attractive together.
Example
The two sisters wore matching outfits.
maximum
As large, fast, etc. as is possible, or the most that is possible or allowed.
Example
the maximum amount/number of something
mechanical
Operated by power from an engine.
Example
a mechanical device/toy/clock
memorable
Worth remembering or easy to remember, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
The holiday provided many memorable moments.
military
Connected with soldiers or the armed forces.
Example
We may have to take military action.
minimum
The smallest that is possible or allowed; extremely small.
Example
a minimum charge/price
minor
Not very large, important or serious.
Example
The new plan involves widening a minor road through the valley.
miserable
Very unhappy or uncomfortable.
Example
We were cold, wet and thoroughly miserable.
mixed
Consisting of different qualities or elements.
Example
a mixed diet
monthly
Happening once a month or every month.
Example
a monthly meeting/visit/magazine
moral
Connected with principles of right and wrong behaviour.
Example
a moral issue/dilemma
motor
Having an engine; using the power of an engine.
Example
The street is closed to motor vehicles.
moving
Causing strong, often sad, feelings about somebody/something.
Example
a deeply moving experience
multiple
Many in number; involving many different people or things.
Example
The shape appears multiple times within each painting.
mysterious
Difficult to understand or explain; strange.
Example
He died in mysterious circumstances.
naked
Not wearing any clothes.
Example
She was clutching the sheet around her naked body.
nearby
Near in position; not far away.
Example
Her mother lived in a nearby town.
neutral
Not supporting or helping either side in a disagreement, competition, etc.
Example
Journalists are supposed to be politically neutral.
numerous
Existing in large numbers.
Example
He has been late on numerous occasions.
offensive
Rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect.
Example
offensive remarks
ongoing
Continuing to exist or develop.
Example
an ongoing debate/discussion/process
opposed
Disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it.
Example
He was strongly opposed to modernism in art.
optimistic
Expecting good things to happen or something to be successful; showing this feeling.
Example
We are now taking a more optimistic view.
organic
Produced or practised without using artificial chemicals.
Example
organic cheese/vegetables/wine, etc.
outer
On the outside of something.
Example
the outer layers of the skin
outstanding
Extremely good; excellent.
Example
an outstanding player/achievement/success
overall
Including all the things or people that are involved in a particular situation; general.
Example
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner.
overseas
Connected with foreign countries, especially those separated from your country by the sea or ocean.
Example
The firm is expanding into overseas markets.
parallel
Two or more lines that are parallel to each other are the same distance apart at every point.
Example
parallel lines
part-time
For part of the day or week in which people work.
Example
She's looking for a part-time job.
passionate
Having or showing strong feelings of sexual love or of anger, etc.
Example
to have a passionate nature
permanent
Lasting for a long time or for all time in the future; existing all the time.
Example
She was unable to find a permanent job.
plain
Not decorated or complicated; simple.
Example
a plain but elegant dress
plus
Used after a number to show that the real number or amount is more than the one mentioned.
Example
The work will cost £10 000 plus.
pointed
Having a sharp end.
Example
a pointed chin
potential
That can develop into something or be developed in the future.
Example
potential customers/buyers/investors/clients
precious
Rare and worth a lot of money.
Example
a precious vase
precise
Clear and accurate.
Example
precise details/instructions/measurements
predictable
If something is predictable, you know in advance that it will happen or what it will be like.
Example
a predictable result
pregnant
Having a baby or young animal developing inside her/its body.
Example
My wife is pregnant.
prime
Main; most important; basic.
Example
My prime concern is to protect my property.
principal
Most important; main.
Example
The principal reason for this omission is lack of time.
prior
Happening or existing before something else or before a particular time.
Example
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable.
probable
Likely to happen, to exist or to be true.
Example
the probable cause/explanation/outcome
progressive
In favour of new ideas, modern methods and change.
Example
progressive schools
promising
Showing signs of being good or successful.
Example
He was voted the most promising new actor for his part in the movie.
prompt
Done quickly and without delay; (of a person) acting quickly when something needs to be done.
Example
Thank you for your prompt reply to my email.
psychological
Connected with a person’s mind and the way in which it works.
Example
the psychological development of children
punk
A type of loud and aggressive rock music popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Example
a punk band
pure
Not mixed with anything else; with nothing added.
Example
pure gold
racial
Happening or existing between people of different races.
Example
racial hatred/prejudice/tension/violence
racist
Having the belief that some races of people are better than others or having general beliefs about other people based only on their race; showing this through violent or unfair treatment of people of other races.
Example
racist attitudes/remarks
random
Done, chosen, etc. without somebody deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern.
Example
the random killing of innocent people
rapid
Happening quickly or in a short period of time.
Example
rapid change/expansion/growth/development
raw
Not cooked.
Example
raw meat
realistic
Accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation.
Example
a realistic assessment/approach/view
reasonable
Fair, practical, and sensible.
Example
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.
regional
Of or relating to a region.
Example
services available at a local and regional level
relevant
Closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in.
Example
relevant information/facts/documents/factors
relieved
Feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened; showing this.
Example
She sounded relieved.
remarkable
Unusual or surprising in a way that causes people to take notice.
Example
a remarkable achievement/career/talent
representative
Typical of a particular group of people; that is a typical example of something.
