26 Adjectives to Describe a Friend
Hi English learners! In today’s lesson, we will look at a variety of adjectives to describe a friend.
Here is the list:
- Affectionate
- Amusing
- Brotherly/sisterly
- Caring
- Charming
- Chatty
- Cheerful
- Considerate
- Easygoing
- Encouraging
- Enthusiastic
- Good listener
- Forgiving
- Friendly
- Fair weather friend
- Helpful
- Honest
- Inspiring
- Intuitive
- Loyal
- Selfless
- Sincere
- Supportive
- Sympathetic
- Thoughtful
- Trustworthy
Adjectives to Describe a Friend
Affectionate
Meaning: showing love and care for others.
- John is very thoughtful and affectionate toward his friends and relatives.
Amusing
Meaning: funny and pleasurable.
- George is such an amusing friend. He always makes us laugh.
Brotherly/sisterly
Meaning: showing love and care typical of a brother or sister.
- Jack felt brotherly affection for his childhood friend.
Caring
Meaning: kind, sympathetic, helpful.
- Although he seemed selfish sometimes, deep down he was a gentle, caring person.
Charming
Meaning: pleasant and attractive.
- Sandra’s new friend is the most charming person I’ve ever met.
Chatty
Meaning: talkative in a friendly way.
- My friend Simon is a chatty and energetic man.
Cheerful
Meaning: behaving in a friendly happy way.
- Milly was a cheerful and chatty companion.
Adjectives to Describe a Friend
Considerate
Meaning: helpful and kind, regarding other people’s feelings.
- I love Lucy for being so considerate. She helped me tidy up the place after the party.
Easygoing
Meaning: relaxed.
- Mary is an easygoing friend. She never gets mad at me.
Encouraging
Meaning: that gives support and hope to someone.
- My friend Lorna was very encouraging when I was studying for the test.
Enthusiastic
Meaning: showing interest in someone or something.
- Jack is always lively and enthusiastic about going out with friends.
Good listener
Meaning: a person who is there for you when you need it and listens to your problems.
- Not only he is a fabulous cook, but Martin is also a good listener.
Forgiving
Meaning: willing to forgive.
- Olivia is a kind and forgiving friend.
Friendly
Meaning: pleasant and kind.
- Our neighbour is a very pleasant person, always kind and friendly.
Fair weather friend
Meaning: a friend who is there only when things are easy and isn’t your friend when things are tough.
- Sean seemed to be a good friend at first but he was nowhere to be found when I got divorced. He’s only a fair-weather friend, I suppose.
Adjectives to Describe a Friend
Helpful
Meaning: useful, eager to help.
- Jill is a great friend, always kind and helpful.
Honest
Meaning: always telling the truth and not lying or stealing.
- Alicia would never lie to me. She’s an honest person.
Inspiring
Meaning: making you feel you want to do something.
- Thank you for being an inspiring friend. Thanks to you I got enough will and self-discipline to finally graduate from college.
Intuitive
Meaning: being able to understand something based on your feelings rather than facts.
- Tara is a sensitive and intuitive friend. She always knows when something’s wrong with me.
Loyal
Meaning: a person who is constantly in support of someone or something.
- Rob was his oldest and most loyal friend. He never doubted him.
Selfless
Meaning: caring for others more than for yourself.
- Sara will look after our dog and the house while we’re on holiday. She’s always been helpful and selfless.
Sincere
Meaning: an honest person who never cheats or lies.
- A friend should keep their word, and be honest and sincere.
Supportive
Meaning; a person who gives help and encouragement.
- You should consider yourself lucky if you have a friend who is a supportive and good listener.
Sympathetic
Meaning: caring about other people’s suffering.
- Sophie has always been a sympathetic ear for my problems.
Thoughtful
Meaning: a person who considers other people’s needs.
- What a thoughtful friend you are! You made me a cup of tea!
Trustworthy
Meaning: a person you can rely on to be sincere and honest.
- I feel I can tell Helen everything and be sure she won’t tell anyone because she’s trustworthy.
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