Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Body Shape

(of a woman's body) full, rounded, and robust, implying physical vitality and wholesome attractiveness

slightly fat or chubby, especially in a cute or endearing way

(of a part of the body) loose and lacking firmness

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

large and muscular, with a strong and solid build

(of a person) short and fat

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

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

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

having a lean and strong body

having a tall, slim, and delicate physical appearance

tall, slender, and elegant, with long, thin limbs

long, thin, and frail in appearance

thin and bony in a way that is not pleasant

extremely thin and weak, often because of illness or a severe lack of food

tall, thin, and awkward in appearance or movement

very thin or pale in a way that is suggestive of an illness

(of a person) physically strong with well-developed muscles

having a lean and muscular physique, characterized by strength and agility

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

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

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

tall, strong, and well-built, often implying an impressive physical appearance

possessing a lot of physical strength

significantly enlarged or heavily muscular, typically due to intense physical exercise or bodybuilding

muscular or possessing well-developed physical strength

extremely thin and delicate in appearance, often appearing fragile or frail

pleasantly plump or generously proportioned in body size

(of a woman) plump or full-figured body, often highlighting voluptuous curves and a more ample physique

having extra body weight