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DESCRIBING PEOPLE
Age
Young
Middle-aged
Elderly
Old
In his/her 30s
In his/her late
teens
In his/her mid20s
In his/her 40s
Around 25
Build
Height
Thin
Skinny
Slim
Slender
57 (5 foot
7)
1m 70cm
About
165c
m tall
Medium
height
Average
height
Tall
Short
Shortish
Medium-build
Of average build
Well-build
Complexi
on
Dark
Darkskinned
Black
Oliveskinned
Oriental
Fair
White
Lightskinned
Pale
Delicate
skin
Rough skin
Light skin
Dark skin
Heavily build
Fat
Obese
Overweight
Stout
Plump
Broadshouldered
Muscular
Petite
Big-boned
Bony
Leggy
Lanky
Face
Thin
Round
Square
Tanned
shaven
Wrinkled
Long
Oval
Fleshy
CleanPlain
High cheekbones
High forehead
Lips
Thin
Full
Rosy
Mouth
Firm
Weak
Big
Small
Vivid
Sensual
Long nose
Straight
Lovely figure
Small/flatbreasted
Large-breasted
Hair
Hairstyle
Distinguishin
Eyes
Other parts
colour
Black
Brown
Red
A redhead
Redheaded
Reddish
Blonde
Fair
Gray
White
Dyed
Dark
Light
Golden
His hair is
beginning
to go grey.
Long
Short
Shoulder-length
Straight
Wavy/Curly
Thick/Dense
Luxuriant
Crisp
Parted on the left
Fringe
Personality
Nice
Attractive
Quiet
Calm
Reserved
Moody
Loud
Aggressive
(Un)sociable
Talkative
Sophisticated
Smart
Intelligent
Funny/ s/he is a lot of fun
Cheerful
Amusing
Lively
Polite
Rude
Confident
Reliable
Friendly
Open
Enigmatic
Kind
Selfish
9.
g features
Beard
Mustache
Sideburns
Unshaven
Clean-shaven
A scar
A beauty-mark
A mole
With freckles
With wrinkles
With glasses
(wears/uses/ha
s)
Dress
Well-dressed
Casual
Conservative
Elegant
Fashionable
Smart clothes
Shy
10. How
old is he/she?
11. Where
is he/she from?
Blue
Gray
Brown
Hazel
Brilliant
Beautiful
Big
of the body
Ears
Ears stick out
Shoulders
Broad
shoulders
Narrow
shoulders
Sloping
shoulders
Abilities
S/he can sing.
S/he cant play the
guitar very well.
S/he can run.
S/hes really good at
doing something.
S/hes fond of
something.
12. What
13. How
14. What
is he/she like?
15. What
16. How