Debunking the Overuse of Adjectives: A Burnout Theory
According to our research, the overuse of adjectives is not actually a thing. In fact, it's just a myth perpetuated by people who are too lazy to come up with new ideas. But seriously, have you ever noticed how often we use adjectives in everyday conversation? Like, "Oh, I had the most amazing, life-changing, totally-not-boring experience at the beach!" Um, no, you didn't.
So, let's take a look at some of the most overused adjectives in the English language:
- Amazing: used 4,000 times a day
- Life-changing: used 2,500 times a week
- Awesome: used 1,800 times an hour
Subpage: Debunking Adjective Abundance
Read on to learn more about the dangers of using too many adjectives in your everyday conversation.