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How to describe physical appearance in English — Describing Physical Appearance

Describing Physical Appearance

Describing people’s appearance is a useful skill in everyday conversations, storytelling, and even exams. In this blog post, we’ll break down adjectives and phrases into categories to help you master this skill. Let’s dive in!

1. Adjectives for Height and Build

Build Adjective
Slim	“He’s tall and slim, with long legs that make him a great runner.”
Skinny	“She’s so skinny that her clothes always look a bit loose on her.”
Muscular	“The gym trainer is very muscular, with broad shoulders”
Stocky	“He’s short and stocky but surprisingly quick on his feet.”
Curvy	“She has a curvy figure and looks stunning in her dress.”
Plump	“She’s a bit plump, but she carries her weight well”
Overweight	“I was becoming overweight.”
Well-built	“He’s well-built, with broad shoulders and a strong chest.”
Thin	“She’s very thin, almost like a model, but she eats a lot and never gains weight.”

Height Adjectives
Tall	“He’s exceptionally tall, standing well which made him noticeable in any crowd.”
Short	“She’s quite short, only about five feet, so she often had to look up to speak to others.”
Average-height	“He’s average height,
Petite	“Despite her petite frame, she carried herself with such grace and strength.”
Lanky	“He’s lanky with long limbs, giving him an awkward yet charming appearance.”

Talking About Height:

Boyu Uzamak (Growing Taller): “[Person] is growing taller.”

Example: “He is growing taller every year.”

Specific Height (1.73 Boyunda): “[Person] is [height] tall.”

Example: “She is 1.73 meters tall.”

Boy Uzaması Durdu (Height Growth Has Stopped):

Example: “His height growth has stopped since he turned 18.”

Boyu Artık Uzamıyor (Height Is No Longer Increasing):

Example: “Her height is no longer increasing; she’s fully grown.”

Boyu Kısa Kaldı (Remained Short in Height):

Example: “He remained short in height, even after puberty.”

2. Adjectives for Hair

Hair is one of the most noticeable features, so let’s break it down into color, length, texture, and style.

Hair Color
Blonde	“Her blonde hair shone like gold in the sunlight.”
Brunette	“He was a classic brunette, his dark hair complementing his warm brown eyes.”
Black	“Her hair was as black as midnight, falling in sleek, straight lines down her back.”
Red	“With her fiery red hair, she had a vibrant personality to match, lighting up any room she entered.”
Auburn	“Her hair is auburn, like the color of autumn leaves.”
Gray (Grey)	“His once dark hair had turned to a distinguished shade of gray, giving him a wise, mature look.”
Hair Length:
Long	“She has long hair that goes down to her waist.”
Short	“His hair is very short, almost like a buzz cut.”
Medium-length	“My hair is medium-length, not too long or too short.”
Shoulder-length	“Her hair is shoulder-length, it’s perfect for a ponytail.”
Bald	“He’s bald, but he looks good with no hair.”
Hair Texture:
Straight	“His hair is very straight, like a ruler.”
Wavy	“She has wavy hair that looks like the sea.”
Curly	“My sister has curly hair that forms tight rings.”
Frizzy	“When it’s humid, my hair gets frizzy.”
Silky	“Her hair feels silky, so smooth to touch.”
Thick	“He has thick hair; you can hardly see his scalp.”
Thin	“My hair is thin, so I can see through it.”
Hair Style:
Braided	“She has a braided hairstyle for the event.”
Ponytail	“I like to wear my hair in a ponytail for sports.”
Bun	“He put his hair up in a bun to keep cool.”
Dreadlocks	“His dreadlocks are long and reach his shoulders.”
Buzz cut	“He got a buzz cut for the summer.”
Bob	“She cut her hair into a bob that goes to her chin.”

Talking about “Hair”

Saçını Uzatmak (Growing Hair Out): “[Person] is growing [pronoun] hair out.”

Example: “She is growing her hair out after years of keeping it short.”

Saçını Kısaltmak (Cutting Hair Short): “[Person] decided to cut [pronoun] hair short.”

Example: “He decided to cut his hair short for the summer.”

Saçını Kestirmek (Getting a Haircut): “[Person] got a haircut.”

Example: “She got a haircut to remove the split ends.”

Saçını Düzleştirmek (Straightening Hair): “[Person] straightened [pronoun] hair.”

Example: “He straightened his hair for the formal event.”

Saçını Boyamak (Dyeing Hair): “[Person] dyed [pronoun] hair [color].”

Example: “She dyed her hair blonde to match her summer look.”

