Character Descriptions

11 words in this vocabulary list

adjective having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

  • The host greeted us with an amiable smile as we entered the party.
  • She's always so amiable, making everyone feel welcome.
  • I love hanging out with him, he's just so amiable.
  • Her amiable personality was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

adjective shy or timid in a way that is charming or endearing

  • The bashful student blushed when called upon to answer the question.
  • She's always been a bit bashful around strangers.
  • Don't be so bashful, just go talk to her!
  • The flowers in the garden seemed bashful, hiding behind the tall grass.

noun noun - a person who is easily angered

adjective adjective - relating to or affected by choler or anger; hot-tempered

  • His choleric outbursts often disrupted the meetings and created tension among team members.
  • Don't take it personally, he's just a bit choleric when things don't go his way.
  • He's always so choleric, it's like he's constantly in a bad mood.
  • The stormy weather matched his choleric temperament perfectly.

noun a demure person

adjective reserved, modest, and shy in a way that seems proper

  • She carried herself in a demure manner at the charity gala, attracting the attention of many guests.
  • Despite her demure appearance, she had a wicked sense of humor that always caught people off guard.
  • She may seem demure, but don't underestimate her - she's got a wild side.
  • The painting's demure colors belied the intense emotions it evoked in viewers.

noun an old man, especially one who is eccentric or curmudgeonly

  • The elderly geezer down the street is always seen walking his dog in the mornings.
  • That old geezer at the pub told the best stories about his youth.
  • I can't believe that geezer still parties like he's in his twenties.
  • He may seem like a geezer on the outside, but he's got a young spirit.

adverb in a way that is distinctive or unique

  • The results of the experiment were peculiarly consistent with the hypothesis.
  • She has a peculiarly unique taste in music.
  • That movie was peculiarly lit, I couldn't stop laughing.
  • His mind worked in a peculiarly mysterious way, always coming up with unexpected ideas.

noun the quality of being lively, bold, or saucy

adjective pert, showing a bold or saucy attitude

  • Her pertness and professionalism impressed the interview panel.
  • I admire her pertness when dealing with difficult customers.
  • She's got some serious pertness, always ready with a witty comeback.
  • His pertness in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.

noun a representation or likeness of a person, especially in the form of a painting, drawing, or photograph

  • The art exhibit featured a variety of portraiture from different time periods.
  • I love looking at all the different portraits in this museum, especially the portraiture section.
  • Check out the cool portraiture on display at the art gallery.
  • Her writing was like a form of literary portraiture, capturing the essence of her characters with vivid detail.

noun a facial expression of displeasure or anger

verb to make a facial expression of displeasure or anger

  • She greeted him with a scowl, clearly displeased with his tardiness.
  • He gave her a scowl when she teased him about his haircut.
  • The teacher shot him a scowl when he whispered to his friend during class.
  • The dark clouds scowled over the city, threatening a storm.

noun a person who is irritating because they behave as if they know everything

  • The student was reprimanded for being a smart aleck during the lecture.
  • Don't be such a smart aleck and just answer the question seriously.
  • Stop being a smart aleck and just chill out.
  • His constant jokes and sarcasm made him come off as a smart aleck in social situations.

adjective having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as grace, beauty, or gentleness

  • She carried herself with a grace and poise that was undeniably womanly.
  • Her womanly intuition told her that something was not right.
  • She was rocking that womanly confidence.
  • The mountains stood tall and womanly against the horizon.