Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Appearance

beautiful [adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party .

attractive [adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: The charismatic singer has an attractive voice that captivates the audience .

good-looking [adjective]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

Ex: The good-looking waitress served us with a friendly smile .

cute [adjective]

attractive and good-looking

Ex: The cute boy had curly hair that framed his face .

gorgeous [adjective]

extremely attractive and beautiful

Ex: She looked absolutely gorgeous in her evening gown .

lovely [adjective]

very beautiful or attractive

Ex: She had a lovely smile that brightened up the room .

handsome [adjective]

(of a man) having an attractive face and body

Ex: She was excited to introduce her handsome fiancé to her family .

pretty [adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: The little girl had a pretty smile that melted hearts .

ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .

unattractive [adjective]

not pleasing to the eye

Ex: His unattractive hairstyle did not complement his features .

unpleasing [adjective]

giving no pleasure or enjoyment

Ex: The dish had an unpleasing texture that made it hard to eat .

unlovely [adjective]

unpleasant to the sight

unpretty [adjective]

not looking very nice or attractive