As Educators, one of the main responsibilities is completing documentation for each child. Whether it will be completing an observation, writing a report or even communicating with parents everything needs to be written.
Sometimes we find ourselves being too repetitive when we write, so the following is a list of descriptive words that can be used while writing.
Nice
- Enjoyable
- Pleasurable
- Courteous
- Lovely
- Likable
- Pleasing
- Gracious
- Congenial
- Cordial
- Admirable
- Considerate
- Amiable
- Charming
- Kind
- Neat
- Delightful
- Pleasant
Amazing
- Astonishing
- Astounding
- Awesome
- Fabulous
- Fantastic
- Incredible
- Stupendous
- Unbelievable
- Wonderful
- Unimaginable
- Tremendous
- Unexpected
- Phenomenal
- Spectacular
- Stunning
- Overwhelming
- Remarkable
- Breathtaking
- Significant
- Staggering
- Brilliant
- Extraordinary
- Marvellous
- Prodigious
Good
- Excellent
- Amazing
- Wonderful
- Pleasant
- Marvellous
- Exceptional
- Fantastic
- Super
- Outstanding
- Terrific
- Splendid
- Stupendous
Happy
- Amused
- Blissful
- Bright
- Charmed
- Cheerful
- Contented
- Delighted
- Eager
- Ecstatic
- Elated
- Enthusiastic
- Excited
- Exultant
- Glad
- Gleeful
- Hopeful
- Joyful
- Lively
- Loving
- Marvelous
- Merry
- Optimistic
- Over the moon (informal)
- Overjoyed
- Pleased
- Positive
- Satisfied
- Thrilled
Kind
- Sympathetic
- Good/large/warm-hearted
- Generous
- Amiable
- Considerate
- Gentle
- Benign (formal)
- Gracious
- Benevolent
- Kindhearted
- Congenial
- Compassionate
- Caring
- Friendly
- Thoughtful
- Nice
- Good-natured
- Attentive
- Avuncular
Small
- Tiny
- Petite
- Mini
- Teeny-weeny
- Pygmy (with animals)
- Little
- Slight
- Minute
- Skimpy
- Miniature
- Wee
- Diminutive
Love
- Admire
- Adore
- Appreciate
- Cherish
- Enjoy
- Fancy
- Dote on
- Honour
- Respect
- Savour
- Like
Funny
- Amusing
- Comical
- Droll
- Entertaining
- Farcical
- Gleeful
- Good-humoured
- Goofy
- Hilarious
- Humorous
- Jocular
- Laughable
- Ludicrous
- Nonsensical
- Sidesplitting
- Whimsical
- Hysterical
- Witty
Big
- Towering
- Huge
- Large
- Great
- Gigantic
- Immense
- Colossal
- Giant
- Massive
- Tremendous
- Enormous
- Mammoth
- Hefty
- Full
Make
- Assemble
- Brew
- Build
- Concoct
- Construct
- Create
- Devise
- Forge
- Invent
- Prepare
Ask
- Beseech
- Implore
- Inquire
- Petition
- Query
- Question
- Solicit
- Summon
- Urge
Bring
- Bear
- Carry
- Deliver
- Fetch
- Gather
- Haul
- Lug
- Move
- Tote
- Transport
- Usher
Choose
- Adopt
- Appoint
- Cast
- Designate
- Determine
- Elect
- Extract
- Name
- Nominate
- Pick
- Select
Find
- Ascertain
- Acquire
- Detect
- Discover
- Encounter
- Locate
- Obtain
- Pinpoint
- Procure
- Spot
- Unearth
Give
- Administer
- Allow
- Award
- Bequeath
- Bestow
- Dispense
- Donate
- Entrust
- Grant
- Remit
Important
- Chief
- Critical
- Crucial
- Essential
- Fundamental
- Meaningful
- Momentous
- Primary
- Paramount
- Significant
- Vital
Really
- Absolutely
- Actually
- Certainly
- Extremely
- Genuinely
- Honestly
- Positively
- Precisely
- Surely
- Truly
- Verily
See
- Behold
- Detect
- Examine
- Gape
- Glimpse
- Note
- Observe
- Recognize
- Spot
- View
- Witness
Think
- Assume
- Deem
- Feel
- Foresee
- Presume
- Realize
- Reckon
- Sense
- Surmise
- Suspect
Very
- Absolutely
- Decidedly
- Extremely
- Exceedingly
- Genuinely
- Highly
- Particularly
- Tremendously
- Truly
- Uncommonly
- Veritably
Fast
- Accelerated
- Active
- Agile
- Brisk
- Nimble
- Quick
- Speedy
- Swift
Interesting
- Compelling
- Engrossing
- Fascinating
- Striking
- Intriguing
- Engaging
- Absorbing
- Diverting
- Amusing
- Entertaining
- Gripping
- Enthralling
- Riveting
- Captivating
Afraid
- Tense
- Shaky
- Panicky
- Terrified
- Frightened
- Fearful
- Scared
- Shell-shocked
- Horror
- Horrified
- Timid
- Timid
- Chicken out
- Horror-struck
Attractive
- Gorgeous
- Good-looking
- Beautiful
- Cute
- Lovely
- Pretty
- Alluring
- Stunning
- Handsome
- Glamorous
For ideas on writing prompts and comments, when writing a report on a child, please read the following: Writing Prompts and Phrases For Yearly Reports On Children
To write about a child's weakness, read the following: Turning Children's Weaknesses Into Strengths
Reference:
Descriptive Words: A Huge List of Descriptive Adjectives, Verbs & Adverbs, ESL Forums, 26 March 2019