Compound adjectives


Examples

He is a world-class actor.

That’s a family-friendly movie.


Two adjectives = no hyphen

That’s a wonderful white house.

He has a big yellow book.


Number + singular noun

Go back. That’s a one-way street.

I have to write a five-page essay.


Adjective + noun

That company manufactures high-quality cars.

A long-distance runner.


Adjective + present participle

This is a long-lasting friendship.

She’s an easy-going person.


Noun + adjective