ABSTRACT
The adjective is one of the important parts of speech in the English language. An Adjective is a word used in a sentence to give more meaning to a noun or pronoun. An adjective qualifies a noun and pronoun in a sentence. An adjective can be classified into different types based on its usage and functions. Adjectives starting with “V” include valiant, vain, validatory, vast, vaporous, vaulting, vehement, venerable, veracious, verbal, vexatious, vicious, vigorous, virtuous, vociferous, voluptuous, Villainous, e.t.c.
INTRODUCTION
An adjective can simply be defined as a word that qualifies a noun and a pronoun in a sentence. An adjective gives more meaning to a noun in a sentence. It helps to supply additional information that a reader needs to know about the noun and pronoun. An adjective talks about the state, mood, qualities, numbers, and any other qualification that speaks best about the noun and pronoun in question. It is one of the important parts of speech in the English language.
TYPES OF ADJECTIVE
Adjectives can be grouped or divided based on their function in relation to the noun or pronoun they qualify. The types of adjectives are discussed below: Descriptive Adjective: This type of adjective often refers to words that help in describing a noun. They show different nouns such as size, origin, shape, taste, color, feelings, e.t.c. Adjective of Quantity: This adjective describes the number of nouns or pronouns in a sentence. it an adjective of measurement describing the quantity of a noun. Examples of such adjectives include; little, enough, all, great, many, much e.t.c. Adjective of Number or Numeral Adjective: The adjective helps to reflect the number of nouns or pronouns present or available in a sentence. They also help in describing the order of arrangement of a noun that is it indicates the order in which the person or things stand(position). Examples of numeral adjectives are one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, first, second, third, fourth, sixth e.t.c. Adjective of Possession or Possessive Adjective: It shows possession by a noun or pronoun. It indicates every personal thing belonging to a noun. Examples include; my, mine, your, his, her, its, our e.t.c. Demonstrative Adjective: it helps to indicate the position of a noun or pronoun. It shows whether a noun is singular or plural or whether a noun is located near or far. Examples include; this, these, that, and those. Interrogative Adjective: the interrogative adjective is an adjective of a question. It is used with nouns to ask questions. They include; which, what, whose, and whom.
ADJECTIVES STARTING WITH V
There are quite several adjectives in the English language. In this article, I will explicitly write about some of the adjectives starting with the letter “V.” Below are some of the adjectives starting with “v” with their meaning and relevant examples of our they can be used in a sentence. – Valiant: it means to be brave, courageous, and heroic. It is a descriptive adjective that shows the quality of the noun in question, e.g., and They won the war after a valiant battle across the border—synonyms; bold, gallant, courageous, fearless. – Vain: it means when something or an attempt is not producing the desired result. Synonyms: futile, effortless, unsuccessful. It is also a descriptive adjective use to show the quality of a noun, e.g., A vain effort to escape leads the man into big trouble. – Valorous: It means having great courage. Synonyms include; valiant, bold, courageous, dauntless, gallant, heroic, gutty, manful, stout, fearless. It can serve as a descriptive adjective and sometimes adjective of quantity depending on its usage in the sentence, e.g., What a valorous man, he can never be forgotten in the country’s history. – Vast: It means very large or wide, very great in size, degree, or amount. Synonyms; enormous, large, wide. It is an adjective of quantity, e.g., what a vast figure that I can’t even remember. It is also a descriptive adjective, e.g., and He has a vast knowledge of the topic. – Vaporous: It means showing vapor characteristics. It is often used to describe things behaving like a vapor e.g a vaporous cloud, a vaporous gas. – Vaulting: It means leaning, stretching, or reaching for the very high place e.g He desires a vaulting ambition. It also means to overreact or exaggerate e.g A vaulting speech was delivered by the governor yesterday. – Vehement: It means having great or strong feelings and emotions. That is being passionate and having intense feelings of vigor. Synonyms; personate, forceful, and intense. It is a demonstrative adjective that shows the extent or vigor of a noun or pronoun, e.g., the man took a vehement action to save the whole situation. – Venerable: It means honorable and deserving respect. Worthy of being referenced. It is often used to show respect and honor for a person, e.g., The venerable man has just arrived. It can also be used to show the extent of respect and value for a thing, e.g., Our venerable tradition can never be eradicated. – Venomous: It means poisonous. It is also used to express bitter anger or hatred for a place, person, or thigs. Synonyms; poisonous, malicious, noxious, toxic. It is a descriptive adjective used to describe a noun’s quality and state, e.g., a venomous snake attached to him. A venomous look scared the boy. – Veracious: It means to be truthful, honest, and accurate. It is often used to describe the quality of a noun. The veracious dog is always loyal to her master. – Verbal: often refers to words spoken rather than action, e.g., The verbal examination was very stressful. It can also be used to describe when words are used only rather than action, e.g., the verbal discussion between the two parties was futile—synonyms; linguistic, lexical, vocabulary. – Vexatious: Annoying, distressing, troubling, and full of disorder or stress. Synonyms; vexing, annoying, aggravating, disturbing, frustrating. It is used in a sentence to show the noun or pronoun’s feelings and mood, e.g., He was troubled by the vexatious discussion he heard with the man. – Vicious: Very violent, cruel, angry, malicious, spiteful, and dangerous. Synonyms; ferocious, fearful, intense. It is often used to describe the state of a noun e.g A vicious wave makes the ship sink. – Victorious: a state of success or victory after a task or an event. Synonyms; fulfilled. It can be used In sentences to qualify the noun, e.g., his people widely celebrated the victorious boy. – Vigorous: It means great force, strength, and energy. Synonyms; energetic, dynamic, flush, robust, vital. It can be used in a sentence to qualify a noun, e.g., the vigorous heat melts the metal. – Virtuous: It means morally good, upright, and of an excellent character. Synonyms; descent, ethical, upright, just, righteous. It often uses to qualify a noun, e.g., A virtuous woman is priceless. – Vociferous: it means showing expression and feelings in a very forceful and lousy way. Synonyms; clamorous, blatant, clamant, vociferant. Often used to qualify a noun, e.g., the vociferous outcry of the baby is quite terrific. Voluptuous: It is often used to describe a beautiful woman because of special qualities, e.g., the voluptuous lady lures the man into sex. It can also describe something attractive and of great pleasure e.,g the weekend was highly voluptuous—synonyms; fleshly, carnal, sensual. – Villainous: Having an evil character. Often refers to something evil, e.g., A villainous character is often discouraged. Synonyms; immoral, black, dark, evil, bad, wicked, wrong, unrighteous, unlawful, vile.
