Appearance · B1 English Vocabulary List

the quality of being sexually appealing

"His attractiveness was obvious."

"Physical attractiveness may capture attention initially but personality and shared values determine long term relationship satisfaction according to psychological research."

the state of being not attractive or not pleasing to the eye

"Ugliness is not everything."

"The ugliness of the old building surprised everyone who saw it."

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

"The dog is underweight."

"The doctor said the child is underweight and needs to eat more nutritious food."

the way in which a person's hair is arranged or cut

"Her hairstyle is neat."

"She changed her hairstyle before the party and felt much more confident."

to use a tool with narrow, evenly spaced teeth to untangle and arrange hair

"She combs her hair every morning."

"You should comb your hair before going to the job interview to look neat and professional."

having hair that is turning or has turned gray, typically as a sign of aging

"The gray-haired man smiled."

"The wise, gray-haired professor shared his extensive knowledge with the eager students in the lecture hall."

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

"My car is shiny."

"The shiny new car reflected the sunlight and the neighbors admired it from their windows."

an expression on the face in which the eyebrows are brought together, creating lines above the eyes, which shows anger, worry, or disapproval

"He had a frown."

"She tried to hide her disappointment but a slight frown crossed her face when she saw that her application had been rejected by the university."

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

"She gave a grin."

"His grin showed that he was very pleased with the result."

(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun

"He has a freckle."

"Freckles appeared on her nose after spending time in the sun."

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

"He is always well-dressed."

"The well dressed man wore a suit and tie to the job interview this morning."

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing

"She has a nice figure."

"The model was praised for her elegant figure and graceful posture on the runway."

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

"Her beauty attracted attention."

"Beauty can be found in simple things as well as in extraordinary places."

not pleasing to the eye

"The paint color is unattractive."

"The drab, faded curtains made the room look dull and unattractive to potential buyers."

(of hair or fur) grown near together in large numbers or amounts

"He has thick hair."

"The wolf's thick fur provided essential insulation against the harsh winter elements."

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

"He needs a haircut."

"She got a haircut yesterday and now her hair looks much healthier."

to remove hair from the body using a razor or similar tool

"He shaves his beard before work."

"My grandfather still prefers to shave with a traditional straight razor rather than an electric one."

having a lot of hair

"His arms are hairy."

"The hairy spider crawled across the wall and scared the children playing in the room."

(of skin or hair) very light in color

"She has fair skin."

"Her fair complexion contrasted beautifully with her dark, expressive eyes and hair."

(of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

"She has ginger hair."

"She has ginger hair and freckles on her face and arms from the sun."

(of a person's hair) orange-brown or red-brown in color

"Her hair is red."

"She decided to dye her naturally brown hair a vibrant shade of red for the summer."

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

"Her expression changed."

"His expression showed that he was confused but trying not to worry."

(of a person's skin) having less color than usual, caused by fear, illness, etc.

"He looked very pale."

"After hearing the bad news, her face turned pale and her lips trembled."

a small red raised mark on the skin, often on the face

"She has a spot."

"He noticed a dark spot on his skin that had changed shape recently prompting him to make an appointment with a dermatologist for a checkup."

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

"People of every race are equal."

"It is important to understand and respect the cultural heritage of every race."

(of a person) physically short and small compared to others

"My little brother is short."

"Despite his little stature, he possessed a surprisingly strong and determined spirit."