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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Physical Appearance

Learn PET vocabulary for physical appearance, including height, build, hair, facial features, clothing, age, and common ways of describing how people look.

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
makeup
makeup
[noun]

cosmetic substances applied especially to the face to change or enhance its appearance

Ex: Jessica applied her makeup before leaving for the wedding. 
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attractive
attractive
[Adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: Her confident and friendly personality makes her very attractive to others. 
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bald
bald
[Adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: He used a special shampoo to try to prevent becoming completely bald. 
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beard
beard
[noun]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man's face

Ex: He decided to grow a beard for the first time to change his appearance. 
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blond
blond
[Adjective]

(of a person) having pale yellow hair

Ex: He has a friendly smile and bright blue eyes, making him a handsome blond guy. 
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broad-shouldered
broad-shouldered
[Adjective]

having wide and well-defined shoulders

Ex: The broad-shouldered man effortlessly lifted the heavy box. 
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dark
dark
[Adjective]

(of hair, skin, or eyes) characterized by a deep brown color that can range from light to very dark shades

Ex: He was a tall man with dark hair that complemented his sharp features. 
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fair
fair
[Adjective]

(of skin or hair) very light in color

Ex: She had fair skin that was sensitive to the sun. 
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good-looking
good-looking
[Adjective]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

Ex: He's a good-looking fellow with a charming smile that brightens up his face. 
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medium height
medium height
[Adjective]

related to someone or something that is neither short nor tall, but of average or typical height

Ex: He’s a medium-height man with dark hair and glasses. 
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mustache
mustache
[noun]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

Ex: He decided to grow a mustache to change his appearance. 
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pale
pale
[Adjective]

(of a person's skin) having less color than usual, caused by fear, illness, etc.

Ex: The patient appeared pale and weak after the long surgery, prompting the doctor to take further tests. 
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plain
plain
[Adjective]

(of a person) unattractive and ordinary

Ex: He was often described as plain, with no remarkable features to draw attention. 
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red
red
[Adjective]

(of a person's hair) orange-brown or red-brown in color

Ex: Her red hair shone brightly in the sunlight, making her stand out in the crowd. 
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scar
scar
[noun]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

Ex: A scar is a permanent mark on the skin that remains after a wound or injury has healed. 
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slim
slim
[Adjective]

thin in an attractive and well-proportioned way

Ex: Emma is tall and slim with dark hair. 
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straight
straight
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a smooth texture with no natural curls or waves

Ex: Her naturally straight hair required little styling. 
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wavy
wavy
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

Ex: He has naturally wavy hair that adds a touch of charm to his appearance. 
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beauty
beauty
[noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe. 
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cute
cute
[Adjective]

attractive and good-looking

Ex: She wore a cute, colorful dress to the party. 
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curly
curly
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: Curly hair can be easy to manage with the right products and care. 
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eyed
eyed
[Adjective]

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

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enormous
enormous
[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo. 
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tiny
tiny
[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: He found a tiny seashell on the beach. 
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