Adjectives For Physical Appearance

5 words in this vocabulary list

adjective blurry or unclear, usually due to tiredness or lack of focus

  • After a long night of studying, she woke up with bleary eyes.
  • I couldn't see clearly because my vision was all bleary.
  • I was so tired that everything looked bleary to me.
  • His bleary mind struggled to comprehend the complex instructions.

adjective having a pleasing appearance; attractive

  • The comely young lady was the talk of the town with her elegant demeanor.
  • She's a comely one, isn't she? Always catching everyone's eye.
  • Check out that comely chick over there, she's stunning!
  • The comely sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues, creating a breathtaking scene.

adjective describing someone who is thin and has prominent bones

  • The rawboned horse trotted gracefully around the arena.
  • She's got a rawboned frame that makes her look taller than she actually is.
  • He's a bit too rawboned for my taste, I prefer guys with a bit more muscle.
  • Her rawboned determination carried her through the toughest of times.

adjective describing someone with cheeks that are pink or red in color

  • The young girl had rosy-cheeked complexion, indicating good health.
  • After playing outside in the snow, the children came back inside rosy-cheeked and full of energy.
  • She was so embarrassed that her cheeks turned rosy-cheeked.
  • The sunset painted the sky with rosy-cheeked hues, creating a beautiful evening scene.

adjective having a healthy red color, typically from being sunburned or flushed with embarrassment

adverb used to emphasize a statement or response

  • The doctor noted the patient's ruddy complexion as a possible sign of underlying health issues.
  • I can't believe how ruddy sunburned you got at the beach!
  • That ruddy traffic jam made me late for work again.
  • Her ruddy temper flared up when she heard the news.