Adjectives that Start with Z (300+ Z Adjectives in English)

Learning new adjectives can be a fun and enriching experience, especially those that start with the letter Z. In this reference, you’ll explore various types of adjectives starting with Z, including descriptive, positive, and negative ones. This information can help you expand your English vocabulary and improve your descriptive skills.

Adjectives that Start with Z

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There are not many adjectives that start with the letter Z, but some examples include zany, zealous, and zesty. Zany refers to something that is eccentric or comically absurd, while zealous describes someone who is passionately dedicated to a cause or belief. Zesty, on the other hand, refers to a lively or flavorful quality, often used to describe food or drinks.

Descriptive Adjectives that Start with Z

Here are 35 adjectives that describe things, or people that start with Z.

Adjective Example
Zabian Zabian teachings influenced Islamic philosophy
Zany His zany sense of humor always makes me laugh
Zapping The zapping of the laser beams was impressive
Zappy The zappy performance brought the audience to life
Zatfig The zatfig toddler was adorable
Zazzy She wore a zazzy outfit to the party
Zealed She was zealed in her pursuit of justice
Zealless His zealless attitude was disappointing
Zealous She was a zealous advocate for animal rights
Zen The Zen garden was a relaxing place to meditate
Zeolitic The zeolitic structure of the rock was fascinating
Zero His contribution to the project was zero.
Zestful The zestful dance performance was exhilarating
Zesty The zesty marinara sauce added flavor to the pasta
Zigzag The road made a zigzag pattern through the mountains
Zillion There are a zillion stars in the universe
Zillionth He had a one in a zillionth chance of winning the lottery
Zimbabwean The Zimbabwean flag has seven horizontal stripes
Zinconic The zinconic coating prevented rust on the metal
Zingy The zingy salsa had a spicy kick
Zionist The Zionist movement began in the late 19th century
Zipless The dress was designed to be zipless
Zippy The zippy song got everyone on the dance floor
Zodiacal The zodiacal signs correspond to different dates
Zonal The zonal defense helped the team win the game
Zonary The zonary vegetation was unique to that climate
Zoned The city was zoned for residential and commercial use
Zoneless The zoneless landscape stretched for miles
Zoning The zoning laws limited where businesses could operate
Zonked He was zonked after staying up all night studying
Zoogeographical The zoogeographical patterns of birds were studied
Zoological The zoo had a wide collection of zoological specimens
Zygomatic The zygomatic arch provides support for the jaw
Zygomorphic The zygomorphic flowers were pollinated by bees
Zymontic The zymontic activity of the bacteria was studied

Positive Adjectives that Start with Z

Here are 7 adjectives that begin with Z that describe something in a positive manner.

Adjective Examples
Zealous A zealous supporter of their favorite sports team.
Zen Practicing yoga helps her achieve a zen state.
Zestful The children were very zestful during their outdoor playtime.
Zesty The salsa had a zesty kick to it.
Zillion He had a zillion ideas for the project.
Zippy The zippy music kept the partygoers on the dance floor.
Zoetic The zoetic beauty of the natural world inspired the artist.

Negative Adjectives that Start with Z

Here are 4 adjectives that begin with Z that describe something in a negative manner.

Adjective Meaning
Zealess Lacking enthusiasm or passion; indifferent or apathetic
Zealous Filled with or showing strong and enthusiastic devotion or passion; fervent
Zero Having no quantity or value; nothing
Zonked Completely exhausted or heavily intoxicated; extremely tired or drunk

Personality Adjectives that Start with Z

Here are 5 adjectives that start with that describe a personality.

Adjective Meaning
Zany Comical and amusingly unconventional
Zealous Showing great enthusiasm and passion
Zestful Full of energy and enthusiasm
Zesty Having a strong and pleasant flavor or aroma
Zippy Quick and energetic; lively

Adjectives that Start with Z to Describe a Person (not Personality)

Adjective Meaning
Zambian Relating to or from Zambia
Zen Relaxed and peaceful
Zero Having no quantity or value
Zimbabwean Relating to or from Zimbabwe
Zionist Supporting the establishment of Israel

