Appearance · A2 English Vocabulary List

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

"My hair is curly."

"Her curly hair bounced as she walked and she often complained that it was difficult to brush because the tangles were so tight."

having little or no hair on the head

"He is bald."

"The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun because he had no hair to shield his scalp."

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

"He wore a thick mustache."

"The mustache suited his face very well."

to use a tool to arrange or tidy up your hair

"Brush your hair now."

"She decided to brush her long, tangled hair before going out to the party."

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

"Her smile was warm."

"He gave me a friendly smile after class."

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

"Describe the suspect to the police."

"Can you describe the suspect to the police officer including details about his height and clothing?"

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

"The two shirts are similar."

"The two dresses were similar in color and style but one was much more expensive because it was made by a famous designer."

the way that someone or something looks

"Her appearance was elegant."

"Her elegant appearance at the gala immediately drew the attention of all the photographers present."

visually pleasing in a charming way

"The flower is pretty."

"The little cottage had a pretty garden filled with colorful flowers and a charming picket fence."

(of hair) having a smooth texture with no natural curls or waves

"Her hair is straight."

"She preferred to wear her long, straight hair down, as it framed her face beautifully and looked very elegant."

relating to men or the male gender

"The baby is male."

"The male lion is easily recognizable by its impressive and majestic mane of fur."

relating to women or the female gender

"The dog is female."

"The female lion does most of the hunting for the pride while the male protects their territory from other predators and rival males."

(of hair) pale yellow or gold in color

"She has blond hair."

"The blond haired boy stood out in the crowd because everyone else in his family had dark brown hair and brown eyes."

having a very low amount of body fat

"The model is skinny."

"The skinny stray dog looked hungry and the kind woman gave it some food and water and took it to the vet."

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

"He tries to keep fit."

"He tries to stay fit by going to the gym three times a week and eating a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables."

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

"He has a long beard."

"The beard made him look older and wiser."

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

"You look nice."

"He tried to look calm, but his nervous fidgeting betrayed his true anxiety."

to seem as if someone or something is being or doing a particular thing

"He appears tired today."

"The sun appeared from behind the clouds after the rain stopped and the sky cleared up."

to make something visible or noticeable

"Show me the way."

"The artist chose to show his latest collection of vibrant paintings at the prestigious gallery."

to keep something in a secret place, preventing it from being seen

"Hide the gift behind your back."

"The little boy tried to hide behind the curtain so his mother could not find him."

being the one that is different, extra, or not included

"Do you have other sizes?"

"The other car parked too close to hers and she could not open her driver side door without hitting the door of the adjacent vehicle."