Describing Age and Appearance: English Vocabulary List

having an attractive and pleasing quality

"He is very charming."

"The small village was charming with its old stone houses and narrow winding streets full of colorful flowers everywhere."

mysteriously attractive or exciting

"Her smile is alluring."

"The advertisement used alluring images of beautiful models to convince customers to buy their expensive perfume and cosmetics."

possessing a stylish, sophisticated, and elegant quality

"She has classy taste."

"She wore a classy black dress to the formal dinner and everyone complimented her on her elegant sense of style."

(of a woman) having attractive or pleasing features

"She is a fair woman."

"The prince fell in love with a fair maiden who lived in a small cottage at the edge of the forest."

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

"The monster is hideous."

"The monster in the movie was absolutely hideous with three eyes and slimy green skin that glowed in the dark."

unpleasant or unattractive in appearance

"That is an unsightly scar."

"The old factory left an unsightly scar on the beautiful landscape and the city finally decided to tear it down completely."

unpleasant or unattractive

"The news is grim."

"The news from the war zone was grim and many people feared that the situation would only get worse in the coming weeks."

very ugly in a strange or funny way

"The statue is grotesque."

"The statue was so grotesque that children ran away crying while adults simply stood there staring in disbelief and horror."

of extreme beauty or perfection

"She wore an exquisite dress."

"The jeweler created an exquisite diamond necklace that took six months to complete and sold for a million dollars at auction."

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

"You look stunning."

"The bride looked absolutely stunning in her white gown as she walked down the aisle toward her waiting groom."

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

"The room is elegant."

"The dining room was elegant with crystal chandeliers and white tablecloths that made every meal feel like a special occasion."

pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

"The offer is appealing."

"The idea of spending a week at the beach is very appealing especially after working so hard for the entire winter season."

incredibly cute or charming, often causing feelings of affection, delight, or admiration

"The puppy is adorable."

"The puppy was so adorable that everyone in the pet store wanted to take him home and give him a bath."

visually striking or captivating

"Her hat is eye-catching."

"Her bright red dress was eye-catching and she stood out immediately among the crowd of people wearing dark suits."

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

"She leads a glamorous life."

"The Hollywood actress lived a glamorous life full of red carpet events expensive cars and vacations in tropical paradise destinations."

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

"The view is breathtaking."

"The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely breathtaking and we stood there in silence just taking it all in."

having qualities that make one attractive or worth wanting

"This location is desirable."

"The location of the apartment is highly desirable because it is close to the subway station and many popular restaurants."

characteristic of or suitable for infants or very young children

"This behavior is infantile."

"His constant whining and inability to handle criticism displayed an infantile level of emotional maturity."

somewhat young or appearing to be relatively youthful

"He looks youngish."

"The teacher was youngish and the students felt comfortable talking to her about their problems because she seemed easy to approach."

characterized by features associated with a baby

"Her voice is babyish."

"Her babyish voice annoyed her coworkers because she spoke like a child even though she was already thirty years old."

in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood

"He has adolescent problems."

"The adolescent boy spent most of his time playing video games in his room instead of studying for his important exams."

having reached one's maximum size or maturity

"That is a full-grown elephant."

"The zoo recently acquired a full-grown lion that weighs over five hundred pounds and has a beautiful golden mane."

not old enough to legally engage in certain activities such as drinking or getting a driver's license

"He is underage."

"The bartender refused to serve the underage teenager because it is illegal to sell alcohol to anyone who is not yet twenty one."

exceptionally elegant and innocent

"The child has an angelic face."

"The little girl had an angelic face with big blue eyes and golden curls that made everyone smile when they saw her."