List of Adjectives that Start with Z

Adjectives that Start with Za, Ze

  • Zabian
  • Zambian
  • Zany
  • Zanyish
  • Zanzibari
  • Zapodid
  • Zapping
  • Zappy
  • Zate
  • Zatfig
  • Zaydi
  • Zazzy
  • Zealed
  • Zealess
  • Zealful
  • Zealless
  • Zealotic
  • Zealotical
  • Zealous
  • Zebraic
  • Zebralike
  • Zebrine
  • Zebroid
  • Zebuine
  • Zeitgeisty
  • Zejelesque
  • Zeldaesque
  • Zen
  • Zenith
  • Zenithal
  • Zenithward
  • Zenlike
  • Zennish
  • Zeno
  • Zenographic
  • Zenoist
  • Zenonian
  • Zenonic
  • Zenonist
  • Zenophobic
  • Zenzic
  • Zeolitic
  • Zeolitiform
  • Zeophagous
  • Zeotropic
  • Zeotypic
  • Zephyred
  • Zephyrless
  • Zephyrlike
  • Zephyrous
  • Zephyry
  • Zero
  • Zero day
  • Zeroable
  • Zeroadic
  • Zeroary
  • Zero-day
  • Zero-dimensional
  • Zeroeth
  • Zero-grazed
  • Zero-knowledge
  • Zeroless
  • Zerolike
  • Zero-marking
  • Zero-point
  • Zero-rated
  • Zero-sum
  • Zeroth
  • Zerovalent
  • Zero-zero
  • Zerzanian
  • Zestful
  • Zestless
  • Zesty
  • Zetetic
  • Zetetick
  • Zetlandic
  • Zeugmatic
  • Zeugopodial
  • Zeuzerine
  • Zghartan
  • Zhdanovist
  • Zhejiangese
  • Zhing-zhong
  • Zhlubby
  • Zhoosh

Adjectives that Start with Zi

  • Zibeline
  • Zidanesque
  • Ziggety
  • Ziggy
  • Zigzag
  • Zig-zag
  • Zigzaggy
  • Zillion
  • Zillionth
  • Zimbabwean
  • Zincian
  • Zincic
  • Zinciferous
  • Zinckiferous
  • Zincky
  • Zincless
  • Zincographic
  • Zincographical
  • Zincoid
  • Zinconic
  • Zincous
  • Zincy
  • Zinelike
  • Zingiberaceous
  • Zingy
  • Zinkiferous
  • Zinky
  • Zinziberaceous
  • Ziofascist
  • Zionazi
  • Zionist
  • Zionistic
  • Zionistical
  • Zipcoded
  • Zipfian
  • Zip-front
  • Ziphiid
  • Ziphioid
  • Ziphodont
  • Zipless
  • Ziplike
  • Ziplocked
  • Zippable
  • Zippered
  • Zipperless
  • Zipperlike
  • Zippo
  • Zippy
  • Ziptop
  • Zip-up
  • Zir
  • Zirconated
  • Zirconian
  • Zirconic
  • Zirconiferous
  • Zitherlike
  • Zitless
  • Zitty
  • Zizekian
  • Zizzy
  • Znanieckian

