Looking for a list of positive words that start with I 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 I to Describe a Person
Idealistic – characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.
Imaginative – having or showing creativity or inventiveness.
Impartial – treating all rivals or disputants equally.
Impassioned – filled with or showing great emotion.
Important – (of a person) having high rank or status.
Impressive – evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.
Inciteful – (of words, actions, etc.) offering incitement.
Incomparable – without an equal in quality or extent; matchless.
Incredible – very good; wonderful.
Independent – free from outside control; not subject to another’s authority.
Industrious – diligent and hard-working.
Ineffable – too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Ingenious – (of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
Innovative – (of a person) introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking.
Insightful – having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.
Inspirational – providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration.
Inspired – (of a person) displaying a creative impulse in the activity specified.
Inspiring – fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Integral – necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental.
Intellectual – possessing a highly developed intellect.
Intelligent – having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
Intentional – done on purpose; deliberate.
Interesting – arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention.
Intriguing – arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating.
Intuitive – using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.
Inventive – having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Invigorated – give strength or energy to.
Involved – difficult to understand; complicated.
Irresistible – too attractive and tempting to be resisted.
Are there any positive words or adjectives beginning with the letter I 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 |
Image credits – Photo by Hannah Olinger on Unsplash
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.