Physical Appearance Adjectives

adjective a descriptive word used to modify or describe a noun, in this case, 'bald' describes someone who has no hair on their head

• The bald man was easily recognizable in the crowd.
• I saw a bald guy at the store yesterday.
• That dude is totally rocking the bald look.
• The truth of the matter left him feeling emotionally bald.

noun A person with dark brown hair.

adjective Having dark brown hair.

• The brunet gentleman stood out in the crowd with his striking features.
• I always had a crush on that brunet guy from our class.
• Check out the hot brunet at the party, he's a total babe.
• The brunet sky seemed to mirror his brooding mood.

adjective Burly is an adjective that describes someone who is large, strong, and muscular in a rough or impressive way.

• The burly man lifted the heavy box with ease.
• That burly guy at the gym can lift twice his body weight.
• Check out the burly dude over there, he's huge!
• The burly oak tree stood tall and strong in the forest.

verb to cover or be covered in freckles

adjective describing a person or thing having freckles, small brown spots on the skin

• The young girl had a face full of freckled skin, giving her a unique appearance.
• I love how your freckled cheeks come out in the sun, they're so cute!
• Her freckled arms were on full display after a day at the beach.
• The freckled sky was dotted with stars, creating a beautiful night scene.

adjective awkward or clumsy in movement or appearance

• The gawky teenager struggled to find his balance as he walked in his new dress shoes.
• She felt a bit gawky trying to dance in front of everyone at the party.
• He looked so gawky trying to skateboard for the first time.
• Her ideas felt gawky and unrefined compared to the polished presentations of her colleagues.

noun physical appearance or attractiveness

verb to direct one's gaze in a particular direction

• The painting looks exquisite with its intricate details and vibrant colors.
• She looks stunning in that dress, it really suits her.
• That new car looks sick, I wish I could afford one.
• From the outside, everything looks perfect, but you never know what's going on behind closed doors.

adjective describing someone or something as timid, shy, or quiet, like a mouse

• The librarian had a mousy appearance with her glasses and tightly pulled back hair.
• She always wore mousy colors like beige and gray.
• He's a bit mousy, always avoiding confrontation.
• Her mousy personality didn't stand out in a crowd.

adjective thin and weak in appearance, usually due to lack of proper nutrition or exercise

• The scrawny man struggled to lift the heavy boxes.
• That scrawny guy needs to hit the gym more often.
• I can't believe she's dating that scrawny dude.
• The scrawny tree branches reached out towards the sky.

verb to bend forward and downward

• The elderly man stooped to pick up his fallen cane.
• She stooped down to tie her shoelaces.
• I stooped to grab the last piece of pizza before anyone else could.
• His actions stooped to a new low when he resorted to cheating on the exam.

adjective having a dark complexion or skin tone

• The swarthy man stood out in the crowd with his dark complexion.
• I met a swarthy guy at the party last night.
• That swarthy dude has a cool vibe.
• Her swarthy personality was a stark contrast to her bubbly exterior.

adjective describing a lack of physical beauty or appeal

• The design of the building was deemed unattractive by the architectural critics.
• I personally find that color combination very unattractive.
• That outfit is totally unattractive, you should change it.
• His negative attitude made him very unattractive to potential friends.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'bad-looking' describes the noun

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, in this case 'not' modifies the adjective 'bad-looking'

• The new employee is not bad-looking and seems quite professional.
• I saw that guy at the party last night, he's not bad-looking at all.
• That girl over there is not bad-looking, huh?
• The painting may not be bad-looking, but it lacks depth and emotion.

adjective describing someone with dark, deep-set eyes

• She was known for her sloe-eyed beauty and grace.
• He couldn't help but be drawn to her sloe-eyed charm.
• That actor with the sloe-eyed look is so dreamy.
• The painting captured the sloe-eyed innocence of childhood.