Appearance and personality – English vocabulary
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26 English words with meanings: active, appearance, attract attention, attractive, average [typical]… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…
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Word list
- active /'æktɪv/ (adjective) — moving or doing things, not resting
Example:He is very active and plays sports every day.
Synonyms: energetic, busy - appearance /ə'pɪərəns/ (noun) — the way a person or thing looks
Example:His appearance changed after the haircut.
Synonyms: looks, outward look - attract attention /ə'trækt ə'tɛnʃən/ (phrase) — make people notice you
Example:Her bright jacket helped her attract attention.
Synonyms: draw attention, stand out, catch the eye - attractive /ə'træktɪv/ (adjective) — pleasant to look at
Example:The painting is attractive.
Synonyms: appealing, good-looking - average [typical] /'ævərɪdʒ/ (adjective) — normal and not unusual
Example:It was an average day at work.
Synonyms: typical, ordinary - bald /bɔ:ld/ (adjective) — having no hair on the head
Example:He is bald and wears a hat.
Synonyms: hairless, bald-headed - beauty /'bju:ti/ (noun) — the quality of being very pleasant to look at
Example:The garden has great beauty.
Synonyms: loveliness, attractiveness - behave /bɪ'heɪv/ (verb) — to act in a way that is acceptable or expected
Example:Please behave in class.
Synonyms: act, conduct oneself - behaviour /bɪ'heɪvjər/ (noun) — the way a person acts and treats other people
Example:His behaviour was very polite.
Synonyms: conduct, actions - blond(e) /blɑ:nd/ (adjective) — having light yellow hair
Example:He has blond hair.
Synonyms: light-haired, fair-haired - careful /'keəfəl/ (adjective) — giving close attention to avoid mistakes or danger
Example:Be careful on the wet floor.
Synonyms: cautious, careful-minded, watchful - careless /'keələs/ (adjective) — not giving enough attention, so mistakes happen easily
Example:It was careless to leave the door open.
Synonyms: reckless, thoughtless, negligent - character [good qualities] /'kærəktər/ (noun) — the good qualities that make a person special
Example:Her character makes her easy to trust.
Synonyms: personality, nature, moral fiber - character [personality] /'kærəktər/ (noun) — the qualities that make a person different from others
Example:His character is honest and kind.
Synonyms: personality, nature - charming /'tʃɑ:rmɪŋ/ (adjective) — pleasant and attractive in a sweet way
Example:He is a charming little boy.
Synonyms: delightful, appealing, lovely - comfortable /'kʌmftərbəl/ (adjective) — feeling relaxed and physically at ease
Example:These shoes are very comfortable.
Synonyms: cozy, easy, relaxed - confident /'kɑ:nfɪdənt/ (adjective) — sure of your own abilities
Example:He felt confident before the interview.
Synonyms: self-assured, certain - curly /'kɜ:rli/ (adjective) — having hair that forms many small bends or rings
Example:She has curly hair.
Synonyms: wavy, ringleted - dark (hair) /dɑ:rk/ (adjective) — having hair that is black or brown, not light
Example:He has dark hair.
Synonyms: deep-colored, black-haired - do your hair/make-up /du: jʊr hɛr meɪk,ʌp/ (phrase) — to arrange your hair or put on cosmetics
Example:She does her hair every morning.
Synonyms: style, groom, fix up - energetic /,enər'dʒetɪk/ (adjective) — full of energy and ready to move or act
Example:The children were energetic at the park.
Synonyms: lively, active, vibrant - fair [hair] /fɛr/ (adjective) — having light-colored hair, often yellow or pale
Example:She has fair hair.
Synonyms: blond, light-haired - famous /'feɪməs/ (adjective) — known by many people
Example:She is a famous singer.
Synonyms: well-known, renowned, noted - fold your arms /foʊld jʊr ɑrmz/ (phrase) — to cross one arm over the other in front of your body
Example:He folded his arms and waited.
Synonyms: cross your arms, fold your arms - friendly /'frɛndli/ (adjective) — kind and easy to talk to
Example:Our new neighbor is very friendly.
Synonyms: kind, warm - generous /'dʒɛnərəs/ (adjective) — willing to give or share more than expected
Example:She is generous with her time.
Synonyms: giving, charitable
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