Physical Appearance Vocabulary

Definitions for various adjectives and phrases used to describe a person's physical appearance and age.

bald

Having little or no hair on the scalp.

curly

A type of hair that has curves, spirals, or ringlets.

dark

Used to describe deep-colored hair, eyes, or skin.

elderly

A descriptive term for a person who is old or advanced in age.

grey

A hair color associated with aging, appearing silver or white.

handsome

Having an attractive or pleasing physical appearance, typically used for men.

teenage

Relating to a person in their teens, between the ages of 13 and 19.

fair

Used to describe light-colored hair or skin.

good-looking

A general term for someone who is physically attractive.

attractive

Pleasing, appealing, or beautiful to look at.

middle-aged

Being in the period of life between youth and old age, roughly between 40 and 60 years old.

straight

A type of hair that has no curls, waves, or bends.

pretty

Attractive in a delicate or pleasant way, typically used for women or girls.

in his/her (early / late) twenties/thirties

Phrases used to describe someone's approximate age within a specific decade of their life.