Editing Gilbertese language (section)

=== Adjectives ===
While they share many similarities with intransitive verbs, there are a few patterns that can be observed among adjectives. Many adjectives, such a''s'' {{Lang|gil|mainaina}} (“white”), contain a repeated element. While some non-reduplicated adjectives exist, reduplication appears to be dominant.

Nouns typically lengthen their first vowel to indicate plural. Conversely, adjectives tend to shorten their first vowel for pluralization (e.g., {{Lang|gil|anaanau}} (long - singular) becomes ''{{Lang|gil|ananau}}'' (long - plural)).

Gilbertese employs distinct strategies for forming comparative and superlative constructions. Comparatives are relatively straightforward, achieved by adding the adverb ''{{Lang|gil|riki}}'' (“more”) after the adjective (e.g., ''{{Lang|gil|ririeta}}'' (“high”) becomes ''{{Lang|gil|ririeta riki}}'' (“higher”)). Expressing “better than” requires the preposition ''{{Lang|gil|nakon}}'' (“than”) along with a construction that compares the noun-like qualities derived from the adjectives:

{{Interlinear|E aki bootau an aakoi tar im.||You are not as kind as your brother. (lit. ''Your kindness is not equal to that of your brother.'')
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}}Superlatives are formed with the intensifier ''{{Lang|gil|moan}}'' and the article ''{{Lang|gil|te}}'' preceding the adjective. For example, ''{{Lang|gil|raoiroi}}'' (“good”) becomes ''{{Lang|gil|moan te raoiroi}}'' (“the best”).