B116 words · Intermediate

Describing Things vocabulary — B1

Vocabulary for describing people and places with sharper detail — confident, arrogant, gorgeous and run-down — telling a modest, cooperative character from a difficult one, and a lovely street from a shabby one.

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truthful
/ˈtruθfəl/
Another word for honest — always telling the truth, even when it's difficult.
Example: I want you to be completely truthful with me.
confident
/ˈkɑnfədənt/
The opposite of shy — comfortable talking to people and sure of yourself.
Example: She felt confident before the job interview.
reserved
/rɪˈzɜrvd/
Another word for quiet — someone who doesn't easily show their feelings to others.
Example: He's quite reserved at first, but he opens up once he knows you.
arrogant
/ˈɛrəɡənt/
The opposite of modest — believing you're better than everyone else.
Example: Nobody liked him because he was so arrogant about his success.
clumsy
/ˈklʌmzi/
The opposite of graceful — always dropping things or bumping into furniture.
Example: I'm so clumsy — I just spilled coffee all over the desk.
unreliable
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/
The opposite of reliable — cannot be trusted to keep their word or show up on time.
Example: He's completely unreliable — he never shows up when he says he will.
graceful
/ˈɡreɪsfəl/
The opposite of clumsy — moving in a smooth, controlled way.
Example: The dancer moved with graceful, flowing steps.
cooperative
/koʊˈɑpərˌeɪtɪv/
Another word for helpful — willing to work well with other people as part of a team.
Example: The whole class was really cooperative during the group project.
modest
/ˈmɑdəst/
The opposite of arrogant — not boasting about your own abilities or achievements.
Example: Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about it.
sociable
/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
The opposite of reserved — enjoying being with other people and talking easily.
Example: She's very sociable and makes friends everywhere she goes.
packed
/pækt/
Another word for crowded — so full there's almost no room to move.
Example: The train was packed, and we had to stand the whole way.
shabby
/ˈʃæbi/
The opposite of smart — old and worn-looking, especially clothes or buildings.
Example: He turned up in a shabby old coat with holes in the pockets.
filthy
/ˈfɪlθi/
Another word for dirty — covered in built-up grime, worse than just messy.
Example: His boots were filthy after the hike through the mud.
ancient
/ˈeɪntʃənt/
The opposite of modern — built or made a very long time ago.
Example: Tourists come from all over to see the ancient ruins.
gorgeous
/ˈɡɔrdʒəs/
Another word for beautiful — so striking it really catches your eye.
Example: The sunset over the bay was absolutely gorgeous last night.
run-down
/ˈrʌnˈdaʊn/
Another word for old — in poor condition, clearly needing repair.
Example: They bought a run-down cottage and spent a year fixing it up.