Adjectives that Start with Zo

  • Zoaeal
  • Zoantharian
  • Zoanthoid
  • Zoanthropic
  • Zoarcoid
  • Zoarial
  • Zodiacal
  • Zoeal
  • Zoecial
  • Zoetic
  • Zoetropic
  • Zoftig
  • Zogist
  • Zoiatric
  • Zoic
  • Zoidogamic
  • Zoilean
  • Zoisitic
  • Zoistic
  • Zolaesque
  • Zolaistic
  • Zoledronic
  • Zolian
  • Zombic
  • Zombied
  • Zombielike
  • Zombiesque
  • Zombified
  • Zomboid
  • Zombyish
  • Zonal
  • Zonary
  • Zonate
  • Zonated
  • Zoned
  • Zoneless
  • Zoner
  • Zonian
  • Zonifugal
  • Zoning
  • Zonipetal
  • Zonked
  • Zonking
  • Zonky
  • Zonogonal
  • Zonographic
  • Zonohedral
  • Zonotopal
  • Zonotopic
  • Zonotreme
  • Zonular
  • Zonzte
  • Zoobenthic
  • Zoocentric
  • Zoocephalic
  • Zoochemical
  • Zoochoric
  • Zoochorous
  • Zoochotic
  • Zoocidal
  • Zoodermic
  • Zooeal
  • Zooecial
  • Zooey
  • Zoogamous
  • Zoogenic
  • Zoogenous
  • Zoogeographic
  • Zoogeographical
  • Zoögeographical
  • Zoogeological
  • Zoogleal
  • Zoogleic
  • Zoogloeal
  • Zoogloeic
  • Zoöglœic
  • Zoogloeoid
  • Zoogoing
  • Zoogonous
  • Zoographic
  • Zoographical
  • Zooid
  • Zooidal
  • Zooish
  • Zoolatrous
  • Zoolike
  • Zoolithic
  • Zoolitic
  • Zoologic
  • Zoological
  • Zoomable
  • Zoomagnetic
  • Zoomantic
  • Zoomaric
  • Zoomedical
  • Zoomed-in
  • Zoomed-out
  • Zoomer
  • Zoometric
  • Zoomorphic
  • Zoömorphic
  • Zoomusicological
  • Zoomy
  • Zoonal
  • Zoonic
  • Zoonitic
  • Zoonomic
  • Zoonotic
  • Zoopagaceous
  • Zooparasitic
  • Zoopathic
  • Zoopathological
  • Zoophagic
  • Zoophagous
  • Zoophilic
  • Zoophilous
  • Zoophobic
  • Zoophoric
  • Zoophysiological
  • Zoophytal
  • Zoophytic
  • Zoophytical
  • Zoophytoid
  • Zoophytological
  • Zooplanktivorous
  • Zooplanktonic
  • Zooplastic
  • Zoopsychological
  • Zooptic
  • Zoopy
  • Zoosanitary
  • Zooscopic
  • Zoosemantic
  • Zoosemiotic
  • Zoosexual
  • Zoospermic
  • Zoosporangial
  • Zoosporic
  • Zoosporicidal
  • Zoosporous
  • Zootechnic
  • Zootechnical
  • Zooted
  • Zootheistic
  • Zootherapeutic
  • Zootic
  • Zoötic
  • Zootomic
  • Zootomical
  • Zootoxic
  • Zootoxicological
  • Zootrophic
  • Zoötrophic
  • Zooty
  • Zootypic
  • Zooxanthellate
  • Zoppo
  • Zoquean
  • Zorched
  • Zorkian
  • Zoroastrian
  • Zosteraceous
  • Zosteriform
  • Zosteroid
  • Zosterophyllaceous
  • Zotzed
  • Zoukified
  • Zouk-like
  • Zowerswopped

Adjectives that Start with Zu, Zw, Zy

  • Zucchinilike
  • Zuckerbergian
  • Zuinglian
  • Zuist
  • Zulu
  • Zuni
  • Zuñi
  • Zunian
  • Zweckrational
  • Zwinglian
  • Zwitterionic
  • Zygaenine
  • Zygal
  • Zygapophyseal
  • Zygapophysial
  • Zygenid
  • Zygnemataceous
  • Zygoapophyseal
  • Zygobranchiate
  • Zygocardiac
  • Zygodactyl
  • Zygodactyle
  • Zygodactylic
  • Zygodactylous
  • Zygodont
  • Zygogenetic
  • Zygoid
  • Zygomasseteric
  • Zygomatic
  • Zygomaticoalveolar
  • Zygomaticoauricular
  • Zygomaticofacial
  • Zygomaticofrontal
  • Zygomaticomalar
  • Zygomaticomaxillary
  • Zygomaticosphenoid
  • Zygomaticotemporal
  • Zygomaxillary
  • Zygomorphic
  • Zygomorphous
  • Zygomycetous
  • Zygomycotic
  • Zygoneurous
  • Zygonic
  • Zygophyllaceous
  • Zygopleural
  • Zygose
  • Zygospondylous
  • Zygosporangial
  • Zygosporic
  • Zygosynapophyseal
  • Zygotal
  • Zygotic
  • Zymic
  • Zymocidal
  • Zymogenic
  • Zymogenous
  • Zymographic
  • Zymoid
  • Zymologic
  • Zymological
  • Zymolytic
  • Zymontic
  • Zymoplastic
  • Zymosthenic
  • Zymotechnic
  • Zymotechnical
  • Zymotic
  • Zymurgic
  • Zymurgical