Adjectives of Physical Human Attributes - Adjectives of Body Shape

These adjectives provide information about the overall contours, proportions, or structural attributes of a person's physique.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Physical Human Attributes

tall

[Adjective]

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

Ex: He is a tall basketball player, perfect for the sport.

short

[Adjective]

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height

Ex: At just five feet tall, she was considered short compared to her classmates.

fit

[Adjective]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

Ex: Doctors often recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet to stay fit and prevent illness.

slim

[Adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: He followed a healthy diet to stay slim and healthy.

stringy

[Adjective]

having a slender shape, often used to describe someone who is thin and wiry

Ex: The marathon runner's stringy arms and legs were evidence of his intense training regimen.

trim

[Adjective]

physically thin, fit, and attractive

Ex: She maintained a trim figure through regular exercise and a balanced diet.

lean

[Adjective]

having little body fat

Ex: The athlete had a lean physique from years of training.

slender

[Adjective]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

Ex: She had a slender figure, with long limbs and a graceful posture.

skinny

[Adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: She has always been naturally skinny, even though she eats well.

petite

[Adjective]

(of a woman) small in an attractive way

Ex: She had a petite frame, with delicate features and slender limbs.

lanky

[Adjective]

(of a person) tall and thin in a way that is not graceful

Ex: As he grew taller, his lanky limbs seemed to be out of proportion with the rest of his body.

slim-waisted

[Adjective]

having a waist that is slender or narrow

Ex: The slim-waisted actress looked stunning in her form-fitting gown.

leggy

[Adjective]

having long, slender legs in proportion to their body

Ex: The model's leggy figure made her a sought-after runway model.

statuesque

[Adjective]

(especially of a woman) beautiful, with a tall elegant figure

Ex: The statuesque actress commanded attention on the red carpet with her tall, elegant figure.

svelte

[Adjective]

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

Ex: The svelte actress captivated audiences with her elegant appearance on the red carpet.

rotund

[Adjective]

having a rounded and fat body shape

Ex: The rotund man's cheerful demeanor matched his plump physique.

plump

[Adjective]

(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance

Ex: She had a plump face with rosy cheeks that gave her a youthful appearance.

fleshy

[Adjective]

having a body that is chubby with soft-looking flesh

Ex: She admired her fleshy figure in the mirror, appreciating her curves.

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.

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.

ample

[Adjective]

(of women or their body part) having a full or generously proportioned figure

Ex: The ample curves of the actress caught the attention of many admirers.

dumpy

[Adjective]

having a short, plump, and unattractive figure

Ex: The dumpy man struggled to keep up with his friends on the hiking trail.

squat

[Adjective]

short and broad in stature, often with a thick and sturdy build

Ex: The squat man had a powerful physique, with thick arms and legs.

curvaceous

[Adjective]

(of a woman) having large breasts, wide hips and a narrow waist

Ex: The curvaceous actress sashayed down the red carpet, turning heads with her hourglass figure.

voluptuous

[Adjective]

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

Ex: The actress's voluptuous figure graced the cover of magazines, captivating readers with her beauty.

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.

broad-shouldered

[Adjective]

having wide and well-defined shoulders

Ex: The broad-shouldered man effortlessly lifted the heavy box.

portly

[Adjective]

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

Ex: The portly gentleman greeted guests with a warm smile and a hearty laugh.

tubby

[Adjective]

(of a person) short and fat

Ex: The tubby man struggled to fit into the narrow seat on the bus.

stocky

[Adjective]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

Ex: The stocky wrestler easily lifted his opponents off the ground.

lithe

[Adjective]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

Ex: The lithe gymnast executed complex routines with precision and ease.

dainty

[Adjective]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

Ex: The dainty woman captivated everyone with her small, attractive frame and charming smile.

full-figured

[Adjective]

(typically of a woman) having a curvy and well-proportioned body shape

Ex: The full-figured model confidently strutted down the runway, showcasing the latest fashion trends.

Adjectives of Physical Human Attributes
Adjectives of Weight	Adjectives of Body Shape	Adjectives of Beauty and Style	Adjectives of Age
Adjectives of Disability	Adjectives of Health and Life	Adjectives of Sickness and Death	Adjectives of Physical Human Traits
Adjectives of Gender and Sexuality	Adjectives of Temporary Physical States

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