Looking for a list of positive words that start with A to describe a person in a good way?
I’m a wordy person, I love nothing more than finding the perfect word to describe someone’s character traits. So, I’ve put together a list below that will hopefully have the perfect words you’re looking for.
Most words that are positive to describe someone are adjectives. Positive adjectives describe places, things, ideas, and experiences in a positive way – so they’re great for invoking positive emotions.
Good luck, I hope you find what you’re looking for!
List of Positive Words That Start With A to Describe a Person
Abundant – having plenty of.
Artistic – having or revealing natural creative skill.
Appreciative – feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure.
Authentic – of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.
Able – having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
Absorbed – having one’s attention fully engaged; greatly interested.
Accepting – consent to receive or undertake (something offered).
Accessible – (of a person, especially one in a position of authority) friendly and easy to talk to; approachable.
Abiding – (of a feeling or memory) lasting a long time; enduring.
Active – engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
Adaptable – able to adjust to new conditions.
Admirable – arousing or deserving respect and approval.
Adorable – inspiring great affection or delight.
Adventuresome – given to adventures or to running risks; adventurous.
Affable – friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
Affectionate – readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.
Ageless – never looking old or appearing to grow old.
Agile – able to move quickly and easily.
Alert – quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.
Alluring – powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive.
Altruistic – showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
Amazing – causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.
Ambitious – having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
Amenable – open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.
Apathetic – showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Appealing – attractive or interesting.
Appreciative – feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure.
Approachable – friendly and easy to talk to.
Articulate – having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
Artistic – having or revealing natural creative skill.
Assertive – having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
Astonishing – extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Attentive – paying close attention to something.
Attractive – pleasing or appealing to the senses.
Audacious – showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
Awesome – extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring awe.
Are there any positive words or adjectives beginning with the letter A that you think should be on this list?
If so, please feel free to drop a comment below and I’d be happy to add them to the list – thanks!
If you want to find more positive words that will help you describe someone’s character, traits, personality, and so on, please click the letters below to see my lists for other letters in the alphabet:
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
| J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R |
| S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
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Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. He started this blog to help others find and define their own self development journey. Blogging about a wide range of topics to help facilitate a better future.