For English learners, finding the words to describe an experience in writing or in conversation can be challenging. To help you in your English learning journey, we've compiled this list of 65 words you can use to describe the sights, sounds, and more of your everyday life.

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sight

beautiful, blinding, bright, clear, dark, dim, drab, hideous, luminous, pale, scary, shiny, sparkly, ugly

smell

citrusy, earthy, flowery, fresh, fruity, minty, pungent, smoky, sour, stale, stinky, sweet, woody

sound

booming, buzzing, clanging, crunching, echoing, loud, melodic, screeching, shrill, ticking, whispering, yelling

texture

coarse, cold, damp, flaky, fuzzy, rough, scaly, sharp, slimy, smooth, soft, sticky, warm

taste

acidic, bitter, creamy, fresh, mild, salty, savory, seasoned, sour, spicy, sweet, syrupy, zesty

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