# Describing People Expert

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- CEFR: C2 (Proficient)
- Theme: Society & Culture
- Words: 22
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Describing People vocabulary that draws a person while quietly judging them, including willowy, sallow and ruddy, plus aloof and erudite.

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## Word list

* **dishevelled**: Having untidy hair and clothes, as if after a rush or a very long day. — “He arrives **dishevelled** after cycling through the rain.”
* **attire** /əˈtaɪər/: Clothing, especially the kind chosen for a formal or special occasion. — “The invitation suggests formal **attire** for the evening.”
* **willowy** /ˈwɪləwi/: Tall, thin and graceful in the way you move. — “The ballerina had a **willowy** figure that suited her movements.”
* **sallow**: Skin with an unhealthy yellowish colour, often from tiredness or poor health. — “Years of shift work had left his skin looking **sallow**.”
* **ruddy** /ˈrʌdi/: Having a healthy reddish colour in the face, often from cold air or outdoor work. — “The farmer had **ruddy** cheeks from working outside all day.”
* **aquiline**: A nose that curves outward slightly, like the beak of an eagle. — “His sharp, **aquiline** nose gave him a distinguished look.”
* **portly** /ˈpɔrtli/: Having a fairly large, round body, especially used to describe an older man. — “A **portly** gentleman in a waistcoat greeted the guests.”
* **lanky** /ˈlæŋki/: Very tall and thin, often moving in an awkward way. — “The **lanky** teenager towered over his classmates.”
* **wiry** /ˈwɪri/: Thin but strong, with muscles that look tight rather than large. — “The old climber was small and **wiry**, but surprisingly strong.”
* **androgynous** /ænˈdrɔdʒənəs/: Looking neither clearly male nor clearly female in appearance. — “The model's **androgynous** look suited both the men's and women's collections.”
* **svelte** /svɛlt/: Slim and graceful in an attractive way. — “She looked **svelte** in a coat that would have swamped anyone else.”
* **gregarious** /ɡrəˈɡɛriəs/: Enjoying the company of other people and happiest in a large group. — “My **gregarious** flatmate knows everyone in the building.”
* **aloof** /əˈluf/: Keeping a cool distance from other people and choosing not to join in. — “He's **aloof** at team events and always leaves early.”
* **erudite** /ˈɛrəˌdaɪt/: Showing deep knowledge gained from years of serious reading and study. — “Her **erudite** replies impress everyone on the panel.”
* **pedantic** /pəˈdæntɪk/: Too concerned with small details or rules, especially in a way that annoys other people. — “He's so **pedantic** he corrects everyone's grammar mid-sentence.”
* **sanguine** /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/: Confidently hopeful, even when a situation is difficult. — “He remained **sanguine** despite the company's falling sales.”
* **taciturn** /ˈtæsɪˌtɜrn/: Saying very little and not liking to talk much. — “The old fisherman was **taciturn**, answering questions in a single word.”
* **mercurial** /mərˈkjʊriəl/: Changing mood or behaviour suddenly and unpredictably. — “The director had a **mercurial** temper that kept the whole crew on edge.”
* **magnanimous** /mæɡˈnænəməs/: Generous and forgiving, especially towards someone you have beaten or who has less power than you. — “She was **magnanimous** in victory, praising her opponent's effort.”
* **self-effacing**: Not liking to talk about your own achievements or draw attention to yourself. — “Despite his fame, he remained remarkably **self-effacing**.”
* **garrulous** /ˈɡɛrələs/: Talking a great deal, especially about unimportant things. — “The **garrulous** taxi driver talked non-stop for the whole journey.”
* **phlegmatic** /flɛɡˈmætɪk/: Calm and not easily upset or excited. — “A **phlegmatic** captain is worth more than a brilliant one in a storm.”

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