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  • Writer's pictureShaylyn Goard

Adjectives to Help You Define Your Brand

Getting to know your brand and craft it in a way that helps your audience know it takes a lot of soul-searching. And once you've got the idea, the vision, the inspiration to start sharing all about it, it can be really difficult to find exactly the right words to get your true message across.


If you're like me, you've got thesaurus.com as a permanently opened tab on your browser (both on my laptop and on my phone 😂). But I thought I'd just quickly share a few lists of adjectives to get your wheels turning and your own brand identity brewing!



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Take a look at these lists for visual characteristics, personality traits, emotional qualities, and quality & value, and use them to help define your brand.


VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS

  1. Minimalistic

  2. Vibrant

  3. Classic

  4. Modern

  5. Whimsical

  6. Clean

  7. Vintage

  8. Bold

  9. Sleek

  10. Rustic

  11. Geometric

  12. Organic

  13. Chic

  14. Eclectic

  15. Industrial

  16. Artistic

  17. Moody

  18. Bohemian

  19. High-contrast

  20. Futuristic


PERSONALITY TRAITS

  1. Adventurous

  2. Compassionate

  3. Reliable

  4. Spirited

  5. Honest

  6. Ambitious

  7. Caring

  8. Resilient

  9. Genuine

  10. Bubbly

  11. Empathetic

  12. Loyal

  13. Charismatic

  14. Progressive

  15. Tenacious

  16. Optimistic

  17. Humble

  18. Courageous

  19. Collaborative

  20. Thoughtful


EMOTIONAL QUALITIES

  1. Heartfelt

  2. Joyful

  3. Nostalgic

  4. Uplifting

  5. Serene

  6. Invigorating

  7. Comforting

  8. Exhilarating

  9. Sentimental

  10. Peaceful

  11. Empowering

  12. Whimsical

  13. Inspiring

  14. Heartwarming

  15. Refreshing

  16. Evocative

  17. Enchanting

  18. Fulfilling

  19. Energizing

  20. Soulful


QUALITY & VALUE

  1. Premium

  2. Exceptional

  3. High-quality

  4. Reliable

  5. Superior

  6. Cutting-edge

  7. Best-in-class

  8. Unparalleled

  9. Top-notch

  10. Exquisite

  11. Ethical

  12. Durable

  13. Innovative

  14. Value-driven

  15. Sustainable

  16. Affordable

  17. Precision-engineered

  18. Crafted

  19. Handpicked

  20. Tailored



Building a brand can be difficult, and having issues with determining your brand's personality is a normal part of the process. I hope this list supports you in crafting a brand that you (and your clients) love! When you're ready to take that identity and turn it into visuals, let's chat!


Rooting for you always,

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