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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) /

Body Shape

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heavy

overweight

fat

chubby

thin

slim

skinny

muscular

powerful

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toned

heavy

Adjective

/ˈhɛvi/

having a large and solid body or structure

beefy brawny burly hefty

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The heavy man walked with a confident stride, his broad shoulders accentuating his sturdy physique.

Despite his heavy frame, he managed to run a mile in under six minutes, showcasing his impressive stamina.

overweight

Adjective

/ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/

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

beefy brawny burly hefty

fat

Adjective

/fæt/

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

beefy brawny burly hefty

thin

chubby

Adjective

/ˈʧʌbi/

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

beefy brawny burly hefty

thin

Adjective

/θɪn/

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

beefy brawny burly hefty

fat

slim

Adjective

/slɪm/

thin in an attractive way

beefy brawny burly hefty

skinny

Adjective

/ˈskɪni/

having a very low amount of body fat

beefy brawny burly hefty

muscular

Adjective

/ˈməskjəɫɝ/

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

beefy brawny burly hefty

powerful

Adjective

/ˈpaʊɝfəɫ/

physically strong and muscular

beefy brawny burly hefty

toned

Adjective

/ˈtoʊnd/

having well-defined muscles and firmness, often as a result of exercise or physical activity

beefy brawny burly hefty

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