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Appearance - Body Shape

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

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Words Related to Appearance
hourglass figure

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

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beefy
beefy
[Adjective]

with a strong body and well-built muscles

Ex: Despite his advanced age , Jack 's beefy physique made him a formidable opponent on the football field .
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brawny
brawny
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The brawny firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue trapped occupants .
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buff
buff
[Adjective]

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

Ex: The bodybuilder had a buff frame that commanded attention wherever he went.
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bullnecked
bullnecked
[Adjective]

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

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burly
burly
[Adjective]

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

Ex: The burly football player towered over his opponents on the field , intimidating them with his size and strength .
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gangling
gangling
[Adjective]

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

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gangly
gangly
[Adjective]

tall, thin, and awkward in appearance or movement

Ex: She felt self-conscious about her gangly frame , especially when surrounded by petite friends .
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husky
husky
[Adjective]

large and muscular, with a strong and solid build

Ex: The husky delivery man carried multiple heavy packages without breaking a sweat .
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lank
lank
[Adjective]

tall and thin, with an ungraceful or unattractive appearance

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lanky
lanky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The lanky teenager struggled to find clothes that fit well due to his long and slender build .
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leggy
leggy
[Adjective]

having long, slender legs in proportion to their body

Ex: His leggy build made him well-suited for sports such as basketball and volleyball.
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muscular
muscular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .
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pear-shaped
pear-shaped
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a wider lower waist and narrower upper waist, resembling the shape of a pear

Ex: Despite her slender upper body , her pear-shaped figure made it difficult to find dresses that fit well .
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round-shouldered
round-shouldered
[Adjective]

having bent shoulders and a hunched back

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stocky
stocky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .
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stooped
stooped
[Adjective]

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

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strapping
strapping
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The strapping firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue trapped occupants, demonstrating his bravery and resilience.
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thickset
thickset
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The thickset bodyguard stood protectively beside the celebrity.
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well-built
well-built
[Adjective]

having a strong, solid, and muscular physique

Ex: His well-built stature made him an excellent candidate for the demanding role in the action film .
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willowy
willowy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The actress's willowy silhouette was highlighted by the form-fitting dress she wore to the awards ceremony.
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beanpole
beanpole
[noun]

someone with a very tall and thin figure

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ectomorph
ectomorph
[noun]

(physiology) an individual with a naturally thin body type

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flabby
flabby
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Years of inactivity left him with a flabby chest .
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squat
squat
[Adjective]

short and broad in stature, often with a thick and sturdy build

Ex: His squat frame made him well-suited for jobs that required physical strength .
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rangy
rangy
[Adjective]

tall and slim, with long legs and arms

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midget
midget
[noun]

a person of short stature, especially with dwarfism

Ex: The circus exploited midgets in the old freak shows .
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runt
runt
[noun]

a person small, weak, or physically inferior

Ex: She called him a runt for tripping over nothing .
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squirt
squirt
[noun]

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

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bosomy
bosomy
[Adjective]

describing a woman with a large, full bust or breasts

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busty
busty
[Adjective]

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

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buxom
buxom
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The sculpture celebrated the buxom form of classical beauty .
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curvaceous
curvaceous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The curvaceous dancer moved with grace and fluidity , captivating the audience .
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curvy
curvy
[Adjective]

(of a woman's body) attractive because of having curves

Ex: The model 's curvy frame made her a popular choice for lingerie and swimsuit campaigns .
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well-endowed
well-endowed
[Adjective]

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

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angular
angular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His angular build made him seem taller than he actually was .
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slight
slight
[Adjective]

slender and lacking a strong physical build

Ex: She was known for her slight appearance , but her strength was underestimated .
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sylphlike
sylphlike
[Adjective]

having a tall, slim, and delicate physical appearance

Ex: With her sylphlike form and radiant smile , she resembled a modern-day nymph frolicking in the meadow .
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compact
compact
[Adjective]

having a small, solid body that is tightly built

Ex: Her compact frame allowed her to move quickly through the crowd .
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