Across the street was Ma's Kettle, a popular restaurant. Passing the next block, we saw a bar, the post office, and a barbershop. City Hall greeted us at the end of the street. Adjectives Writers must remember that adjectives are relative to a reader's experiences. Describing a character as tall without specifying a height allows every reader to imagine a different measurement.
Some writers prefer to allow audiences a lot of freedom, but doing so can be dangerous.
Romance novels, in particular, overuse these words. Give precise descriptions of characters when possible. Nothing real is perfect. The public seldom thinks or acts as a single unit.