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Would you rather

Would rather be very intelligent or very good-looking?


 Breathtaking (adj) is something that takes the breath away and if often used to describe natural beauty or
something of extreme grace.
 Buxom (adj) is a particularly voluptuous and/or big-breasted form of feminine beauty.
 *Captivating (adj) is a type of beauty that surprises and holds you captive (prisoner). This is often used to describe
people and things that grab you and leave you without control.
 *Charming (adj) is a pleasantly hypnotic aspect of a person that may have more to do with their behavior and/or
presence. This is used much more to describe the ideal man (i.e. prince charming) in a romantic sense than a
woman. Similar to bewitched and enchanting.
 Comely (adj) is a word that originates from “becoming” and has a similar meaning. This is an attractive
combination, or something that fits well together, such as clothes, or a couple that complements each other.
 Dainty (adj) is a delicate or exquisite feminine beauty. This word is a bit old-fashioned and common in old-English
literature.
 *Dazzling (adj) is something or someone who dazzles you, or blinds you with a bright and surprising light that
confuses your vision.
 Delightful (adj) is something that delights, or pleases you. When talking about beauty, it’s something that pleases
the senses.
 *Divine (adj) is a word used to describe a heavenly or sacred type beauty, similar to angelic. 
 Doll (n) is a bit of an outdated/old-fashioned adjective to describe beauty or cuteness, most likely originating from
toy dolls . It has a connotation of smooth, delicate features, with a hint of innocence. You might see these in old
movies.
 Dreamy (adj) is a type of human beauty that invokes a person to daydream (to fantasize about something).
Although this word is outdated/old-fashioned, a teenage girl might describe her crush (the person she likes) as
dreamy.
 *Drop-Dead (adj) Gorgeous is a common collocation for a woman or man who is so attractive that your heart will
stop beating. Drop-dead is only used to describe people.
 * Eye-Catching refers to something that catches/grabs the eyes and attention from people, literally attracting looks
from all around.  As exemplified
 Easy on the eyes (adj) is a type of beauty that makes it easy to look at that person. It is, of course, an
understatement (the presence of something as being smaller). Also Not Hard to Look At.
 *Eye-Candy (n) is an informal slang expression meaning that something tastes good to your eyes, but doesn’t
have a lot of depth. Although it is not a bad word, it is very direct and sexual.
 Enchanting (adj) is a beauty or appeal that has the power to enchant, or “casts a spell” over you (uses magic to
change your state). This can be used with people and things. Similar to charming and bewitched.
 *Fabulous (adj) is a beauty or appeal that inspires wonder. Similar to wonderful and amazing.
 Fair (adj) is a very delicate form of beauty that comes from old-English (i.e. my fair lady or the ).  It also means
just, or light-skinned and/or blonde.
 *Fine (adj) is a 90’s slang word meaning sexy or attractive (man or woman), often used by young people.
 *Fly (adj) is a 90’s ghetto slang word that means anything from cool, to sort of a mix between beautiful and cool. It
can be used to describe a person or a thing. 
 Fetching (adj) is an adjective meaning attractive that comes from old English. ‘To Fetch” literally means “to go get”
or “grab.” It can be used for things and people. 
 *A Goddess (n) is literally a female deity, but when describing an attractive female it means that she is so beautiful
that she has a sacred, divine quality that is almost superhuman.
 Glamorous (adj) means to possess a magical and/or exciting charm, or glamour.
 Glorious (adj) is a type of appeal that evokes splendor, admiration, and glory.
 *Graceful (adj) is an elegant type of beauty, often delicate in appearance or movement.
 *A Head turner (n) is a person so beautiful that they cause people to turn their heads to look at them as they walk
or drive past (often causing car accidents).
 Heart-stopping (adj) is an extreme and surprising type of beauty that is said to “stop the heart.”
 *Hottie (adj) is a synonym, often used by adolescents or young people, to describe someone who is sexy and
attractive. Urban dictionary defines “hottie” as someone who physically attractive but doesn’t know it yet.
 Hypnotic (adj) is somebody who is so attractive that they hypnotize you in a way that you lose control.
 *Irresistible (adj) is a type of attraction or appeal that cannot be resisted. This is often used to describe a beautiful
person, but is also used to describe emotions, feelings, and impulses.
 *A Looker (n) is a synonym for somebody who “looks good,” as in good-looking, typically used to describe a young
woman.
 *Luscious (adj) is literally something that tastes good, rich, and sweet. As is often the case, the sensual
experience of food transfers over to describe somebody who is sensually attractive.
 *Magnetic (adj) is an attractiveness or appeal that acquires the quality of a magnet, that lures, pulls you toward it.
 *Magnificent (adj) is an impressive and extravagant type of beauty that can be used to describe a person or a
thing. 
 *Marvelous (adj) is an adjective that literally means to inspire wonder, awe, and admiration. It can be used to
describe a strong attraction or appeal toward a person, or a thing. 
 *Nice (adj) is a colloquial synonym for beautiful that also means pleasant and enjoyable. When talking about a
female (and possibly a male), saying that person is “nice” implies sexual attraction (Australian English).
 *A Perfect 10 (n) is a person (usually a woman) who gets a perfect score on a scale of 1 to 10. This 1 to 10
scale/scorecard is a way shallower men tend to objectify women and give them a superficial grade for their beauty
so they can systemize and communicate their conquests with their friends. For example, a 10 is perfect, a 9 could
be very beautiful/gorgeous, an 8 is beautiful, a 7 is cute, and a 6 is okay.
 *Ravishing (adj) is an extreme and/or stunning beauty that hypnotizes you.
 Riveting (adj) is something that fully captures your attention in a positive way to the point of losing control.
 Seductive (adj) is a type of beauty that seduces you, attracts you, and tempts you.
 Sensuous (adj) is another word describing purely physical beauty, referring to the appreciation of a person’s
physical qualities.
 *Smoking (smokin’ hot) is a person that is so hot (sexy) that smoke emits from them (figuratively). Urban
dictionary defines it as “beyond the point of (more than) really hot.”
 *Spectacular (adj) is a type of beauty that is dramatic and impressive, that evokes peoples attention as a
spectacle. This is used for both people and things.
 *Striking Beauty (adj) is a common collocation with beauty that describes it as something that strikes, or hits you
hard, causing an impact.
 *Sublime (adj) is a type of beauty that is almost spiritual or sacred, and that inspires admiration. This can be used
to describe people, but it’s more often used to describe things. 
 Taking (adj) is a type of person who captivates (grabs or takes you into possession) with their beauty or charm.
This is not commonly used nowadays.
 A Traffic Stopper (n) refers to a person who is so attractive that they stop traffic. Whatever the reason, this is
usually a reference to women. This can be used to describe fascinating and beautiful things as well.
 Winsome (adj) describes someone is attractive in physical appearance of character. This is not commonly used
nowadays.
 *Wonderful (adj) is a beauty or appeal that inspires wonder, amazement, curiosity.
 Would you rather be a professional athlete or celebrity actor?
 Would you rather live forever or until 100 years old?
 Would you rather live in the mountains or on the beach?
 Would you rather explore the oceans or outer space?
 Would you rather live in a country that is always cold or
hot?

 Would you rather live in the city or a small town?


 Would you rather be a jack-of-all-trades or master one?
 Would you rather ride an elephant or swim with dolphins?
 Would you rather be rich and depressed or broke and
happy?
 In the past or future, when would you rather travel?
 Would you rather eat rice or bread with every meal?
 Would you rather use the internet or books as your main
source of information

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