Adjective order

When describing something in detail each adjective should follow a specific order as in the following phrase: "The catalogue listed two exquisite 23in high 18th century silver Peruzzi candlesticks."

Order:

  1. Quantity = two
  2. Emotive = exquisite
  3. Size = 23in high
  4. Age = 18th century
  5. Colour = Silver
  6. Specificity = Peruzzi
  7. Purpose = Candlesticks

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