ORDERING MULTIPLE ADJECTIVES
When a number of adjectives 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 |
Age |
old, young, new, 14-year-old |
Shape |
square, round |
Color |
red, purple, green |
Origin |
Swedish, Victorian, Chinese |
Material |
glass, silver, wooden |