Appearance - Body Shape

Here you will learn some English words related to body shapes such as "buff", "curvy", and "lanky".

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hourglass figure [noun]

the body shape of a woman with a small waist and larger hips and breasts

beefy [adjective]

with a strong body and well-built muscles

Ex: Mary 's beefy uncle worked as a construction worker , his powerful frame well-suited for the job .

brawny [adjective]

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

Ex: The brawny wrestler dominated his opponents with his sheer power and imposing stature .

buff [adjective]

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

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bullnecked [adjective]

having a thick and muscular neck, similar to that of a bull

burly [adjective]

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

Ex: The burly construction worker effortlessly lifted heavy bags of cement and carried them across the site .

gangling [adjective]

(of a person) tall and thin but not in an elegant way

gangly [adjective]

tall, thin, and awkward in appearance or movement

Ex: Despite his gangly appearance , he possessed a surprising amount of agility on the basketball court .

husky [adjective]

large and muscular, with a strong and solid build

Ex: The husky coach led the team with both strength and compassion .

lank [adjective]

tall and thin, with an ungraceful or unattractive appearance

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 .

leggy [adjective]

having long, slender legs in proportion to their body

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

muscular [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his slender frame , he possessed surprisingly muscular arms from years of rock climbing .

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 .

round-shouldered [adjective]

having bent shoulders and a hunched back

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 .

stooped [adjective]

being of the habit of bending the head and shoulders forward, while walking or standing

strapping [adjective]

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

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thickset [adjective]

describing a compact, solid build and a broad, muscular frame

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well-built [adjective]

having a strong, solid, and muscular physique

Ex: She admired his well-built frame , which was evident from his athletic performance .

willowy [adjective]

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

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beanpole [noun]

someone with a very tall and thin figure

ectomorph [noun]

(physiology) an individual with a naturally thin body type

flabby [adjective]

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

Ex: His doctor warned him about the health risks associated with having a flabby midsection .

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 .

rangy [adjective]

tall and slim, with long legs and arms

midget [noun]

abnormally small in stature, typically as a result of a medical condition such as dwarfism

Ex: The midget shared his experience growing up in a society that misunderstood his condition .

runt [noun]

a person who is small, weak, or inferior in comparison to others

squirt [noun]

someone who is of small stature and may be perceived as unimportant

bosomy [adjective]

describing a woman with a large, full bust or breasts

busty [adjective]

describing a woman with a large and well-developed bust or breasts

buxom [adjective]

(of a woman) having prominent breasts and an attractively curvaceous figure

Ex: The magazine featured a buxom model on its cover .

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 .

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 .

well-endowed [adjective]

(of a woman) having a large and attractive physical feature, such as a full bust or a muscular physique

angular [adjective]

(of a person or their body) having a noticeable bone structure and sharp features

Ex: His angular shoulders gave him an athletic appearance , even though he was n't muscular .

slight [adjective]

slender and lacking a strong physical build

Ex: She had a slight frame that made her seem taller than she was .

sylphlike [adjective]

having a tall, slim, and delicate physical appearance

Ex: Her sylphlike beauty and poise made her the perfect choice for the lead role in the romantic film .

compact [adjective]

having a small, solid body that is tightly built

Ex: The compact boxer moved with controlled , efficient strength .

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