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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: The beefy bouncer at the club easily handled rowdy patrons with his imposing presence. 
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brawny
brawny
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The brawny construction worker effortlessly lifted heavy beams and carried them across the site. 
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buff
buff
[Adjective]

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

Ex: He worked out regularly at the gym, resulting in a buff physique with well-defined muscles. 
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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 bouncer stood at the door, his imposing presence deterring troublemakers from entering the club. 
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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: As a teenager, he was tall and gangly, with arms and legs that seemed too long for his body. 
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husky
husky
[Adjective]

large and muscular, with a strong and solid build

Ex: The husky firefighter effortlessly lifted the heavy equipment during the rescue operation. 
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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: As he grew taller, his lanky limbs seemed to be out of proportion with the rest of his body. 
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leggy
leggy
[Adjective]

having long, slender legs in proportion to their body

Ex: The model's leggy figure made her a sought-after runway model. 
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muscular
muscular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He had a muscular build, with well-defined arms and a broad chest. 
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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 efforts to tone her body, her figure remained pear-shaped. 
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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: The stocky wrestler easily lifted his opponents off the ground. 
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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 young man effortlessly carried the heavy crates, showcasing his impressive strength. 
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thickset
thickset
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The thickset linebacker tackled his opponents with unstoppable force. 
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well-built
well-built
[Adjective]

having a strong, solid, and muscular physique

Ex: She's been working out every day for months, and now she's well-built and strong. 
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willowy
willowy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The willowy ballerina glided across the stage with effortless grace, captivating the audience. 
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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: After months of inactivity, his once-toned muscles had become flabby. 
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squat
squat
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The squat man had a powerful physique, with thick arms and legs. 
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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: He was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism, which classified him as a midget under older medical terminology. 
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runt
runt
[noun]

a person small, weak, or physically inferior

Ex: That runt got pushed around in every game. 
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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 actress was cast for her buxom appeal in the romantic comedy. 
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curvaceous
curvaceous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The curvaceous actress sashayed down the red carpet, turning heads with her hourglass figure. 
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curvy
curvy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She had a curvy figure, with voluptuous hips and a narrow waist. 
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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 face gave him a striking appearance, with high cheekbones and a sharp jawline. 
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slight
slight
[Adjective]

slender and lacking a strong physical build

Ex: Her slight build made it easy for her to navigate through the crowded space. 
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sylphlike
sylphlike
[Adjective]

having a tall, slim, and delicate physical appearance

Ex: She moved across the dance floor with sylphlike grace, captivating everyone with her fluid movements. 
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compact
compact
[Adjective]

having a small, solid body that is tightly built

Ex: His compact frame made him agile and quick on the field. 
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