Body Shape: English Vocabulary List

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

"The woman is stout."

"The stout woman was strong and sturdy and she could carry heavy boxes up the stairs without getting tired or out of breath."

(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance

"She is plump."

"The plump baker had rosy cheeks and a warm smile that made everyone feel welcome in her shop."

having a body that is chubby with soft-looking flesh

"His face is fleshy."

"The baby had wonderfully fleshy cheeks that made everyone want to pinch them gently and smile."

having little body fat

"He is lean."

"The lean meat had very little fat and it was healthier than a fatty cut but it needed careful cooking to stay moist."

(of a woman) small in an attractive way

"She is petite."

"The petite woman had to ask a tall stranger to reach the box on the top shelf because she could not get it herself."

(of a person or their body) having a noticeable bone structure and sharp features

"His face is angular."

"The angular features of the actor's face made him look severe and serious but his friends knew he had a great sense of humor."

extremely thin to the point where the outlines of one's bones are visible beneath one's skin

"The chicken is bony."

"The bony fingers of the old woman gripped the cane tightly as she walked slowly across the icy sidewalk."

resembling a skeleton in appearance due to being very thin or emaciated

"The figure is skeletal."

"The skeletal remains of the ancient dinosaur were assembled in the museum and children marveled at the huge bones of the prehistoric creature."

physically thin, fit, and attractive

"He is trim."

"The trim runner maintained a strict diet and exercise routine to keep his physique in peak condition."

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

"Her feet are dainty."

"The dainty teacups were made of fine china and the hostess handled them carefully because they were antiques from her grandmother."

having clearly defined muscles with very low body fat

"He is ripped."

"The fitness model was completely ripped with visible abs and muscles that looked like they had been carved from stone by a skilled sculptor."

slender and lacking a strong physical build

"She has a slight build."

"The slight build of the jockey allowed his horse to run faster because he weighed much less than the other riders in the race."

having a strong and well-built physique

"The plant is hardy."

"The hardy plant survived the freezing winter without any protection while the more delicate flowers in the garden all died from the cold."