Physical Appearance (English Vocabulary)

ESL Vocabulary for Physical Appearance

The following page has learning games and example sentences using the following 16 words from the "physical appearance" category: Exploring physical appearance vocabulary is important for describing people and characters in stories.

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Example Sentences

weak

Easy Examples

• The little kitten is weak and can't lift heavy things.
• She felt weak after a long day of hiking.
• Eating healthy food can make you strong, not weak.

Harder Examples

• She felt weak after the long hike and needed to rest.
• He was too weak to lift the heavy box on his own.
• They had to be careful not to strain their weak muscles.

young

Easy Examples

• The baby bird is very young and can't fly yet.
• She's a young student and enjoys playing with friends.
• You are still very young; you have lots of time to learn.

Harder Examples

• She watched the young puppies play in the park.
• He enjoyed spending time with the young children at the daycare.
• They were excited about the arrival of their young grandchild.

bald

Easy Examples

• The man has a bald head with no hair on it.
• Some people go bald as they get older.
• He doesn't mind being bald; he wears a hat in the sun.

Harder Examples

• He decided to shave his head completely bald for a new look.
• She noticed that her grandfather had become bald over the years.
• They joked about going bald and needing sunscreen on their heads.

beautiful

Easy Examples

• The sunset over the ocean is so beautiful.
• She thinks her garden is the most beautiful place.
• Everyone is beautiful in their own unique way.

Harder Examples

• She admired the beautiful sunset over the ocean.
• He thought she was the most beautiful person he had ever met.
• They found beauty in the simplicity of nature's landscapes.

blonde

Easy Examples

• The girl has blonde hair that shines in the sun.
• He has blonde hair like his mom.
• Blonde hair can turn darker as you grow older.

Harder Examples

• She dyed her hair blonde for a change in appearance.
• He was born with naturally blonde hair and blue eyes.
• They teased their friend for being the only blonde in the group.

brunette

Easy Examples

• The boy is a brunette with dark hair.
• She's the only brunette in her family.
• Brunette hair can look black in certain light.

Harder Examples

• She preferred the classic elegance of being a brunette.
• He noticed the brunette woman reading a book at the cafe.
• They often couldn't tell the difference between the two brunette sisters.

fat

Easy Examples

• The bear is fat after eating lots of honey.
• Eating too much junk food can make you fat.
• It's important to be healthy, not too fat or too thin.

Harder Examples

• She decided to adopt a healthier lifestyle to lose weight and avoid becoming fat.
• He struggled with his self-esteem because he felt fat compared to others.
• They supported each other on their weight loss journey to get rid of fat.

fit

Easy Examples

• The athlete is very fit and can run fast.
• Exercising regularly helps you stay fit and strong.
• She's working hard to become fit and healthy.

Harder Examples

• She maintained a fit body by going to the gym regularly.
• He enjoyed outdoor activities that kept him fit and active.
• They felt strong and fit after completing a challenging fitness program.

ginger

Easy Examples

• The ginger cat has orange fur and freckles.
• Some people have ginger hair and love their uniqueness.
• Gingerbread cookies have a delicious spicy flavor.

Harder Examples

• She always stood out in a crowd with her ginger hair.
• He inherited his father's ginger hair and freckles.
• They had a soft spot for ginger cats with their fiery fur.

healthy

Easy Examples

• Eating fruits and vegetables helps you stay healthy.
• Being active and drinking water are part of a healthy lifestyle.
• She feels healthy and full of energy.

Harder Examples

• She focused on eating a balanced diet to stay healthy.
• He believed that regular exercise was essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• They considered themselves fortunate to have good health.

old

Easy Examples

• The wise old owl perched on the tree branch.
• Grandpa is getting old but still tells great stories.
• Age is just a number; you can be young at heart.

Harder Examples

• She admired the wisdom and experience that came with being old.
• He respected the stories and knowledge shared by the old man.
• They planned to celebrate their grandmother's 90th birthday.

scruffy

Easy Examples

• The scruffy dog needs a bath and a brush.
• His clothes looked scruffy after playing in the mud.
• Sometimes, a scruffy appearance can be charming.

Harder Examples

• She laughed at the scruffy appearance of her dog after rolling in the mud.
• He needed to freshen up after looking scruffy from a long day of work.
• They decided to explore the thrift store for scruffy, vintage clothing.

short

Easy Examples

• The mushroom is short and doesn't reach the top of the tree.
• He's short compared to his tall friends.
• Short people can be just as capable and strong.

Harder Examples

• She was often mistaken for being younger due to her short stature.
• He struggled to reach items on the top shelf because he was short.
• They attended a concert and had a great view despite being short.

skinny

Easy Examples

• The skinny snake can squeeze through tight spaces.
• She's naturally skinny and doesn't gain much weight.
• It's important to be healthy, not too skinny or too fat.

Harder Examples

• She could eat whatever she wanted without gaining weight because she was naturally skinny.
• He wished he could gain some weight and not look so skinny.
• They enjoyed the feeling of being lightweight and skinny while hiking.

strong

Easy Examples

• The ant is tiny but surprisingly strong.
• He works out at the gym to become strong and fit.
• Strength comes from determination and hard work.

Harder Examples

• She displayed her strong arm muscles after working out at the gym.
• He admired the strong and determined individuals in the weightlifting competition.
• They knew they had to stay strong in the face of adversity.

ugly

Easy Examples

• The old, worn-out teddy bear may look ugly to some.
• Beauty is subjective; what's ugly to one person is beautiful to another.
• It's better to focus on inner beauty than outward appearance.

Harder Examples

• She believed that true beauty was found within and that no one was truly ugly.
• He felt hurt when someone called him ugly because of his acne.
• They recognized that calling someone ugly was hurtful and unkind.