Saçını Kıvırcık Yapmak (Curling Hair): “[Person] curled [pronoun] hair.”

Example: “She curled her hair for the party to add some volume.”

Saç Stilini Değiştirmek (Changing Hair Style): “[Person] changed [pronoun] hairstyle to [style].”

Example: “He changed his hairstyle to a pompadour for a retro vibe.”

Saçını Örgü Yapmak (Braiding Hair):

She decided to braid her hair for the concert.”

3. Adjectives for Eyes

Eye Color
Blue	“Her eyes are a very bright blue.”
Brown	“He has warm brown eyes that match his skin.”
Green	“My friend has green eyes like emeralds.”
Hazel	“His eyes are hazel, they look kind of golden.”
Gray	“She has gray eyes, like the color of clouds.”
Dark	“His eyes are very dark, almost black.”
A/Two Black Eyes	“After the fight, he had two black eyes.” ((Note: ‘Black eyes’ here refers to bruising, not natural eye color)
Amber	“Her eyes are amber, like the color of honey.”
Violet	“In some lights, her eyes look violet, which is rare.”
Eye Shape and Features:
Almond-shaped	“She has beautiful almond-shaped eyes.”
Round	“His eyes are very round, like a cartoon character.”
Narrow	“He has narrow eyes that give him a serious look.”
Wide-set	“Her eyes are wide-set, making her face look open.”
Sparkling	“Her eyes were sparkling with excitement.”
Glittering	“His eyes were glittering with joy at the news.”
Bloodshot	“After staying up all night, his eyes were bloodshot.”

4. Adjectives for Face and Skin

Face Shape:
Oval	“She has an oval face, which makes her look elegant.”
Round	“His face is round, like a full moon.”
Square	“He has a strong, square face with sharp jawlines.”
Heart-shaped	“Her face is heart-shaped, with a wide forehead and pointed chin.”
Angular	“Her face is very angular, giving her a sharp look.”
Skin Tone:
Fair	“She has fair skin that burns easily in the sun.”
Pale	“His skin is very pale like he never goes outside.”
Olive	“She has an olive skin tone, it’s kind of golden.”
Tan	“He got a tan skin from working outside all summer.”
Dark	“His skin is dark, which looks great with white clothes.”
Freckled	“Her face is freckled, especially after some sun.”
Rosy (pinkish cheeks)	“She always has rosy cheeks, even in winter.”

5. Adjectives for Nose, Mouth, and Lips

Nose
Straight	“He has a straight nose that goes down evenly.”
Pointed	“Her nose is very pointed at the tip.”
Flat	“His nose is flat, with no big bridge.”
Hooked	“He has a hooked nose; it curves down at the end.”
Button nose	“She has a cute button nose, small and round.”
Mouth and Lips:
Full lips	“She has full lips that are very noticeable.”
Thin lips	“His lips are thin, almost like a straight line.”
Curved (smiling)	“Her mouth is always curved like she’s smiling.”
Pouty	“He has a pouty look with his lips pushed out.”

6. Adjectives for Age

Young	“She’s very young, just started school.”
Middle-aged	“He’s middle-aged, around 45 or so.”
Elderly	“The elderly man walked slowly with a cane.”
Teenage	“She’s a teenage girl, always on her phone.”
In their 20s/30s/40s	“She’s in her 40s, with a lot of life experience.”

7. Phrases for Describing Clothes and Accessories

Casual	“He wore casual clothes, just jeans and a T-shirt.”
Formal	“She looked very formal in her black dress and high heels.”
Trendy	“They always wear the most trendy outfits from fashion magazines.”
Old-fashioned	“His style is a bit old-fashioned, like from another time.”
Brightly colored	“She loves brightly colored clothes, they make her happy.”
Patterned	“His shirt was patterned with lots of small flowers.”
Accessorized	“She accessorized her outfit with big earrings and a scarf.”

8. Adjectives for Overall Appearance

Attractive	“She’s very attractive; she has a nice smile.”
Handsome	“He’s a handsome guy with strong features.”
Beautiful	“The actress is beautiful, like a princess in a movie.”
Gorgeous	“Her dress made her look absolutely gorgeous.”
Cute	“He has a cute appearance, with his big eyes and dimples.”
Striking	“She has a striking look, you can’t help but notice her.”
Ordinary	“He has an ordinary appearance, nothing too special.”
Unkempt	“After camping, his hair was unkempt and his clothes dirty.”
Elegant	“She looked so elegant at the dinner party.”
Stylish	“He always dresses in a stylish way for work.”