In the sentence, 'My skills are rusty.', the word 'rusty' is an adjective called a predicate adjective (also called a subject complement), the adjective following a linking verb which modifies or restates the subject of the sentence (skills = rusty).
In this context, "rusty" is an adjective describing the condition of your skills. Adjectives are used to describe or modify nouns or pronouns, while adverbs typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Think of this: 'a rusty nail' . . 'nail' is a noun, therefore the modifier 'rusty' is an adejctive. An adverb modifies a verb: 'He walked steadily'.
Yes, "rusty" is an adjective commonly used to describe something covered in rust or showing signs of deterioration due to rust.
"Spicy" is an adjective that describes a taste or flavor. It is not an adverb.
The word "rusty" can function as an adjective, describing something as covered in rust or in a state of disrepair.
Quietly is an adverb, based on the adjective quiet.
Rusty is not an adverb (a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb). Rusty is an adjective (a word that describes a noun). Example: rusty nail.
Think of this: 'a rusty nail' . . 'nail' is a noun, therefore the modifier 'rusty' is an adejctive. An adverb modifies a verb: 'He walked steadily'.
Yes, "rusty" is an adjective commonly used to describe something covered in rust or showing signs of deterioration due to rust.
* Enhanced is a verb form or adjective - it cannot be an adverb. Enhanced as an adjective: The enhanced skills of the ninjas made them excellent bodyguards.
Dark can be an adjective or a noun. Darkly is an adverb.
Adverb.Here is an adverb, not an adjective.
its an adverb an adjective is a descriptive word an adverb is a feeling
An adverb describes a verb, an adjective or another adverb.
It can be an adjective OR an adverb. adjective -- You dog is a friendly dog adverb -- She always talks friendly to me
"Shyly" is an adverb. It is used to describe how someone is behaving in a timid or bashful manner.
Nervous is an adjective. The adverb form is nervously.
Yes, "especially" can function as both an adverb and an adjective. As an adverb, it modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a sentence. As an adjective, it describes a noun.