In cases where there are two or more adjectives, "and" is sometimes placed before the last adjective or not, depending on where it is placed in the sentence. |
1. After a Verb "And" is used when adjectives come in predicative position such as after "be, seem, and other similar verbs." |
Examples: Maya was slender, fair, and pretty. The house we bought was big, spacious, and modern. The day was like any other day: warm, windy, and pleasant. |
2. Before a Noun "And" is less common when adjectives come in attributive position (before a noun). |
Examples: a clear, blue sky a fast, modern car an successful, bright man |
But when adjectives have similar kinds of information, it is possible to use "use." |
Examples: a shrewd (and) canny man a comical (and) witty film a dated (and) timeworn watch |
"And" is needed when adjectives refers to different parts or types of things. |
Examples: a hot and spicy dish a wooden and glass door a red and white kitchen |
"And" is also used when describing something that belongs to different classes. |
Examples: Sam is a great mathematician and scientist. It's an environmental and expiremental botany. It concerns with biological and agricultural engineering. |
3. Nice and The expression "nice and" is used before another adjective/adverb in an informal style. It carries the same meaning as "pleasantly" or "suitably." |
Examples: It's nice and cool out here. The place was nice and cozy. The new boss is nice and supportive. |