~ gradable (regular), non-gradable (extreme)

& absolute adjectives ~

Regular Extreme Absolute

Adjective Adjective Adjective

Angry Furious complete Incomplete

Bad Awful, terrible, equal unequal
horrible, dreadful. essential non-essential;
Big Huge gigantic, extraneous
giant, enormous dead alive
Clean Spotless fatal not fatal
Cold Freezing first last / final
Crowded Packed full empty
Dirty Filthy ideal not ideal
Funny Hilarious impossible possible
Good Wonderful, fantastic, infinite finite
excellent married single / divorced /
Hot Boiling, scorching, separated / widowed
roasting imperfect
Hungry Starving perfect not pregnant
Interesting Fascinating pregnant not unique
Old Ancient unique not universal
Pretty Gorgeous, stunning universal known
Scary Terrifying, frightening, unknown false
intimidating. true
Small Tiny, minuscule
Surprising Astounding
Tired Exhausted
Ugly Hideous

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