Example
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole?
resident
Living in a particular place.
Example
the town’s resident population (= not tourists or visitors)
risky
Involving the possibility of something bad happening.
Example
Life as an aid worker can be a risky business (= dangerous).
rubber
Made of rubber.
Example
a rubber ball
rural
Connected with or like the countryside.
Example
rural areas
satisfied
Pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened.
Example
a satisfied customer
secure
Likely to continue or be successful for a long time.
Example
a secure job/income
senior
High in rank or status; higher in rank or status than others.
Example
a senior official/officer/manager/executive
sensitive
Aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings.
Example
a sensitive and caring man
severe
Extremely bad or serious.
Example
His injuries are severe.
sexy
Sexually attractive.
Example
the sexy lead singer
shallow
Not having much distance between the top or surface and the bottom.
Example
a shallow dish/pan/bowl
shaped
Having the type of shape mentioned.
Example
a huge balloon shaped like a giant cow
shocked
Surprised and upset; showing that somebody feels surprised and upset.
Example
I was quite shocked when I found out what he'd done.
shocking
That offends or upsets people; that is morally wrong.
Example
shocking behaviour
short-term
Lasting a short time; designed only for a short period of time in the future.
Example
a short-term loan
significant
Large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed.
Example
There are no significant differences between the two groups of students.
sincere
Showing what you really think or feel.
Example
a sincere apology
skilled
Having enough ability, experience and knowledge to be able to do something well.
Example
a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman
slight
Very small in degree.
Example
a slight increase/change/difference
so-called
Used to show that you do not think that the word or phrase that is being used to describe somebody/something is appropriate.
Example
the opinion of a so-called ‘expert’
solar
Of or connected with the sun.
Example
solar radiation
sophisticated
Clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented.
Example
highly sophisticated computer systems
spare
Available to do what you want with rather than work.
Example
He's studying music in his spare time.
spectacular
Very impressive.
Example
The coastal road has spectacular scenery.
spiritual
Connected with the human spirit, rather than the body or physical things.
Example
a spiritual experience
stable
Fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail.
Example
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse).
steady
Developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way.
Example
We've had five years of steady economic growth.
steep
Rising or falling quickly, not gradually.
Example
a steep hill/slope
sticky
Made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it.
Example
sticky fingers covered in jam
stiff
Difficult to bend or move.
Example
a sheet of stiff black cardboard
strict
That must be obeyed exactly.
Example
strict rules/regulations
stunning
Extremely attractive or impressive.
Example
You look absolutely stunning!
subsequent
Happening or coming after something else.
Example
subsequent generations
sufficient
Enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need.
Example
Allow sufficient time to get there.
super
Extremely good.
Example
a super meal
surrounding
That is near or around something.
Example
Oxford and the surrounding area
sustainable
Involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment.
Example
sustainable forest management
sympathetic
Kind to somebody who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems.
Example
a sympathetic listener
technological
Connected with technology.
Example
technological advances
temporary
Lasting or intended to last or be used only for a short time; not permanent.
Example
to hire temporary workers
thorough
Done completely; with great attention to detail.
Example
a thorough knowledge of the subject
tough
Having or causing problems or difficulties.
Example
a tough childhood
tragic
Making you feel very sad, usually because somebody has died or suffered a lot.
Example
He was killed in a tragic accident at the age of 24.
tropical
Coming from, found in or typical of the tropics.
Example
tropical fish/birds/fruit
ultimate
Happening at the end of a long process.
Example
our ultimate goal/aim/objective/target
unacceptable
So bad that you think it should not be allowed.
Example
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society.
unexpected
If something is unexpected, it surprises you because you were not expecting it.
Example
Things took an unexpected turn.
universal
Done by or involving all the people in the world or in a particular group.
Example
Such problems are a universal feature of old age.
unknown
Not known or identified.
Example
A previously unknown group claimed responsibility for the bombing.
upper
Located above something else, especially something of the same type or the other of a pair.
Example
her upper lip
urban
Connected with a town or city.
Example
urban and rural communities
urgent
That needs to be dealt with or happen immediately.
Example
The police have issued an urgent appeal for information.
useless
Not useful; not doing or achieving what is needed or wanted.
Example
This pen is useless.
valid
That is legally or officially acceptable.
Example
Do you have a valid passport?
vast
Extremely large in area, size, amount, etc.
Example
a vast area of forest
vertical
Going straight up or down from a level surface or from top to bottom in a picture, etc.
Example
the vertical axis of the graph
virtual
Made to appear to exist by the use of computer software, for example on the internet.
Example
a system to help programmers create virtual environments
visible
That can be seen.
Example
The house is clearly visible from the beach.
visual
Of or connected with seeing or sight.
Example
the visual arts
vital
Necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist.
Example
the vitamins that are vital for health
wealthy
Having a lot of money, possessions, etc.
Example
a wealthy businessman/individual/family
weekly
Happening, done or published once a week or every week.
Example
weekly meetings
weird
Very strange or unusual and difficult to explain.
Example
I had a really weird dream last night.
widespread
Existing or happening over a large area or among many people.
Example
The storm caused widespread damage.
willing
Not objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something.
Example
Many consumers are willing to pay more for organic food
wise
Able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have.
Example
a wise man