Learn English adjectives to describe travel or travel experience. I will also give you the nouns that collocate with these adjectives.
Learning these adjectives will help you improve your vocabulary in English.
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List of adjective to talk about travel
Adjectives to describe travel experiences
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In this lesson, I have 10 adjectives for you that will help you describe your travel experience.
And because these adjectives are connected with travel or travel experiences, a lot of them will collocate with very similar words.
But at least they’ll give you a choice of words with which you can use them. I’ll try and give you some of those popular collocations.
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impressive
Meaning: makes a strong impact or leaves a lasting effect
- impressive hotel
- impressive reception area
- impressive setting
- impressive entrance
Examples:
The main architecture is very, very old, but it is really clean and well maintained. The whole look of the hotel is impressive.
The hotel was truly impressive, with its luxurious design, stunning views, and exceptional service.
remarkable
Meaning: exceptionally unusual, impressive, or worthy of attention
- remarkable gallery
- remarkable exhibition
- remarkable museum
- remarkable information
Examples:
The Science Museum in London is remarkable for its fascinating exhibits and interactive displays.
It’s quite remarkable about Van Gogh’s style and how he worked—I knew so little about him.
The museum featured a remarkable exhibition of old coins and clothes discovered in the area.
Adjectives to describe travel experiences
superb
Meaning: exceptionally high in quality, outstanding, or excellent (often used to describe food, views, etc)
- superb food
- superb menu
- superb weather
- superb facilities
Examples:
The food was superb every night, with the chef’s special always on the menu.
Superb is the only word I could use to describe the holiday. Honestly, it was just that good.
astonishing
Meaning: extremely surprising or amazing, often leaving you speechless
- astonishing experience
- astonishing details
- astonishing transformation
Examples:
The view from the mountain was astonishing. You could see valleys stretching out forever.
It’s astonishing how much food you can eat when you’re on holiday. Everything just tastes better!
It was astonishing that I didn’t put on any weight.
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stunning
Meaning: extremely beautiful, eye-catching, or extraordinary
- stunning view
- stunning hotel
- stunning museum
Examples:
Seeing Niagara Falls for the first time was unforgettable. The views were simply stunning.
The view of the pyramids was stunning. I couldn’t take my eyes off them.
Standing at the top of the Grand Canyon and looking down was incredible. The views were stunning.
dramatic
Meaning: striking or powerful, often describing landscapes or scenes that are bold, intense
- dramatic view
- dramatic journey
- dramatic events
Examples:
When you look at Niagara Falls, it’s quite dramatic. The water crashes down, and the mist rises back up again.
The plane journey was dramatic. There was a lot of turbulence along the way.
exotic
Meaning: unusual or different, often because it comes from a distant or unfamiliar place
- exotic fruit
- exotic location
- exotic tree
- exotic animal
Example:
The island was full of exotic fruits you wouldn’t see anywhere else.
Bora Bora is such an exotic place for a holiday. The clear water and bungalows are incredible.
We chose an exotic location for our honeymoon, and it was absolutely unforgettable.
unique
Meaning: one of a kind, describing places or experiences that are special and unlike anything else
- unique experience
- unique tradition
- unique exhibition
Examples:
Going on a cruise holiday would be a unique experience for me since I’ve never done it before.
The tea ceremony in Japan is a unique tradition that reflects their rich culture.
Adjectives to describe travel experiences
breathtaking
Meaning: very beautiful or amazing
- breathtaking view
- breathtaking drive
- breathtaking interior
- breathtaking scenery
Example:
The view from up here is breathtaking. It feels like you’re on top of the world.
Reaching the top of the mountain on my first ski trip was breathtaking. Endless snow and a bright blue sky.
memorable
Meaning: special or worth remembering because it was enjoyable, unique, or important
- memorable holiday
- memorable honeymoon
- memorable dinner
- memorable occasion
Example:
Our honeymoon was memorable—we spent a lot of money, but it was worth every penny.
The trip to Paris was truly memorable for the great food and beautiful scenery.
We had a really memorable dinner there. Everything about it was perfect.
Here are the advanced English adjectives to describe travel experiences. Let me give them to you one more time:
- impressive
- remarkable
- superb
- astonishing
- stunning
- dramatic
- exotic
- unique
- breathtaking
- memorable
I hope, you enjoyed this lesson. Try to use them in your conversational English. If you need help, come back to me and I’ll give you more examples.
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