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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tall [adjective]

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

Ex: The tall woman gracefully walked down the runway .

short [adjective]

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

Ex: The short boy was often teased by his peers , but he never let it bother him .

fit [adjective]

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

Ex: My grandfather is in his 70s , but he 's still very fit and active .

slim [adjective]

thin in an attractive way

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

stringy [adjective]

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

Ex: The dancer 's stringy muscles allowed her to perform intricate moves with ease .

trim [adjective]

physically thin, fit, and attractive

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lean [adjective]

having little body fat

Ex: The lean dog ran effortlessly alongside its owner during their morning jog .

slender [adjective]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

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

skinny [adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

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

petite [adjective]

(of a woman) small in an attractive way

Ex: His petite girlfriend stood on tiptoe to kiss him goodbye , her small frame fitting perfectly into his arms .

lanky [adjective]

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

Ex: She often felt self-conscious about her lanky figure , wishing she had a more athletic physique .

slim-waisted [adjective]

having a waist that is slender or narrow

Ex: The fashion designer created dresses tailored to accentuate the slim-waisted look .

leggy [adjective]

having long, slender legs in proportion to their body

Ex: The leggy dancer moved gracefully across the stage , captivating the audience .

statuesque [adjective]

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

Ex: The statuesque model effortlessly showcased designer clothing on the runway .

svelte [adjective]

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

Ex: The svelte dancer moved with grace and precision across the stage .

rotund [adjective]

having a rounded and fat body shape

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plump [adjective]

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

Ex: The actress gained weight for the role , appearing plump and round-faced to portray the character accurately .

fleshy [adjective]

having a body that is chubby with soft-looking flesh

Ex: The fleshy baby had chubby cheeks and dimpled knees .

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 .

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 .

ample [adjective]

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

Ex: The ample bosom of the model was accentuated by the low-cut dress she wore .

dumpy [adjective]

having a short, plump, and unattractive figure

Ex: The dumpy woman felt self-conscious about her figure in the form-fitting dress .

squat [adjective]

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

Ex: The squat woman stood solidly on the ground , her presence commanding attention .

curvaceous [adjective]

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

Ex: The curvaceous model was featured on magazine covers for her stunning physique .

voluptuous [adjective]

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

Ex: Her voluptuous curves filled out the elegant gown , accentuating her feminine silhouette .

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 .

broad-shouldered [adjective]

having wide and well-defined shoulders

Ex: The broad-shouldered athlete excelled in sports like swimming and rowing .

portly [adjective]

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

Ex: The portly mayor addressed the crowd with authority and confidence .

tubby [adjective]

(of a person) short and fat

Ex: Despite being young , he was already tubby , with a round belly that protruded over his belt .

stocky [adjective]

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

Ex: The stocky construction worker effortlessly carried heavy loads at the job site .

lithe [adjective]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

Ex: The lithe dancer glided across the stage with effortless grace .

dainty [adjective]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

Ex: The dainty necklace added a touch of elegance to her outfit .

full-figured [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite societal pressure to be thin , she celebrated her full-figured body with pride .

Adjectives of Physical Human Attributes
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