Unit 9: Describing people: appearance and mannerisms Flashcards
scrawny
He was too scrawny to be a football player.
unattractively thin and
bony-looking
gangling/gangly
A gangly youth approached him.
tall, with long, thin arms and legs and rather awkward movements; often used of men and boys.
bulked up
increased in body size, especially by gaining more muscle
lean
He was tall, lean and handsome.
thin and healthy
wiry
thin but strong
= dishevelled
unkempt
The children were unwashed and unkempt.
untidy, scruffy
never a hair out of place
always well-dressed, neat and smart-looking
= spotless
immaculate
The suit he was wearing was immaculate.
in perfect condition, smart
used to describe skin complexion
swarthy
a swarthy fisherman
dark-coloured, used about skin
used to describe skin complexion
sallow
He was a small man with a thin sallow face.
yellowish
= drawn
haggard
He looked pale and haggard.
looking very tired because of illness, worry or lack of sleep
pout
models pouting their lips for the camera
position your lips in an attractive way
grimace
He grimaced at the bitter taste.
make an expression of pain or strong dislike
= glower
scowl
The boy scowled at her and reluctantly followed her back into school.
give a bad-tempered, angry look
leer
He was always leering at female members of staff.
look in an unpleasant way, sexually interested way
