B220 words · Upper-intermediate

Describing People vocabulary — B2

Describing People vocabulary for physical detail and manner together, including freckles, wrinkle and physique, plus traits such as assertive and sarcastic.

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freckles
/ˈfrɛkəlz/
Small light brown spots on someone's skin, often on the face.
Example: He gets more freckles across his nose every summer.
wrinkle
/ˈrɪŋkəl/
A small line in the skin of the face that appears as people get older.
Example: Fine wrinkles appear around his eyes when he laughs.
resemble
/rɪˈzɛmbəl/
To look similar to another person or thing.
Example: You really resemble your mother in that old photo.
posture
/ˈpɑstʃər/
The way someone holds their body when standing, sitting or walking.
Example: The dancer had perfect posture, with her back straight and shoulders level.
physique
/fəˈzik/
The size and shape of a person's body, especially a strong or well-built one.
Example: Years of training had given him an athletic physique.
receding hairline
A line of hair at the front of the head that is slowly moving further back, especially in men.
Example: At forty, he already had a receding hairline.
balding
/ˈbɔldɪŋ/
Beginning to lose the hair on top of the head.
Example: The balding man wore a cap to cover his head.
petite
/pəˈtit/
Small and slim, usually describing a woman's body.
Example: The dancer was petite but extremely strong.
stocky
/ˈstɑki/
Having a solid, fairly wide and strong-looking body.
Example: The rugby player was short and stocky.
weathered
/ˈwɛðərd/
Skin that looks rough or lined after a long time spent outdoors.
Example: The fisherman had a weathered face from years at sea.
stubborn
/ˈstʌbərn/
Determined not to change your mind, even when other people disagree.
Example: My father is too stubborn to ask for directions.
outgoing
/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/
Enjoying meeting new people and talking to them easily.
Example: My sister's so outgoing she's made friends with the whole street.
ambitious
/æmˈbɪʃəs/
Strongly wanting to be successful in your work or studies.
Example: He's ambitious and wants his own company by thirty.
considerate
/kənˈsɪdərət/
Thinking about how other people feel and trying not to upset them.
Example: It's considerate of him to text before he turns up.
arrogant
/ˈɛrəɡənt/
Behaving as though you are more important or right than other people.
Example: He came across as arrogant in the interview.
modest
/ˈmɑdəst/
Not talking much about your own success or abilities.
Example: She's very modest about winning the award.
impulsive
/ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
Doing things suddenly, without thinking carefully first.
Example: He made an impulsive decision to quit his job.
cautious
/ˈkɔʃəs/
Careful to avoid danger or mistakes.
Example: She's cautious with money and rarely spends without thinking.
assertive
/əˈsɜrtɪv/
Confident about saying what you want or believe, without being aggressive.
Example: She learned to be more assertive in meetings.
sarcastic
/sɑrˈkæstɪk/
Using words that mean the opposite of what you really think, in order to be funny or unkind.
Example: He made a sarcastic comment about her cooking.