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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: The cookies were baked in a heart-shaped mold for the wedding .
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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 slender upper body , her pear-shaped figure made it difficult to find dresses that fit well .
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curvy
curvy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The model 's curvy frame made her a popular choice for lingerie and swimsuit campaigns .
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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: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .
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bald
bald
[Adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .
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curly
curly
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: The baby 's curly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .
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fair-haired
fair-haired
[Adjective]

having light-colored hair, usually blonde

Ex: The novel described the princess as fair-haired and graceful .
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beard
beard
[noun]

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

Ex: The thick beard made him look more mature and distinguished .
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skinny
skinny
[Adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: The skinny teenager was mistaken for being much younger than her actual age .
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underweight
underweight
[Adjective]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

Ex: Being underweight can lead to various health complications such as weakened immune system and nutritional deficiencies.
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attractiveness

the quality of arousing interest or drawing attention

Ex: The region 's attractiveness to tourists boosts the economy .
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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: Her muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .
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slender
slender
[Adjective]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

Ex: Her slender fingers delicately traced the contours of the sculpture , admiring its intricate details .
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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: The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .
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graceful
graceful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The egret soared through the sky with a graceful sweep of its wings , a symbol of elegance and freedom .
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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 his chubby appearance , he was active and enjoyed outdoor activities with his family .
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complexion

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

Ex: The facial cleanser promised to improve complexion within weeks .
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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: With each summer , his freckles seemed to multiply , a reminder of the sunny days spent playing outside .
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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: The student could n't hide his disgust and grimaced when he saw the grade on his test .
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slim
slim
[Adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: The slim model walked confidently on the runway .
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stout
stout
[Adjective]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

Ex: The stout woman huffed and puffed as she climbed the stairs , her heavyset frame slowing her progress .
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to trim
to trim
[Verb]

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

Ex: The dog groomer used scissors to carefully trim the fur around the paws , giving the pet a clean and well-groomed 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: She handed him a razor , suggesting he shave off the stubble if he wanted to look more polished for the meeting .
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posture
posture
[noun]

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

Ex: His casual posture suggested he was at ease .
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figure
figure
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite societal pressures to conform to a certain figure, it 's important to embrace and love your body regardless of its shape or size .
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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 secured the plait with a simple elastic band .
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mustache
mustache
[noun]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

Ex: The painter 's curly mustache added to his eccentric personality .
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