Vocabolario Avanzato per il TOEFL - Aspetto fisico

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sull'aspetto fisico, come "acne", "brunette", "trasandato", ecc., necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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acne

[sostantivo]

a skin condition in which small red spots appear on the face or the neck, mainly affecting teenagers

acne

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birthmark

[sostantivo]

a brownish or reddish mark that some people have on their skin since they are born

voglia

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callus

[sostantivo]

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

callo

Ex: He treated his calluses with a special cream to keep his hands smooth .Ha trattato i suoi **calli** con una crema speciale per mantenere le mani lisce.

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dimple

[sostantivo]

a small hollow place in the flesh, especially one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles

fossetta

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mole

[sostantivo]

a small dark brown spot or lump on the skin

neo

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albino

[sostantivo]

a person or animal born with no pigment, which is a genetic condition that can turn the skin and hair white and the eyes pink

albino

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adonis

[sostantivo]

a very good-looking or sexually appealing young man

Adonis

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brunette

[sostantivo]

a person, usually a woman, with dark brown hair and white skin

mora

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redhead

[sostantivo]

(sometimes offensive) someone who has reddish hair

rosso

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unkempt

[aggettivo]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

spettinato

Ex: He appeared at the meeting with unkempt hair , looking like he ’d overslept .È apparso alla riunione con i capelli **spettinati**, come se avesse dormito troppo.

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supple

[aggettivo]

slender and flexible, able to bend or move smoothly and with elegance

agile

Ex: The cat 's supple leap carried it to the top shelf .Il salto **snodato** del gatto lo ha portato sulla mensola superiore.

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stocky

[aggettivo]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

tarchiato

Ex: Despite his stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .Nonostante la sua statura **tarchiata**, si muoveva con sorprendente agilità sul campo da basket.

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balding

[aggettivo]

beginning to lose hair and become bald

che perde i capelli

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dreamy

[aggettivo]

very attractive or beautiful

bella

Ex: He looked especially dreamy in his tailored suit at the wedding.Sembrava particolarmente **sognante** nel suo abito su misura al matrimonio.

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dowdy

[aggettivo]

(of a person or their clothing) lacking style, elegance, or fashionable appeal

sciatto

Ex: Her hair was pulled back in a dowdy, unkempt style .

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gross

[aggettivo]

fat in an unattractive way

obeso

Ex: The woman 's gross size made it difficult for her to fit into standard chairs or clothing .Le **grosse** dimensioni della donna rendevano difficile per lei adattarsi a sedie o abiti standard.

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languid

[aggettivo]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

languido

Ex: The heat of the afternoon made everyone move in a languid, unhurried manner .Il caldo del pomeriggio faceva muovere tutti in modo **languido** e senza fretta.

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luscious

[aggettivo]

sexually attractive and very seductive

succulento

Ex: The actress was known for her luscious charm , captivating the audience with every scene .L'attrice era conosciuta per il suo fascino **lussurioso**, che affascinava il pubblico in ogni scena.

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photogenic

[aggettivo]

describing someone who looks attractive in photographs or on film

fotogenico

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punky

[aggettivo]

having an appearance or attitude that is characteristic of people who play punk music

punky

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ravishing

[aggettivo]

extremely attractive and pleasing

incantevole

Ex: The ravishing actress graced the magazine cover, her stunning features highlighted perfectly by the photographer.L'attrice **incantevole** ha impreziosito la copertina della rivista, i suoi splendidi tratti perfettamente evidenziati dal fotografo.

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dainty

[aggettivo]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

grazioso

Ex: The dainty ballerina danced across the stage, her movements light and ethereal.La **graziosa** ballerina danzò attraverso il palco, i suoi movimenti leggeri ed eterei.

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shaggy

[aggettivo]

(of hair or fur) long, untidy and thick

arruffato

Ex: The shaggy mane of the lion made it appear both majestic and wild .La **criniera ispida** del leone lo faceva apparire sia maestoso che selvaggio.

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shaven

[aggettivo]

with the hair removed from the head or the face by shaving

rasato

Ex: The soldiers stood in line , all shaven and uniform .I soldati erano in fila, tutti **rasati** e in uniforme.

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to trim

[Verbo]

to cut beard, hair, or fur in a neat and orderly manner

potare, spuntare

Ex: The dog groomer used scissors to carefully trim the fur around the paws , giving the pet a clean and well-groomed look .Il toelettatore ha usato le forbici per **tagliare** con cura il pelo intorno alle zampe, dando all'animale un aspetto pulito e ben curato.

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hairdo

[sostantivo]

the way in which someone's hair is arranged

acconciatura

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bun

[sostantivo]

a hairstyle in which The hair is pulled back from the face, twisted, and coiled on top

chignon

Ex: For the wedding , the stylist created a loose bun adorned with flowers .Per il matrimonio, lo stilista ha creato un **chignon** sciolto adornato con fiori.

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bang

[sostantivo]

(plural) the front part of someone's hair cut in a way that hangs across their forehead

frangetta

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braid

[sostantivo]

a hairstyle created by interweaving three or more strands of hair into a patterned structure

intrecciare

Ex: The stylist added small beads to the ends of each braid.

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frizzy

[aggettivo]

(of hair) having a lot of small tight curls that are neither smooth nor shiny

crespi

Ex: The woman 's frizzy hair was difficult to manage , requiring frequent detangling .I capelli **crespi** della donna erano difficili da gestire, richiedendo frequenti districature.

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to smirk

[Verbo]

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

ridere con aria furba

Ex: The villain in the movie smirked as his evil plot unfolded .

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sneer

[sostantivo]

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

ghigno

Ex: Her sneer was enough to silence the room .Il suo **sogghigno** era sufficiente a zittire la stanza.

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to squint

[Verbo]

to have eyes that are pointed in different directions

essere strabico

Ex: The child squints when looking at objects far away, a common behavior for those who are cross-eyed.Il bambino **strabuzza** gli occhi quando guarda oggetti lontani, un comportamento comune per chi è strabico.

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