Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Age and Appearance

Here, you will learn some English words related to Age and Appearance that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)

ravishing [adjective]

extremely attractive and pleasing

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beauteous [adjective]

(literary) beautiful and pleasant to the sight

Ex: The beauteous sunset painted the sky in shades of pink , orange , and purple , leaving onlookers in awe .

foxy [adjective]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

Ex: With her foxy looks and confident demeanor , she easily became the center of attraction at the club .

resplendent [adjective]

dazzling, radiant, or magnificent in appearance

Ex: The monarch appeared resplendent in his royal regalia , with jewels and gold accentuating his majestic presence .

striking [adjective]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

Ex: His striking blue hair and elaborate tattoos made him a memorable figure in the local art scene .

pulchritudinous [adjective]

characterized by physical beauty and attractiveness

Ex: The Renaissance painting depicted a pulchritudinous goddess surrounded by ethereal beauty and grace .

fetching [adjective]

attractive in a way that catches the eye

Ex: He complimented her on her fetching outfit , admiring how it accentuated her figure .

comely [adjective]

(especially of a woman) having a pleasant and attractive appearance

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bewitching [adjective]

strongly charming

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unprepossessing [adjective]

lacking appeal or noticeability

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ill-favored [adjective]

unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

Ex: The ill-favored man struggled with self-esteem issues due to societal pressure about physical appearance .

homely [adjective]

(of a person) not very attractive

Ex: She was not the most homely woman in the world , but she was certainly not beautiful .

uninviting [adjective]

(of a place) unpleasant and offering no appeal or comfort

Ex: The restaurant 's uninviting decor kept customers away .

pubescent [adjective]

relating to or in the stage of puberty

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octogenarian [adjective]

having an age between 80 and 89 years old

Ex: The octogenarian driver demonstrated impressive skills and confidence behind the wheel .

nonagenarian [adjective]

having an age between 90 to 99 years old

Ex: The nonagenarian couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with joy and nostalgia .

centenarian [adjective]

having reached over the age of 100 years old

Ex: The centenarian couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary , surrounded by generations of family .

geriatric [adjective]

concerning the physical, mental, or social aspects of aging

Ex: He volunteered at a geriatric center to help elderly residents stay active .

preteen [adjective]

related to the age group typically ranging from about 9 to 12 years old

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over-the-hill [adjective]

describing someone or something that is considered past their prime or at an advanced age

Ex: The over-the-hill rock band , comprised of seasoned musicians , embarked on a farewell tour to celebrate their long career .

venerable [adjective]

worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged

Ex: Residents take pride in their town 's venerable landmarks impressively enduring a century or more since erection .

chiseled [adjective]

(typically of a man) having well-defined and sharply contoured facial features, often giving the impression of strength and attractiveness

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uncomely [adjective]

unattractive or lacking in beauty or grace

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doddering [adjective]

physically or mentally trembling due to old age

Ex: The doddering grandmother smiled warmly as she greeted her grandchildren , her hands trembling slightly .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Dimensions and Areas	Weight and Steadiness	Shapes
Increase in Amount	Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed
Significance	Uniqueness	Value	Complexity
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion	Attempt and Prevention
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Science	Changing and Forming
Education	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Energy and Power
Landscape and Geography	Engineering	Technology	Internet
Computer	History	Religion	Culture and Custom
Language	Arts	Music	Film and Theatre
Literature	Architecture	Marketing	Finance
Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms	Law
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
War	Measurement	Emotions	Travel and Migration
Weather	Pollution	Disasters	Animals
Food and Drinks	Adverbs of Manner