Adjectives of Physical Human Traits · Adjectives: Physical Attributes

capable of dying

"He suffered a mortal wound."

"He suffered a mortal wound and died before the ambulance could arrive at the scene of the accident."

(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body

"My sister is pregnant."

"My sister is pregnant and the baby is due to arrive in the spring next year."

having abilities or qualities that go beyond what is considered normal or humanly possible

"He has superhuman strength."

"He has superhuman strength and can lift cars and bend steel bars with his bare hands."

lacking a head

"The statue is headless."

"The statue is headless and the missing head was never found even after a long search."

eating or craving food in large amounts and with great enthusiasm

"She has a voracious appetite."

"The voracious reader devoured the entire trilogy in a single weekend, completely engrossed in the captivating storyline."

covered in a salty, colorless liquid that the body produces in reaction to extreme heat, fear, fever, or physical exertion

"My hands are sweaty."

"My hands are sweaty and I keep dropping things because I am so nervous about the presentation."

active and full of energy

"My dog is energetic."

"The energetic children ran around the playground for hours without getting tired while their parents sat on the benches watching them play."

(of a person) having enough water or moisture in the body to stay properly nourished and healthy

"Drink water to stay hydrated."

"Drink water to stay hydrated especially when exercising in hot weather to avoid heat stroke and dehydration."

primarily using one's left hand for tasks

"He is left-handed."

"He is left handed and writes with his left hand which is less common than being right handed."

primarily using one's right hand for tasks

"Most people are right-handed."

"Most people are right handed but about ten percent of the population prefers to use their left hand."

using or possessing only one hand for tasks, activities, or actions

"He caught the ball one-handed."

"He caught the ball one handed and made an amazing play that everyone in the stadium cheered for."

marked with healed wounds or injuries

"His face is scarred."

"His face is scarred from the fire and he is self conscious about his appearance in public."

having a body that is flexible and can move and bend easily

"She is very limber."

"She is very limber and can do splits and other flexible poses that most people cannot do."

swollen or enlarged, often due to excess fluid or overeating

"My stomach feels bloated."

"My stomach feels bloated after eating all that salty food and drinking too much soda at the party."

having well-defined muscles and firmness, often as a result of exercise or physical activity

"Her arms are toned."

"Her toned arms showed that she had been working out regularly at the gym with a personal trainer for several months already."

possessing a body that is healthy and strong

"She is able."

"She is an able athlete, consistently demonstrating her strength and agility on the field."

having physical strength and resilience

"This is a tough job."

"The experienced mountaineer found the ascent of the north face to be incredibly tough."

(of a person) physically strong and healthy

"He is a sturdy man."

"Despite his advanced age, the farmer remained sturdy, working the fields from dawn till dusk."

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

"He is muscular."

"The muscular construction worker effortlessly carried the heavy bags of cement up the ladder to the roof."

energetic and physically capable, typically engaging in sports or other vigorous activities

"She is very athletic."

"Her athletic build allowed her to excel in a variety of demanding sports and physical activities."

excessively consuming alcohol and struggling to control or stop this habit

"He is alcoholic."

"The individual's struggles with being alcoholic significantly impacted his personal and professional relationships."