Adjectives that Start with I

Adjectives are words that modify nouns or pronouns. They give you additional information about the noun or pronoun, often by highlighting the quality or extent of something. They also help specify the item from something else. In this lesson, we are going to take a look at 1000+ common adjectives that start with I in English.

Adjectives can come before a noun or pronoun, come after a noun or pronoun, or modify a word that is not in the sentence (but is understood).

There can be several adjectives modifying a single noun or pronoun (such as in, “His actions were improper and imprudent”).

Several prefixes allow for a wide variety of adjectives that begin with I. The first is “im,” which usually gives the word the opposite meaning. The second is “in,” which means “or, not, on, or in”

List of Descriptive Adjectives that Start with I

Below are 75 descriptive adjectives that start with I.

Icelandic
Iconic
Icy
Ideal
Idealized
Identifiable
Identified
Ideological
Idiotic
Idle
Idolized
Idyllic
Iffy
Ignited
Ignorant
Ignored
Ill
Illegal
Illegible
Illegitimate
Illicit
Illuminated
Illusionary
Illusive
Illusory
Illustrative
Imaginable
Imaginary
Imaginative
Imbalanced
Immovable
Immune
Immunized
Immutable
Impacted
Impaired
Impatient
Impeded
Impelled
Impending
Imperceptible
Imperfect
Impervious
Impish
Implanted
Imploring
Imposed
Impressed
Impressible
Imprisoned
Impromptu
Improvable
Improvised
Impure
Inactive
Inborn
Inclined
Inconsequential
Inconspicuous
Incursive
Indebted
Indelible
Indelicate
Indonesian
Industrialized
Ineligible
Inert
Infected
Inferior
Infirm
Infrequent
Initial
Inky
Inlaid
Inland

List of Positive Adjectives that Start with I

Below are 60 adjectives that start with I that indicate something positive.

Ideal
Idealistic
Identifiable
Illuminating
Imaginable
Imaginative
Immaculate
Immense
Immortal
Impassioned
Impeccable
Imperial
Important
Imposing
Impressive
Improvable
Improved
Inarguable
Incandescent
Inclusive
Incorruptible
Increasing
Incredulous
Independent
Indestructible
Indispensable
Individual
Indivisible
Indomitable
Indulgent
Industrious
Inexhaustible
Inexpensive
Infallible
Infinite
Influent
Influential
Informal
Informed
Innocent
Innocuous
Inquiring
Inquisitive
Inseparable
Insightful
Inspirational
Inspired
Instant
Instinctive
Instinctual
Instructive
Instrumental
Intact
Integral
Integrated
Intellectual
Intelligent
Intended
Interchangeable
Interested
Interesting
Intimate
Intrepid
Intriguing
Intrinsic
Intuitive
Invaluable
Inventive
Invincible
Inviting
Involved
Irresistible

List of Negative Adjectives that Start with I

Below are 60 adjective words that start I that indicate something negative.

Icy
Idiotic
Ignorant
Ignored
Ill
Illegal
Illegible
Illegitimate
Ill-fated
Illicit
Illogical
Immature
Immeasurable
Immodest
Immoral
Immovable
Impassable
Impatient
Impenetrable
Imperfect
Imperialistic
Impersonal
Impetuous
Impious
Implausible
Implosive
Impolite
Imposing
Impossible
Impoverished
Impractical
Imprecise
Improbable
Improper
Imprudent
Impure
Inaccessible
Inaccurate
Inactive
Inadequate
Inadmissible
Inadvisable
Inane
Inapplicable
Inappropriate
Inapt
Inarticulate
Inattentive
Incoherent
Incompetent
Ineffective
Infamous
Insane
Insecure
Insidious
Insignificant
Insulting
Irrational
Irresponsible
Irritating

List of Personality Adjectives that Start with I

Below are 75 adjectives that start with I that describe a personality.

Idealistic
Idiosyncratic
Illogical
Imaginative
Imbecile
Imbecilic
Immature
Immodest
Immoral
Impartial
Impassioned
Impassive
Impatient
Impersonal
Impertinent
Impetuous
Impious
Imploring
Impolite
Imposing
Impractical
Impulsive
Inattentive
Incensed
Incestuous
Inclined
Incoherent
Incorrigible
Indecent
Indecisive
Independent
Indiscreet
Indiscriminate
Indiscriminating
Individualistic
Indulgent
Ineffable
Ineffectual
Inexact
Inexhaustible
Infantile
Infatuated
Inflexible
Infuriating
Ingenious
Inhumane
Innovative
Inquisitive
Inquisitorial
Insane
Insatiable
Inscrutable
Insecure
Insensitive
Insidious
Insincere
Insipid
Insistent
Inspirational
Inspired
Insulting
Insurrectional
Intelligent
Intense
Interesting
Intolerant
Intriguing
Introspective
Introvert
Introverted
Irate
Irrational
Irresponsible
Irreverent
Irritable

List Adjectives that Start with I to Describe a Person (Not Personality):

Below are 100 adjectives that describe a person that start with I.

Idealistic
Idealized
Identical
Identifiable
Identified
Ideographic
Ideologic
Ideological
Idiomatic
Idiotic
Idle
Idolized
Idyllic
Ill
Illegal
Illegitimate
Illicit
Illiterate
Illuminated
Illusive
Illustrious
Imaginable
Imaginary
Imbecile
Immaculate
Imposing
Impoverished
Impractical
Impregnable
Impressed
Impressionable
Impressionist
Impressive
Imprisoned
Improbable
Impromptu
Improper
Improved
Improving
Improvised
Imprudent
Impudent
Impugnable
Inactive
Inadequate
Inadmissible
Inadvertent
Inadvisable
Inane
Inappropriate
Inarticulate
Inaudible
Inbound
Inbred
Indefeasible
Indefinable
Indefinite
Indelicate
Indentured
Independent
Indescribable
Indestructible
Indeterminate
Indian
Indicative
Indicatory
Indigenous
Indigent
Indirect
Indiscriminate
Indiscriminating
Indisposed
Indisputable
Indistinct
Individual
Individualist
Individualized
Induced
Indulgent
Inebriated
Infuriating
Ingrained
Ingratiating
Ingratiatory
Ingrown
Inharmonious
Inherent
Inheritable
Inherited
Inheriting
Inhibited
Initial
Injured
Injurious
Innocent
Innovative
Inoffensive
Inoperable
Inquiring
Intent

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Adjectives that Start with I | 1000+ Adjectives Starting with I

List of 1000+ Adjectives that Start with I