English Grammar > Adjectives

When a number of adjecties are used together, the order depends on the function of the adjective. The usual order is:

Quantity, Value/opinion, Size, Temperature, Age, Shape, Colour, Origin, Material

What the adjective expresses	Examples
Quantity	four, ten, a few, several
Value/Opinion	delicious, charming, beautiful
Size	tall, tiny, huge
Temperature	hot, cold, warm
Age	old, young, new, 14-year-old
Shape	square, round
Color	red, green, blue
Origin	Swedish, Victorian, Chinese
Material	glass, silver, wooden

EXAMPLES

• They have a lovely old red post-box.
• The playroom has six small round plastic tables.
• I bought some charming Victorian silver ornaments at the flea market.
• She is selling her flashy 3-year-old Italian car.
• It was a beautiful cold day.