Where a number of adjectives are used together, the order depends on the function of the adjective. The usual order is:
Value/opinion -- delicious,lovely,charming
Size -- small,huge.tiny
Age/Temperature -- old,hot,young
Shape -- round,square,rectangular
Colour -- red.yellow,blue
Origin -- Indian,Chinese,Japanese
Material -- plastic,wooden,gold
Examples:
- a lovely old red post-box
- some small round plastic tables
- some charming small silver ornaments
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