Words Related to Appearance - Skin Complexion and Marks
Here you will learn some English words related to skin complexion and marks such as "calloused", "freckled", and "wrinkled".
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calloused
[adjective]
having calluses, which are areas of toughened skin caused by repeated friction or pressure
scabby
[adjective]
having scabs or crusty patches on the surface, often due to healing from an injury or skin condition
wrinkled
[adjective]
having lines, creases, or folds on the surface, often as a result of aging, sun exposure, or other environmental factors
blackhead
[noun]
a small black spot often on the face caused by dirt blocking the small holes in the skin
blotch
[noun]
a strange mark, usually red in color, on the surface of something or someone's skin
callus
[noun]
an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction
blotchy
[adjective]
having irregularly shaped or discolored areas on the skin's surface, often due to a rash, allergic reaction, or other skin condition
to chap
[verb]
to crack, split or become rough, typically due to dryness or exposure to cold weather
eczema
[noun]
a very common skin condition that causes one's skin to become dry, red, itchy, and bumpy
zit
[noun]
a small, inflamed swelling on the skin that is filled with pus, typically associated with acne
tanning
[noun]
the process of darkening of the skin through exposure to UV rays or artificial methods
suntan
[noun]
the darkened or brown color of a person's skin that is caused by spending much time in the sun
suntanned
[adjective]
(of a person's skin) having a dark color after being exposed to the sun
birthmark
[noun]
a brownish or reddish mark that some people have on their skin since they are born
acne
[noun]
a skin condition in which small red spots appear on the face or the neck, mainly affecting teenagers
bronzed
[adjective]
having skin that is suntanned and turned brownish in an attractive way
freckle
[noun]
(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun
sunburned
[adjective]
(of skin) reddened or inflamed by being overly exposed to the sunlight
tattoo
[noun]
a design on the skin marked permanently by putting colored ink in the small holes of the skin
blush
[noun]
a pink or reddish color, especially in the cheeks, has traditionally been considered a sign of good health
spot
[noun]
a small red circle on someone's skin that is raised, particularly on their face
strawberry mark
[noun]
a red, raised birthmark caused by an overgrowth of blood vessels near the surface of the skin that typically disappears on its own within a few years
wrinkle
[noun]
a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face
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