Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Describing Appearance

Here you will learn some English words about describing appearance, such as "brunette", "albino", "skinny", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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brunette [noun]

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

heart-shaped [adjective]

shaped like the common representation of a heart, with two equal curved parts

Ex: He cut a heart-shaped piece of paper for the Valentine 's card .

pear-shaped [adjective]

(of a person) having a wider lower waist and narrower upper waist, resembling the shape of a pear

Ex: The pear-shaped man struggled to find pants that fit comfortably around his hips and thighs .

curvy [adjective]

(of a woman's body) attractive because of having curves

Ex: The actress embraced her curvy physique , refusing to conform to unrealistic beauty standards .

albino [noun]

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

overweight [adjective]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

Ex: Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes .

bald [adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun .

curly [adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: In the summer , her curly hair tends to get frizzy because of the humidity .

fair-haired [adjective]

having light-colored hair, usually blonde

Ex: The fair-haired child resembled her mother .

beard [noun]

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

Ex: The old man had a long , white beard that flowed down to his chest .

skinny [adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: The skinny boy could eat a lot without gaining weight .

underweight [adjective]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

Ex: The underweight child was put on a special diet to help him gain weight .

attractiveness [noun]

the quality of arousing interest or drawing attention

Ex: The park 's attractiveness increases in spring .

fairness [noun]

beauty; the quality of being attractive

muscular [adjective]

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

Ex: Despite his slender frame , he possessed surprisingly muscular arms from years of rock climbing .

slender [adjective]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

Ex: His fingers were slender and nimble , perfect for playing the piano .

wrinkle [noun]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

Ex: The wrinkles on his neck were more pronounced after a long day in the sun .

graceful [adjective]

moving or behaving in an elegant, pleasing, and attractive way

Ex: With a graceful bow , the actor thanked the audience for their applause at the end of the play .

acne [noun]

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

chubby [adjective]

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

Ex: She loved to cuddle her chubby cat , feeling its soft fur beneath her fingers .

complexion [noun]

the natural color and appearance of someone's skin, especially the face

Ex: Despite the long hours outdoors , his complexion remained tan-free .

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

Ex: Freckles dotted her cheeks and nose , adding a charming touch to her fair complexion .

to grimace [verb]

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

Ex: She grimaced at the taste of the bitter medicine .

slim [adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: She has a slim figure and always looks elegant in her outfits .

stout [adjective]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

Ex: The stout man struggled to squeeze through the narrow doorway , his large belly grazing the frame .

to trim [verb]

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

Ex: In preparation for the event , she visited the salon to trim her split ends .

stubble [noun]

short stiff hair growing on the face when it is not shaved, typically on a man's face

Ex: He looked rugged and handsome with his stubble , which he maintained carefully for a more mature look .

posture [noun]

the position that one's body is in, while sitting or standing

Ex: The model 's elegant posture captivated the audience .

figure [noun]

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing

Ex: After months of exercise and healthy eating , she was proud of the improvements in her figure .

hourglass figure [noun]

the body shape of a woman with a small waist and larger hips and breasts

plait [noun]

a long piece of hair formed by three parts twisted over each other

Ex: The plait was decorated with small , colorful ribbons .

mustache [noun]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

Ex: The comedian made funny faces , twirling his mustache for laughs .

Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic)
Family and Relationships	Describing Personality	Describing Appearance	Shapes and Sizes
Clothes and Fashion	Animals	Food	Houses
Hobbies	Shopping	Feelings	Sports
Jobs	Travel	Time	Body
Weather	Language and Grammar	Colors	Transportation