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English Words for Describing a Person’s Appearance

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Words for Describing a Person’s Appearance

List of Common Adjectives for Describing a Person’s Appearance

  • Heavy

My brother is much heavier than me.

  • Thin

He was tall and thin, with short brown hair.

  • Glamorous

On television, she looks so glamorous.

  • Lovely

She had a lovely face.

  • Overweight

Sally was 50 pounds overweight.

  • Old

He is an old man.

  • Pretty

Maria looks much prettier with her hair cut short.

  • Muscular

She was fast and strong, with a slender, muscular body.

  • Elegant

An elegant young woman sat at the next table, sipping a cocktail.

  • Chubby

The baby was pink and chubby.

  • Skinny

Some supermodels are far too skinny.

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Words for Describing a Person's Appearance

Words for Describing a Person's Appearance

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CLAUDIA

Wednesday 21st of October 2020

HI IAM CLAUDIA I AM FEELING HAPPY