Words and adjectives to describe a place that is modern
| Where I live is part of a new development. | Most of the big buildings are rather contemporary. |
| The bars and cafes are all very modern and follow current trends. | Visitors tell me my city is very futuristic. |
| Our environmental policies are cutting-edge. | Most of the apartments are brand new. |
| The town is very good at integrating novel ideas and the latest technology. |
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Describing a busy place
| The city I live in is always full of hustle and bustle. | It’s an industrious town where there is a lot of commerce. |
| I live in a bustling town with loads of shops and restaurants. | At the weekends the shops and main street are crowded with people. |
| The pace of life is very hectic. There are always people rushing from one place to the next. | It feels like everyone is always on the move. |
| The markets are usually teeming with people. | The metro is normally jam-packed. |
| The restaurant is so popular that on Saturday nights it is swarmed by people trying to get a table. | The bars are choc-full of people getting coffee in the mornings. |
| It’s wall to wall with people after work. | People are packed like sardines into every venue during the festival. |
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Positive things about a place
| It's a charming place. I think the buildings are very quaint. | It's a very exciting place with bright lights and loads to do. |
| It's a very affordable place to go and offers very good value for money. | Eating out is inexpensive and most people go out once a week. |
| The atmosphere is very romantic. | Some of the most popular places are notable for their historic significance. |
| The air is clean and the water is clear. | The town is full of opulent and richly-decorated buildings. |
| You can tell there is a great respect for nature - the environment is pristine. | It's a really inclusive society and easily accessible for people with different needs. |
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Negative things about a place
| One drawback is that it is very expensive. | Poverty is widespread and you can often see homeless people on the streets. |
| The streets can be dirty and full of rubbish. | You notice there is a litter problem, and the air and water are polluted. |
| Some of the busier areas are too touristy for me. | You tend to notice the smog after a few days in the city. |
| The facilities in the area are not what some people would expect. | The food is bland and tasteless. |
| The price of things is extortionate! I don't know how anyone can afford to live there. | Crime is rampant. You have to watch out for pick-pockets and thieves all the time. |
| During the hottest time of the year, the smell becomes pungent and very unpleasant. | Racism and xenophobia are evident everywhere. |