Age and Appearance: English Vocabulary List

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

"Her resemblance is striking."

"The striking resemblance between the two strangers made them wonder if they were long lost relatives separated at birth."

(especially of a woman) having a pleasant and attractive appearance

"The woman is comely."

"The comely shepherdess caught the eye of the young prince and he immediately fell in love with her gentle smile and kind heart."

(of a person) not very attractive

"He was quite homely."

"The homely man was often overlooked, but his genuine kindness touched everyone he met."

having an age between 80 and 89 years old

"My neighbor is octogenarian."

"The octogenarian still went for a two mile walk every morning and her neighbors admired her energy and positive attitude."

concerning the physical, mental, or social aspects of aging

"The patient is geriatric."

"The hospital opened a new wing dedicated to geriatric care, focusing on the unique needs of elderly patients."

related to the age group typically ranging from about 9 to 12 years old

"She is preteen."

"The preteen girl was embarrassed when her mother tried to hold her hand in front of her friends at the mall."

worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged

"The scholar is venerable."

"The venerable professor had taught at the university for more than forty years and generations of students remembered him fondly."