Adjective Phrase
Pattern
(Adv) + Adj + (PP/Clause complement) — adjective-headed modifier
Definition
A word group built around an adjective, optionally modified by adverbs or followed by a complement. Functions as a modifier or predicate complement.
Examples
Example 1
She seemed extremely tired of the whole affair — 'extremely tired of the whole affair' is the adjective phrase.
AI Detection Note
AI adjective phrases frequently use intensifying adverbs ('incredibly', 'remarkably', 'truly') that add emphasis without specificity. Human writers more often let the adjective stand alone or use more precise modification.
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