Rules
Where a number of adjectives are used together, the order depends on the function of the adjective. The usual order is:
Value/opinion ==> Size ==> Age/Temperature ==> Shape ==> Colour ==> Origin ==> Material
| Value/opinion |
delicious, lovely, charming |
| Size |
small, huge, tiny |
| Age/Temperature |
old, hot, young |
| Shape |
round, square, rectangular |
| Colour |
red, blonde, black |
| Origin |
Swedish, Victorian, Chinese |
| Material |
plastic, wooden, silver |
Examples
- a lovely old red post-box
- some small round plastic tables
- some charming small silver ornaments