The most common Adjectives + Preposition – Emotions and Reactions in Daily Life

Adjective + Preposition

Meaning(s)

Examples

fed up with

annoyed or bored with something repetitive

I’m fed up with traffic every morning. / She’s fed up with waiting for the doctor.

filled with

containing a large amount of something

The room was filled with excitement. / His heart was filled with joy.

fond of

having affection or liking for something

She’s fond of animals. / He’s fond of spicy food.

free from / of

not containing something / without responsibility or restrictions

This product is free from additives. / He was finally free of debt.

friendly to / with

kind and pleasant to someone

She’s friendly to strangers. / He’s friendly with his coworkers.

frightened of / by

scared of something

He’s frightened of spiders. / She was frightened by the loud noise.

full of

containing a large amount

The basket is full of fruit. / His speech was full of energy.

furious about / with

very angry

He’s furious about the delay. / She’s furious with her boss.

generous to / with

giving more than expected

He’s generous to his neighbors. / She’s generous with her compliments.

good at / for / with

skilled at / beneficial / able to handle something well

She’s good at solving problems. / Yoga is good for your health. / He’s good with kids.

grateful for / to

thankful

I’m grateful for your help. / She’s grateful to her parents.

guilty of / about

responsible for a crime or feeling bad about something

He was found guilty of theft. / She felt guilty about lying.

happy about / with / for

feeling pleasure / satisfied / glad for someone

I’m happy about the result. / She’s happy with her new job. / I’m happy for them.

honest with / about

truthful

Be honest with me. / He was honest about the problem.

hopeful about

feeling positive about the future

They’re hopeful about the project.

hostile to / towards

unfriendly or aggressive

He’s hostile to new ideas. / They were hostile towards outsiders.

hungry for

having a strong desire

She’s hungry for attention. / The team is hungry for victory.

identical to / with

exactly the same

This design is identical to the original. / His opinion is identical with mine.

impressed with / by

having a favorable opinion

I’m impressed with your effort. / We were impressed by the performance.

independent of / from

not controlled by

She’s independent of her parents. / This agency is independent from government control.

indifferent to

showing no interest

He’s indifferent to politics. / They’re indifferent to the outcome.

innocent of

not guilty

He was declared innocent of all charges.

interested in

showing curiosity or concern

I’m interested in art history.

involved in / with

participating / having a connection

She’s involved in volunteer work. / He’s involved with a charity.

jealous of

feeling envy

He’s jealous of his brother’s success.

kind to

showing care

Be kind to animals.

late for

not on time

He’s late for school.

limited to

restricted to

Access is limited to staff only.

lucky to / for

fortunate

You’re lucky to be here. / That was lucky for them.

married to

in a marriage with

She’s married to an engineer.

nervous about

anxious or worried

I’m nervous about the exam.

nice to

pleasant or kind

Be nice to your sister.

notorious for

known for something negative

The area is notorious for crime.

opposed to

against something

They’re opposed to the new policy.

patient with

able to wait calmly

Be patient with children.

perfect for

ideal for something

This room is perfect for studying.

pleased with / about

happy or satisfied

I’m pleased with my grades. / He’s pleased about the results.

polite to

respectful

She’s always polite to elders.

popular with / among

liked by many

The app is popular with teens. / He’s popular among his colleagues.