Adjectives For Children

Discover the most popular adjectives for describing children, complete with example sentences to guide your usage.

Updated on March 16, 2024

When describing children, the choice of adjective can significantly alter the tone and perspective of a sentence, painting a vivid picture of age, quantity, or stature. Terms like young and little emphasize innocence and smallness, often evoking a sense of nurturing or protection. Conversely, older and small hint at growth or comparative size, injecting nuances of development and differentiation among age groups. Using many highlights abundance or the challenges of dealing with groups, while other can denote alternative considerations or exclusions. Choosing the right adjective brings depth and clarity, enriching our understanding and conversation about the multifaceted experiences of childhood. Explore the full spectrum of adjectives associated with children below.

young	The young children were playing in the park.
other	The other children were playing in the park.
many	Many children played in the park and had a lot of fun.
older	The older children played in the park while the younger ones stayed home.
little	The little children played happily in the park.
small	Small children need to take naps.
own	He is so patient with his own children
younger	Younger children often find it easier to learn languages than older children do.
most	Most children enjoy playing outside.
more	Let's have more children
poor	The poor children were given free school supplies.
normal	The teacher is helping the normal children with their homework.
american
preschool	Some preschool children love to play with blocks.
black	Black children are the future of our world.

handicapped	The handicapped children enjoyed themselves at the fair despite the overwhelming crowds.
white	A sentence with white children
retarded	I'm sorry, but I can't write a sentence with 'retarded children'.
deaf	The deaf children communicated with sign language.
age	Age children according to their development, not their age.
autistic	Autistic children require special care and attention.
dependent	She has two dependent children and needs a larger apartment.
gifted	The gifted children excelled in their studies and extracurricular activities.
illegitimate	The king had several illegitimate children from his many affairs.
dear	Dear children I love you very much.
healthy	The parents of the healthy children were very happy.
disabled
indian	Caring for indian children is a fulfilling experience.
exceptional	Exceptional children often require specialized education and support to reach their full potential.
male	The male children were playing in the street.

abused
class	The class children were excited for their field trip.
elementary	My elementary children love playing outside.
fewer	There are fewer children playing outside today than yesterday.
minor	The couple had two minor children together.
female	The young female children skipped rope in the backyard.
blind	The blind children played happily in the park.
youngest	The youngest children usually have the most energy.
born	The happy couple just born children and are very excited about it.
african	African children are the future of the continent.
disadvantaged
aged	My aged children have taken care of me.
sick	I hope the sick children get well soon.
hyperactive	The hyperactive children ran around the playground, their energy levels seemingly limitless.
innocent	The innocent children ran along the beach.

foster	The foster children were happy to have a place to call home.
grade	Please grade children by their knowledge and not by their appearance.
ill	The pediatrician examined all the ill children
legitimate	A lawyer said that the children were all legitimate children therefore they inherit equally.
immigrant	Immigrant children often face challenges adapting to a new culture and language.
speaking	The school yard was empty except for a few remaining speaking children
bilingual	Bilingual children often have higher academic and cognitive skills.
bright	The teacher had some bright children in her class.
happy	'Happy children' play all day long.
school	The school children were running around the playground.
affected	Doctors are still trying to decide how many affected children there are in the city
colored	The colored children played happily in the park.
homeless	There are many homeless children in the world.
mexican	Mexican children often play outside in the warm weather.
adult	The adult children were happy to see their parents.

defective
aggressive
adolescent	The adolescent children were full of energy and enthusiasm.
unborn	There are many arguments for and against the rights of unborn children
delinquent
malnourished
grown	Her grown children cared for her in her old age.
disturbed	The disturbed children wandered aimlessly through the deserted streets.
obese	Obese children are at an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
grand	My grand children are adorable.
infected	The infected children were quarantined to prevent the spread of the virus.

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