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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