FORM AND FUNCTION OF ADJECTIVES Order of Adjectives Rules Where a number of adjectives are used together, the order depends on the function of the adjective. The usual order is: Value/opinion, Size, Age/Temperature, Shape, Colour, Origin, Material Value/opinion delicious, lovely, charming Size small, huge, tiny Age/Temperature old, hot, young Shape round, square, rectangular Colour red, blonde, black Origin Swedish, Victorian, Chinese Material plastic, wooden, silver Examples a lovely old red post-box some small round plastic tables some charming small silver ornaments