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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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Words for Basic IELTS
brunette
brunette
[noun]

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

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heart-shaped
heart-shaped
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She gave him a heart-shaped locket with their photo inside. 
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pear-shaped
pear-shaped
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite her efforts to tone her body, her figure remained pear-shaped. 
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curvy
curvy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She had a curvy figure, with voluptuous hips and a narrow waist. 
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albino
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

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overweight
overweight
[Adjective]

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

Ex: John is overweight because he eats large portions and rarely exercises. 
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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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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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fair-haired
fair-haired
[Adjective]

having light-colored hair, usually blonde

Ex: The fair-haired girl played by the lake. 
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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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skinny
skinny
[Adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: She has always been naturally skinny, even though she eats well. 
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underweight
underweight
[Adjective]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

Ex: The doctor diagnosed her as underweight due to her low body mass index. 
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attractiveness

the quality of arousing interest or drawing attention

Ex: The city's attractiveness lies in its rich history. 
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fairness
fairness
[noun]

beauty; the quality of being attractive

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muscular
muscular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He had a muscular build, with well-defined arms and a broad chest. 
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slender
slender
[Adjective]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

Ex: She had a slender figure, with long limbs and a graceful posture. 
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wrinkle
wrinkle
[noun]

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

Ex: She smiled and a tiny wrinkle appeared at the corner of her eyes, showing the wisdom of her years. 
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graceful
graceful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She walked with a graceful stride, her movements fluid and elegant. 
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acne
acne
[noun]

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

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chubby
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: Despite being a little chubby, she was always full of energy and laughter. 
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complexion

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

Ex: Her fair complexion was complemented by her rosy cheeks. 
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freckle
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: Her face was sprinkled with freckles, evidence of her time spent outdoors in the sun. 
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to grimace

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

Ex: As the comedian told the joke, the audience grimaced in a mixture of amusement and discomfort. 
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slim
slim
[Adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: He followed a healthy diet to stay slim and healthy. 
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stout
stout
[Adjective]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

Ex: The stout man lumbered down the street, his heavyset figure moving with determination. 
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to trim
to trim
[Verb]

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

Ex: The barber skillfully trimmed the customer's hair to achieve a polished look. 
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stubble
stubble
[noun]

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

Ex: After not shaving for a few days, he had a thick stubble covering his chin and cheeks. 
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posture
posture
[noun]

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

Ex: She entered the room with a proud, upright posture. 
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figure
figure
[noun]

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

Ex: She admired her friend's figure, appreciating the graceful curves and proportions that made her look stunning. 
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hourglass figure

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

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plait
plait
[noun]

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

Ex: She wore her hair in a single plait down her back. 
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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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