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    Compound adjectives are modifying phrases made up of two or more words that can take three main forms: adjective + noun + "-ed"; adverb + past participle; or an adjective, adverb, or noun + present participle ending in "-ing". Examples are given for each type, such as "absent-minded", "well-dressed", and "easygoing".

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    Compound adjectives are modifying phrases made up of two or more words that can take three main forms: adjective + noun + "-ed"; adverb + past participle; or an adjective, adverb, or noun + present participle ending in "-ing". Examples are given for each type, such as "absent-minded", "well-dressed", and "easygoing".

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    Compound adjectives are modifying phrases made up of two or more words that can take three main forms: adjective + noun + "-ed"; adverb + past participle; or an adjective, adverb, or noun + present participle ending in "-ing". Examples are given for each type, such as "absent-minded", "well-dressed", and "easygoing".

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    COMPOUND ADJECTIVES

    {modifying phrases made up of two or more words}

    1) adjective + noun + -ed


    ex.: [absent]-[mind]-ed (distraído) / high-spirited (animado) / -winded (extenso) / soft-hearted (coração mole)

    2) adverb + past participle


    ex.: much-loved (muito amado) / well-dressed (bem vestido) / highly acclaimed (altamente aclamado) / widely
    respected (amplamente respeitado)

    3) (adjective / adverb / noun) + present participle {-ing}


    ex.: easygoing / forward-thinking (visionário) / thought-provoking (instigante)

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