Adjectives ending in '-ed'/'-ing'
We use an adjective with an -ed ending or an -ing in different situations. One is for describing a feeling while another is used to describe the cause. Let’s look at which one is which.
Adjectives ed/ing
Adjectives ending in ‘-ed’ typically describe emotions or states resulting from a specific action or experience, such as “excited” or “surprised.” On the other hand, adjectives ending in ‘-ing’ often denote qualities or characteristics inherent in a person or thing, like “interesting” or “captivating.” Both forms provide nuanced ways to convey attributes.
Adjective + ed
We usually use adjectives with an ‘ed’ ending to describe our feelings. For example:
I am bored of this book.
She is excited for the movie.
We are tired after the walk.
Adjective + ing
We usually use adjectives with an ‘ing’ ending to describe what causes the feeling:
I am bored of this book.
She is excited for the movie.
We are tired after the walk.
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Feeling
Casue
excited
exciting
bored
boring
tired
tiring
worried
worrying
interested
Interesting
annoyed
annoying